Deep Dyspareunia

In popular media as in the public perception, we don’t hear or see much about older adults being sexually active. If we do, it’s often negative or disbelieving, hence the title of this article. This can make it difficult for older adults to know what is normal, and to have the courage to seek out in

For anyone with ovaries, the stage of life known as menopause will come along sometime between the late 40s and mid 50s. Some of the early symptoms can even be seen in the late 30s. This is a time of profound physical, psychological and hormonal changes, with potential major effects on sexuality and

An estimated 23-33% of vulvar owners have clitoral adhesions.

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is a state of decreased sexual desire that has occurred as a change from a previously normally functioning level of desire that is personally bothersome with no clear identifiable initiating factors. Current treatment options are discussed.

Pelvic floor muscles are thin layers of muscle that form a basket to support pelvic organs and their dysfunction can lead to pain disorders or problems with bladder, bowel and sexual functions.

Sexual health concerns are very common after a cancer diagnosis - and often treatable.

Anorgasmia is a general term used to describe the absence of orgasm during sexual activity.

It’s easy to forget how important sleep is, but time and again, studies show sleep is critical to many aspects of our health and well being including our energy level, mood, productivity, concentration, weight and sex.

Vestibulodynia is a general term used to describe pain in the vestibule. The vestibule is the tissue within the vulva that sits at the opening of the vagina. The vestibule is the transition between external and internal, just like a vestibule of a building is the entrance.

Vestibulodynia is a general term used to describe pain in the vestibule. The vestibule is the tissue within the vulva that sits at the opening of the vagina. The vestibule is the transition between external and internal, just like a vestibule of a building is the entrance.

Lichen sclerosus is a common inflammatory disorder that affects the skin in the areas of the anus and genitals, and the most common condition among women seen in specialty clinics.

Vulvar dermatoses are skin disorders that affect the vulva, causing itching, burning and discomfort. These dermatologic conditions may include a type of vulvodynia, or chronic pain in the vulva. Unlike other types of vulvar pain in which there are no visible symptoms, with vulva dermatoses there ar

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a condition characterized by several signs and symptoms attributed to low estrogen levels, often associated with menopause. GSM is a very common problem that can result in vaginal dryness, sexual pain, and urinary concerns.

Persistent genital arousal disorder was first described by Leiblum and Nathan in 2001 and was initially called Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome (PSAS). The name was changed to PGAD in 2006 because the condition was due to a genital arousal problem rather than a sexual arousal problem. Genitop

Lichen planus is an uncommon inflammatory disorder that affects the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth and genitals.