International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the period prevalence and association of a range of biopsychosocial factors with sexual dysfunction in self-identified females attending clinics in Gauteng, South Africa, during 2013-2023. METHODS: In a cros…

BACKGROUND: Feminine hygiene products (FHPs), including washes, deodorants, suppositories, and wipes, are widely marketed in the United States as essential to vaginal cleanliness, pH balance, and odor control. However, these products may co…

BACKGROUND: Sexual pain disorders impair intimacy and quality of life. While clinicians routinely recommend sexual position modifications, evidence is scattered in gynecology, urology, physiotherapy, sex therapy, and biomechanics. OBJECTIV…

BACKGROUND: Parenthood is a significant life transition, providing couples with a new identity. However, as they work to develop this identity, infertile couples may encounter difficulties related to their sexual and mental well-being. Coup…

BACKGROUND: Menstruating individuals have the right to access proper menstrual health education and hygiene practices. However, many of these individuals experience period poverty, which is defined as the lack of access to safe and hygienic…

OBJECTIVES: Pudendal neuralgia (PN) is a sexual pain disorder characterized as pain of the genital and/or perineal regions, and despite the lack of clinical evidence supporting its use, pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a recommended …

OBJECTIVES: The goal of this paper was to review and synthesize the extant literature exploring the impact, if any, of copper (Cu) and levonorgestrel (LNG) intrauterine devices on female sexual function. METHODS: To review the literature, …

BACKGROUND: Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of muscles around the vaginal and one of the most common sexual disorders among women. It is often associated with psychological problems, leading to poor sexual quality of life (SQOL). T…

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature that has examined stigma in relation to the design, impact, and ways web apps can alleviate or aggravate sexual health-related stigma. METHODS: Six databases were searched and 17 studies met the inclusio…

Objective: Infertility can have adverse effects on sexuality of women. This study aims to examine the effect of sexual counseling based on the BETTER Model on the sexual function of Iranian women with infertility. Method: Eighty women with …

OBJECTIVE: Sexual activity is a fundamental human function with short-term and long-term emotional, social, and physical benefits. Yet within healthcare, sexuality has been marginalized and many HCPs are unaware of its beneficial implicatio…

This article provides technical guidance on the content, meaning, and application of the World Association of Sexual Health (WAS) Declaration on Sexual Pleasure to various stakeholders and practitioners working in the area of sexuality, sex…