Men with situational erectile dysfunction (ED) may benefit from mindfulness-based group therapy, according to a recent pilot study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Researchers called the approach "feasible" and recommended future research on efficacy. 

Ten men participated in four weekly mindfulness treatment sessions.  During therapy, they learned mindfulness skills and underwent psychoeducation and sex therapy. They were also asked to complete practice activities at home. 

In exit interviews with five of the men, the authors identified six prevalent themes. For example, the men felt that the sessions provided a safe outlet to discuss their experiences ("group magic") and realized the importance of partners in the treatment of ED. 

Click here for more details on the themes and the men's erectile function after therapy. 

Please note that a new research summary has been added to the ISSM website. 

"Sildenafil 25 mg ODT + Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum vs Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum Alone for the Management of Peyronie’s Disease: A Matched-Pair Comparison Analysis" by Dr. Andrea Cocci, et al. was first published online in September in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. 

Please see the summary here. 

The latest issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine is now available online!

In this edition, you'll find some of the latest papers on endocrinology, epidemiology, pharmacotherapy, surgery, psychometrics, female sexual health, pain, and more. 

You'll find a link to the table of contents here, along with links to the ISSM's other respected, peer-reviewed journals: Sexual Medicine, Sexual Medicine Reviews, and the Video Journal of Prosthetic Urology. 

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