Assessment of required nodal yield in a high risk cohort undergoing extended pelvic lymphadenectomy in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy and its impact on functional outcomes. by Sagalovich, D, Calaway, A, Srivastava, A, Sooriakumaran, P, Tewari, A

“…To investigate the impact of an extended PLND on urinary and sexual function. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In all, 760 men underwent robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy from January 2010 to May 2011 by a single surgeon (AKT). …”

Health related quality of life of head & neck cancer patients in the state of Sabah by Myint, Khaing Khaing, Ng Sien Kiat, Osman Ali, SS Sreetharan, Marina Bakri, Heric Corray, Rahimah Mohd Said

“…For head and neck specific module, the mean score for pain. swallowing, social eating and social contact are better than senses, speech and sexual function. Because majority of our patients suffered from nasopharygeal carcinoma, a relatively rare entity in western country series, and also most of our patients, i.e. 94% underwent radiotherapy, the results are difficult to compare. …”
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Anxiety, depression, female sexual dysfunction in women seeking infertility treatment in two Malaysian hospitals by Ahmad, Zuraida

“…Anxiety and depression was assessed with the Malay version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and sexual dysfunction was assessed by the Malay Version of Female Sexual Function Index (MVFSFI). Patients that scored above the cut off points for depression and anxiety in HADS questionnaire will be interviewed using Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) to make a diagnosis of Anxiety and/or Depression according to DSM-IV. …”
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Ten-year mortality, disease progression, and treatment-related side effects in men with localised prostate cancer from the protecT randomised controlled trial according to treatmen... by Neal, D, Metcalfe, C, Donovan, J, Lane, J, Davis, M, Young, G, Dutton, S, Walsh, E, Martin, R, Peters, T, Turner, E, Mason, M, Bollina, P, Catto, J, Doherty, A, Gillatt, D, Gnanapragasam, V, Holding, P, Hughes, O, Kockelbergh, R, Kynaston, H, Oxley, J, Paul, A, Paez, E, Rosario, D, Rowe, E, Staffurth, J, Altman, D, Hamdy, F, Protect Study Group

“…</p><br /> <p><strong>Outcome Measurements and Statistical Analysis:</strong><br /> Health-related quality of life impacts on urinary, bowel, and sexual function were assessed using patient-reported outcome measures. …”

Physical, psychological and sexual effects in multi-ethnic Malaysian women who have undergone hysterectomy by Wong, L.P., Arumugam, K.

“…This study was undertaken to investigate the physical, psychological and sexual functioning effects in multi-ethnic Malaysian women who have undergone hysterectomy. …”

Disassortative mating, sexual specialization, and the evolution of gender dimorphism in heterodichogamous Acer opalus. by Gleiser, G, Verdú, M, Segarra-Moragues, J, González-Martínez, S, Pannell, J

“…Time-dependent gender and paternity analyses indicate that the sexual morphs are specialized in their earlier sexual functions, mediated by the seasonal decrease in seed size. …”

A preliminary study looking at the use of mindful compassion and cannabis suppositories for anodyspareunia among men who have sex with men (MSM) by Banbury, Samantha, Chandler, Chris, Erridge, Simon, del Rio Olvera, Javier, Turner, John, Lusher, Joanne

“…Assessments measuring mindful compassion, sexual functioning, sexual self-efficacy, well-being, and anodyspareunia levels were completed at weeks 0, 4, and 12. …”
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Sexual dysfunction in women with type 1 diabetes: a controlled study. by Enzlin, P, Mathieu, C, Van den Bruel, A, Bosteels, J, Vanderschueren, D, Demyttenaere, K

“… OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to 1) examine the prevalence of sexual problems in women with type 1 diabetes, 2) compare this prevalence rate with that of an age-matched control group, 3) study the influence of diabetes-related somatic factors on female sexuality, and 4) study the influence of psychological variables on the sexual functioning of both groups. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of 120 women with diabetes visiting the outpatient diabetes clinic completed questionnaires evaluating psychological adjustment to diabetes, marital satisfaction, depression, and sexual functioning. …”

