Sexual Desire

*This discussion explores why libido is frequently ignored and how it differs from arousal, performance, orgasm, and ejaculation. It highlights the brain as the primary sexual organ and explains how psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic fatigue can significantly...

Author Block: Gary A. Wittert, MBBch, MD, FRACP1, Andrew Vincent, PhD1, Mahesh M. Umapathysivam, MBBS, BMedSci, DPhil2, David R. Jesudason, MBBS,FRAC3, Sam Tafari, MBBS4, Wen Huey Goai, MBBS (Hons.)1. 1University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, 2ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL, TORRENSVILLE...

Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg discusses the most prevalent sexual health concern for women of all ages (HSDD). She offers tips on how to open the discussion, reviews the various screening tools, and outlines the treatment options.

Briefing Document: Hormonal Regulation of Male Sexual Desire, Arousal, and Penile Erection Source Rastrelli, G., Antonio, L., Carrier, S., Isidori, A., & Maggi, M. (2025). The hormonal regulation of men’s sexual desire, arousal, and penile erection: recommendations from the fifth international...

https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0109/ea0109p341 Introduction HSDD is characterized by long-term decrease in sexual desire (low-libido) causing personal distress. HSDD predominantly affects postmenopausal women or following oophorectomy. Despite the clear indication that testosterone...

Enjoyed this one. Pay close attention! (36:00-39:45) Thank you for tuning in to our video discussing the love neuropeptide and what is the role of kisspeptin in sexual behavior. In this video, we delve into the question of what is the role of kisspeptin in sexual behavior. Join us as we...

ABSTRACT Estradiol (E2) has been implicated in sexual functioning in both sexes. E2 levels change distinctively over the menstrual cycle, peaking around ovulation. Data on the short-term effects of fluctuating E2 levels on sexual desire are however sparse and mostly based on observational...

Hi, I (44/M) posted earlier this year about declines in my sexual abilities. Namely, penile sensitivity, libido, and erection quality. I found something recently that I wanted to share in case it helps anyone else. I had let my diet slip a bit, and was eating a sugary dessert every day...

https://www.issm.info/meetings/issm-podcasts/issm-podcast-season-1-episode-21 In this episode, with Francesa Tripodi a sexologist, We delve into a pressing issue affecting many couples: Erectile Dysfunction (ED). We explore how ED, especially among men over 40, can strain relationships...

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What is normal? Among the most common questions which practitioners routinely face in clinical practice is, “am I normal?” Whether it relates to penile length, time to achieve orgasm, frequency of intercourse, changes with aging, amount and types of sexual desire, or others, people are...

The Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine (SIAMS), along with ten other Italian Scientific Societies, guidelines on the diagnosis and management of erectile dysfunction (2023) G. Corona · D. Cucinotta · G. Di Lorenzo · A. Ferlin · V. A. Giagulli · L. Gnessi · A. M. Isidori· M. I...

Kisspeptin Restores Sexual and Attraction Brain Processing in Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (2022) Layla Thurston, MRCP, Tia Hunjan, MD, Natalie Ertl, MSc, Matt Wall, Ph.D., Edouard Mills, MRCP, Sofiya Suladze, BSc, Emma Alexander, MBBS, Beatrice Muzi, MSc, Bijal Patel, MRCP, Paul...

Kisspeptin Increases Penile Tumescence and Sexual Brain Processing in Men with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (2022) Ali Abbara, Paul Bech, Alexander N Comninos, Waljit S Dhillo, Natalie Ertl, Dena Ettehad, David Goldmeier, Jonathan Howard, Tia Hunjan, Beatrice Muzi, Bijal Patel, Maria...