Presenting ConcernMale client, 32 years old, professional, successful and in a long-term relationship.  He presented with difficulty achieving and maintaining erections with his partner for over a year. He had no prior medical issues and confirmed that he experienced spontaneous morning erections and occasional erections when alone. He expressed shame, confusion, and fear that something was…

Perimenopause — the transitional phase leading up to menopause — can feel like a storm that arrives without warning. For some women, it begins in their late 30s or early 40s and lasts anywhere from a few months to several years. Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and unpredictable cycles are well-known hallmarks, but what often catches women off guard are the…

This is somewhat of a public service announcement for anyone who has not yet had their child vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) or those who haven’t heard that you may now be vaccinated up to age 45. What is HPV? HPV is the virus that causes genital warts and it is the most common…

In the United States, there were an estimated 252,000 weight loss surgeries performed in 2018, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeries. Significant weight loss either by surgical means or other methods brings a lot of changes for people and their partners when it comes to sex, intimacy, body image, and dating. Yet,…

Yes, men experience painful sex too. It’s just that no one talks about it. There are several types of pain men experience during intercourse and other sexual activities. According to Wayne JG Hellstrom, MD and Kenneth DeLay, MD “The term “dyspareunia” refers to pain associated with sexual intercourse, which can affect men as well as women and…