"My wife's mistrust. That's the saddest part of being a diabetic": A qualitative study of sexual well-being in men with Type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa by Cooper, S, Leon, N, Namadingo, H, Bobrow, K, Farmer, A

“…</p><p> Conclusion: More in-depth research is needed to better understand sexual functioning and well-being within the context of diabetes, and its potential impact on diabetes self-management. …”

Outcome of anorexia nervosa in males. by Burns, T, Crisp, A

“…The outcome of the series compared very closely with a similar group of female anorectics: 12 (44%) had a good outcome, stable weight restoration and normal sexual functioning; seven (26%) had an intermediate outcome, and eight (30%) poor (weight more than 15% below normal, and poor or no sexual activity). …”

The Dutch protocol for juvenile transsexuals: origins and evidence by Biggs, M

“…While some effects of puberty suppression have been carefully studied, such as on bone density, others have been ignored, like on sexual functioning.…”

Redesign of the standard bicycle seat to prevent male impotence by Sandhu, Jaspal Singh, 1977-

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Sexual dysfunctions in patients of a CBT university outpatient clinic: Frequency, recognition, and treatment by Reinecke, A, Schöps, D, Hoyer, J

“…By completing the German version of the Massachusetts General Hospital Sexual Functioning Questionnaire, participants rated their sexual interest, their ability to sexual arousal, to experience orgasm, to attain erection/lubrication and their general sexual satisfaction in the past month. …”

Micro-dosing psychedelics as a plausible adjunct to psychosexual and couple’s therapy: a qualitative insight by Jacobs, Lucy, Banbury, Samantha, Lusher, Joanne

“…Whilst higher doses of MDMA hindered sexual functioning this did not negatively impact the emotional and sensory experiences. …”

The impact of a brief online mindfulness intervention to support erectile dysfunction in African Caribbean men: a Pilot waitlist controlled randomised controlled trial and content... by Banbury, Samantha, Jean-Marie, Dellian, Lusher, Joanne, Chandler, Chris, Turner, John

“…Limited clinical trials have evaluated the effectiveness of mindfulness for sexual functioning in men and the existing studies have targeted white male populations. …”
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Serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD): hypothesis on its association and options of treatment by Mahamad Rappek, Nurul Azmi, Sidi, Hatta, Kumar, Jaya, Kamarazaman, Sazlina, Das, Srijit, Masiran, Ruziana, Baharuddin, Najwa, Hatta, Muhammad Hizri

“…The complexities of female sexual functioning are reflected through modulation of inter- playing factors like the neuropsychophysiological factors, inter-personal and relationship issue, psychiatric co-morbidities and physical disorder. …”
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Micro-dosing psychedelics as a plausible adjunct to psychosexual and couple’s therapy: a qualitative insight by Jacobs, Lucy, Banbury, Samantha, Lusher, Joanne

“…Whilst higher doses of MDMA hindered sexual functioning this did not negatively impact the emotional and sensory experiences. …”
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Strategies for managing antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction: systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Taylor, M, Rudkin, L, Hawton, K

“…Another trial found the addition of bupropion led to improved scores on the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire desire-frequency subscale (WMD 0.88, 95% CI 0.21 to 1.55). …”

The effects of pelvic radiotherapy on cancer survivors: symptom profile, psychological morbidity and quality of life. by Adams, E, Boulton, MG, Horne, A, Rose, P, Durrant, L, Collingwood, M, Oskrochi, R, Davidson, SE, Watson, E

“…Moderate/severe problems with bowel, urinary and sexual functioning were relatively common: bowel urgency (59% women, 45% men); urine urgency (49% women, 46% men); ability to have a sexual relationship affected (24% women, 53% men). …”

A pilot RCT of an online mindfulness‐based cognitive intervention for chemsex by Banbury, Samantha, Lusher, Joanne, Chandler, Chris, Zervoulis, Karyofyllis

“…Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) combines cognitive therapy and mindfulness and has been shown to help support both sexual functioning and methamphetamine use. However, limited clinical trials have evaluated the use of cognitive mindfulness for chemsex in MSM. …”
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