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What is Sexsomnia?

Can you imagine a person having sex while asleep? It's possible for people with a sleep disorder called sexsomnia.

Sexsomnia (also called sleep sex) is a type of parasomnia - an unusual behavior that happens during sleep. Sexsomniacs might masturbate or fondle a partner while asleep. Some even have oral sex or intercourse without waking up. Most of the time, they have no recollection of these events.

The condition can be troublesome - and even dangerous - for partners and others in the household. Sleep deprivation and anxiety are common. There have also been cases of sexual assault and rape during episodes of sexsomnia.

In our latest blog post,  we take a closer look at sexsomnia, its risk factors, and ways to handle it. Click here to learn more. 

Prostate Cancer Could Be Linked to Common STI

Scientists have found a possible connection between prostate cancer and trichomoniasis, a sexually-transmitted infection (STI).

Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (shown above). The scientists discovered that this parasite secretes a protein that acts much like a certain human protein. The proteins could help prostate cancer cells grow.

This doesn't mean that trichomoniasis causes prostate cancer or that prostate cancer is a sexually-transmitted disease. However, future research may explore this angle further.

Please click here for more information about this study and about trichomoniasis, including its symptoms, its treatment, and how it spreads.

Did You Know?

In time, men might be able to buy Cialis, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, without a prescription. Why are critics of this plan concerned?

In a recent survey, about one in four men said they would buy erectile dysfunction drugs from an unknown source. Find out why - and why this is a risky practice.

Sexual Problems for Lung Cancer Patients

An estimated 40% to 100% of lung cancer patients have sexual problems, but these issues are not always addressed by doctors, experts say.

The panel spoke at the 4th European Lung Cancer Conference in Switzerland earlier this spring.

Sexual problems related to lung cancer have not received as much attention as sexual issues from other types of cancer, they added.

Lung cancer patients may have a dip in sex drive. Men may develop erectile dysfunction and women can have vaginal dryness.

More details on this presentation and sexual issues connected to lung cancer can be found here. We also provide some helpful links about sex and cancer in general.

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