Discover Sexual Medicine – the new peer-reviewed open access journal from ISSM.

Sexual Medicine publishes multidisciplinary clinical, basic, and epidemiological research to define and understand the basis of sexual function and dysfunction in diverse populations. The open access format of Sexual Medicine ensures that accepted manuscripts will be rapidly published and freely available worldwide, accelerating the translation of strong science into effective practice.

ISSM Members receive a discounted article publication charge.

Why publish in Sexual Medicine?

Open Access - All articles will be freely available online and deposited into PubMed Central on publication in an issue. Authors retain copyright.
Rapid Publication -  Articles are available online within weeks of acceptance!
Rigorous Peer Review -  The international Editorial Board of Sexual Medicine maintains the high scientific standards already established by The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Find out more about publishing with Sexual Medicine  or submit your manuscript today!

Lubricant use is common among American women, especially during partnered intercourse and sexual play, according to a new study.

Researchers from the United States surveyed 1,559 women between the ages of 18 and 91. Their mean age was 46.8 years. Through an online questionnaire, the participants answered questions about their lubricant use.

Sixty-six percent of the women had used a lubricant at least once during their lifetime. Over twenty percent had used one during the previous 30 days. 

The most common reasons women used lubricants included added comfort during sex, added fun, and enhanced foreplay. 

The study was first published online in February in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Please click here for more details.

Have you checked out the Video Journal of Prosthetic Urology (VJPU)? If not, we encourage you to click here to see over a dozen peer-reviewed videos that showcase the latest in technology and surgical technique.

One recent video, entitled "Dot Plication for Peyronie's Disease: The USF Experience," was produced by colleagues from Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida Department of Urology. 

For more information about the VJPU, please click here.