Why pleasing others can hurt: Sexual activity for external validation affects men with lower desire
By Andronika Kelso and Grace Wang This blog is a summary of our published article: McClung, E., Rosen, N. O., Dubé, J. P., Wang, G. A., & Corsini-Munt, S. (2023b). Motivation when desire is low: Associations between sexual motivation and sexual intimacy, sexual satisfaction, and sexual distress for men with hypoactive sexual desire disorder […]
Regulate and communicate: How couples with low desire can manage their emotions to encourage better sexual communication
By Grace Adele Wang This blog post is a summary of our published article: Wang, G. A., Corsini-Munt, S., Dubé, J. P., McClung, E., & Rosen, N. O. (2022). Regulate and communicate: Associations between emotion regulation and sexual communication for men with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder and their partners. Journal of Sex Research. Advance online publication. […]
Diagnosing Sexual Dysfunction
By Maria Glowacka Are you wondering if your sexual problem is a sexual dysfunction? First, if you’re wondering whether you should go talk to a health professional about a sexual problem you have been experiencing, the answer is YES if it is distressing to you and/or your partner. A health professional will likely ask you […]
A New Baby in the Bedroom: Frequency and Severity of Postpartum Sexual Concerns and Their Associations With Relationship Satisfaction in New Parent Couples
By Hera Schlagintweit *Note: This is a summary of our recently published paper: Schlagintweit, H. E., Bailey, K., & Rosen, N. O. (2016). A New Baby in the Bedroom: Frequency and Severity of Postpartum Sexual Concerns and Their Associations With Relationship Satisfaction in New Parent Couples. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Online First. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.08.006 Access the […]
Male Circumcision: Are We Making the Cut Too Soon?
Written by: Megan Wood Male circumcision and its necessity is a frequent debate in today’s society. However, the topic of circumcision cannot be regarded as new. Circumcision has been a prevalent aspect of history for religious humans; both Judaism and Islam regard circumcision as an important ritual [1]. Research estimates that around 30% of the […]
