INTRODUCTION: Sexual function is a critical issue for human health and impacts the quality of life of patients and their partners. In this ICSM report, basic science and translational perspectives have been examined from the past decade of …
INTRODUCTION: Persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) is associated with poor quality of life. Due to social stigma and its heterogeneous nature, many patients suffer without treatment. AIMS: This case prese…
A dose-response study was made of the broad-spectrum gonadal steroid agonist tibolone (TBL) on lordosis behavior in estradiol benzoate (EB: 5 µg) primed rats. Doses of TBL (0, 1, 4, and 16 μg) were infused to the right lateral ventricle 2 h…
Chronic pain is often associated with sexual dysfunction, suggesting that pain can reduce libido. We find that inflammatory pain reduces sexual motivation, measured via mounting behavior and/or proximity in a paced mating paradigm, in femal…