Barry R. Komisaruk

Persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) is a rare and distressing condition characterized by unwanted genital arousal without associated sexual desire. While cases of PGAD/GPD in association with interstitia…

Abstract Introduction Vestibulodynia is a prevalent problem in individuals with vulvas, with as many as 30% reporting complaints consistent with entry dyspareunia. Distinctive vestibulodynia pathophysiologies may include psychosocial factor…

The prevailing view in the literature is that hysterectomy improves the quality of life. This is based on claims that hysterectomy alleviates pain (dyspareunia and abnormal bleeding) and improves sexual response. Because hysterectomy requir…

Sexual receptivity to males resulted from stimulation of the vagina with a glass rod in previously unreceptive ovariectomized, estrogen-treated rats. Several minutes of rejection behavior preceded the receptivity. In a second study, manual …