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When a male is stimulated in a sexual manner, a signal travels from the brain to the genital area via nerves through the spinal cord. The signal is responsible for making the pelvic muscles contract rhythmically, which is how sperm is transported from the testes to the vas deferens. Extra fluid is added by the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland to protect the sperm.

Rare condition post-orgasmic illness syndrome explored in depth

Comprehensive review synthesizes current knowledge on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS), a rare condition marked by a range of symptoms following ejaculation, highlighting the need for further research to understand its causes and develop effective treatments.

17 Mar 2024

Breaking the silence: Advancing sexual medicine through collaborative European efforts

Sexual medicine covers a wide range of issues related to sexual health and well-being at different stages of life.

23 Feb 2024

Study reports a change in why men seek help for sexual problems

Scientists report a change in why men seek help for sexual problems, with fewer men complaining about impotence (erectile dysfunction) and premature ejaculation, and more men, especially younger men, complaining about low sexual desire and curvature of the penis (Peyronie's disease).

19 Jul 2020

New smartwatch app helps men to boost sexual performance

Simply180, a full service marketing and advertising agency announced today the beta launch of "Fitdix", a new app it developed that uses smartwatch and artificial intelligence technology to help men end their reliance on pharmaceuticals to boost sexual performance and reduce premature ejaculation.

31 Mar 2017

Sexual dysfunction prevalent among RA patients

The results of a study presented today at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress showed that sexual dysfunction is present in more than one-third of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are still sexually active, both men and women.

13 Jun 2016

Aspen Park Pharmaceuticals acquires worldwide rights to APP-111 therapy from Ohio State University

Aspen Park Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a private company, today announced that it has acquired worldwide rights from The Ohio State University, through the Ohio State Innovation Foundation, to APP-111. APP-111 is a first-in-class oral, antitubulin targeting agent for the potential treatment for the form of castration resistant prostate cancer that does not respond or becomes resistant to currently available androgen receptor antagonists like XTANDI (enzalutamide) and testosterone reducing agents like ZYTIGA (abiraterone acetate and prednisone).

30 Sep 2015

Aytu BioScience now trading under new symbol following its corporate name change

Aytu BioScience, Inc., a specialty healthcare company focused on developing treatments for urological and related conditions, announced today that the company is now trading under the new symbol "AYTU," following its corporate name change, which became effective June 8, 2015.

7 Jul 2015

Loyola offers holistic approach to help couples manage their sexual health

Cancer and cancer therapies are frequently associated with sexual dysfunction, yet this condition often goes untreated, according to specialists at Loyola Medicine's Sexual Wellness Clinic.

1 Jul 2015

Loyola takes holistic approach to help couples manage their sexual health

Sexual dysfunction is common among couples, yet it often goes untreated, according to specialists at Loyola University Health System's Sexual Wellness Clinic.

1 Apr 2015

Study demonstrates that pelvic floor muscle training improves erectile function

Preliminary results of a four-month clinical trial offer hope for the thousands of baby boomer men turning 50 every minute, with nearly 6-in-10 of them experiencing erectile dysfunction. Proving pelvic floor exercise can help turn back the clock on sexual decline, the study demonstrates that weighted resistance training improves erectile function in both healthy men and those with erectile dysfunction.

12 Jan 2015

Prolongz drug achieves No. 1 spot in the personal care category

Prolongz, the all-natural FDA registered over-the-counter homeopathic drug that helps in the prevention of premature ejaculation, has been ranked No. 1 in the personal care category for July, August and September of 2014 by the Jordan Whitney Greensheet.

10 Dec 2014

Loyola's Sexual Wellness Clinic to help break down the stigma associated with sexual dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction among couples is common, yet it often goes untreated, according to specialists at Loyola University Health System's Sexual Wellness Clinic.

31 Jul 2014

Study on premature ejaculation could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment for affected men

There are many misconceptions and unknowns about premature ejaculation in the medical community and the general population. Two papers, both being published simultaneously in Sexual Medicine and the Journal of Sexual Medicine, provide much-needed answers that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment for affected men.

22 May 2014

Women also suffer from premature ejaculation !

Premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual disorders in men. But it is not just the men who suffer; it also causes increased psychological strain and stress in women, as a new survey conducted by Andrea Burri, a clinical psychologist at the University of Zurich, reveals.

21 May 2014

AP, Kaiser Permanente initiate clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Promescent lidocaine spray

Absorption Pharmaceuticals LLC in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente announced today the initiation of a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Promescent lidocaine spray for men with premature ejaculation. This Phase III, double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study will measure the intravaginal ejaculatory latency time for subjects aged 18 and older.

11 Dec 2013

Partner yoga may help couples who are struggling with sexual dysfunction, say Loyola experts

Partner yoga may help couples who are struggling with sexual dysfunction, according to sexual wellness experts at Loyola University Health System (LUHS).

17 Sep 2013

Loyola opens Sexual Wellness Clinic in September

Loyola University Health System will open a Sexual Wellness Clinic in September. This program will combine the expertise of various specialists to address common emotional and physical challenges that couples face in their sexual relationships.

19 Aug 2013

IPC to distribute AP's Promescent in US for treatment of premature ejaculation

The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative and Absorption Pharmaceuticals have signed a distribution agreement whereby IPC will make AP's topical treatment for premature ejaculation, Promescent, available to its 4,500+ member pharmacies throughout the United States.

14 Jun 2013

Study suggests erectile dysfunction in young men may be more prevalent than previously thought

In a recent analysis of one outpatient clinic, one in four men seeking medical help for newly-developed erectile dysfunction (ED) was younger than 40 years, and nearly half of young men with the condition had severe ED.

7 Jun 2013

Absorption Pharmaceuticals to obtain patent for Promescent medication

Absorption Pharmaceuticals announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has indicated that it will grant a patent related to the use of its topical medication, Promescent, for premature ejaculation.

29 Apr 2013