Changes in sexual life during pregnancy and after childbirth Some women may have less desire for sex, experience less satisfying sexual relationships and feel uncomfortable having sex during pregnancy and after childbirth. However, others may be more satisfied with their sexual life and have more desire for sex. Some women may enjoy foreplay, oral sex or masturbation more than actual intercours...

This study was a 12-week double blind placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel trial in which active treatment with different doses of Maca Gelatinizada was compared with placebo. The study aimed to demonstrate if effect of Maca on subjective report of sexual desire was because of effect on mood or serum testosterone levels. Men aged 21-56 years received Maca in one of two doses: 1,500 mg or 3,...

CONTEXT It has been proposed that low sexual desire and sexual dysfunction are associated with low blood testosterone levels in women. However, evidence to support this is lacking. OBJECTIVE To determine whether women with low self-reported sexual desire and sexual satisfaction are more likely to have low serum androgen levels than women without self-reported low sexual desire and sexual sati...

Sexual desire tends to subside gradually over time, with many couples failing to maintain desire in their long-term relationships. Three studies employed complementary methodologies to examine whether partner responsiveness, an intimacy-building behavior, could instill desire for one's partner. In Study 1, participants were led to believe that they would interact online with their partner. In r...

INTRODUCTION Several studies have shown that sexuality is an important aspect of life. Nevertheless, sexual matters are only rarely discussed between patients and doctors. Other studies have suggested that women undergoing fertility treatment compose a group of patients with low satisfaction in their sexual life. AIM To investigate how women at a fertility clinic desire and experience communi...

INTRODUCTION Although increasing age is a primary determinant of reduced sexual function in older women, hormonal changes may be significant contributors to female (and couples') sexual dysfunction. AIM To analyze the most relevant biological, psychosexual, and/or contextual factors that influence changes in women's sexuality during and after menopause. METHODS A Postmenopausal FSD Roundtab...

Background Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is regarded as one of the leading causes of cancer death in developing countries. In cervical cancer patients, both surgery and radiation therapy may bring about sexual dysfunction. Therefore, this study aimed to survey sexual dysfunction in women with cervical cancer and a history study of pelvic radiation therapy in Ghae...

Introduction. A committee of five was convened to update the chapter on women’s sexual dysfunctions from the perspective of diagnostic issues, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment. Aim. To review the literature since 2003 and provide recommendations based on evidence. Methods. Research databases, conference proceedings, and articles in press were read for relevant new data on these topics...