Highlights The terms transgender and transsexual have separate meanings. Transgender can be used as an umbrella term, while transsexual cannot. The term transsexual can be seen as outdated or offensive, so some people prefer not to use this terminology. You can show respect for others by using the terminology they use to describe themselves. You…
Highlights Gender and sex are not the same thing. Gender identity describes a person’s sense of their gender and how they express it. Gender and sexual orientation are two related but separate aspects of a person’s identity. Being transgender or nonbinary is not a mental health condition. There are steps you can take to be…
Highlights Research has established a connection between COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction (ED). Men with existing cardiovascular conditions are at an increased risk for developing ED after a COVID-19 infection. Chronic stress and anxiety related to COVID may also contribute to ED. The best way to prevent COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Most men with ED…
Highlights Syphilis is a bacterial infection most commonly spread through sexual contact. Syphilis develops in stages, with different signs and symptoms in each stage. Syphilis can become debilitating and even deadly if it’s left untreated. The only way to know if you have syphilis is to be tested, either through your provider or by using…
Highlights Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as diseases (STDs), can affect people of all ages. STI rates have more than doubled in the past decade among adults 65 and older. The most common STI in older adults is chlamydia. Older adults can prevent STIs by learning more about sexual health, having honest conversations…
Highlights Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox is transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person, infected animal, or contaminated materials. Monkeypox symptoms resemble smallpox, but it is less contagious and typically less severe than smallpox. Mild cases of monkeypox typically last two to four weeks. There are currently two vaccines…
Highlights Endometriosis is a common pelvic condition that causes chronic pain, fatigue, and discomfort. Women with endometriosis often experience pain during sex. Anxiety and stress related to endometriosis can negatively impact relationships and even worsen erectile dysfunction (ED). Supporting your partner in treatment and in navigating sex with endometriosis can improve both emotional and physical…
Highlights Older women report having sex well into their senior years. Sexual dysfunction becomes more common as women reach menopause. Though sexual desire may decrease with age, research shows that it doesn’t disappear. Older women can maintain a satisfying sex life but may need additional support to work through sexual dysfunction. Find the support you…
Highlights Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition characterized by prostate enlargement. BPH symptoms include bladder and urinary problems, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction. The UroLift system is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure that provides rapid relief of BPH symptoms. UroLift doesn’t cause new, sustained erectile dysfunction (ED) or ejacualatory problems. It may even improve…
Highlights People with a type D personality tend to experience emotional distress, while suppressing their emotions and avoiding social interaction. Type D personalities are associated with poor health outcomes, such as cardiovascular disease, mental health conditions, and a lower quality of life. Having a type D personality places men at risk for sexual dysfunction, such…
