Introduction Penile prosthesis (PP) is one of the main approved therapies for erectile dysfunction (ED). Greater than 50 years of clinical use has led to considerable innovation in PP surgery and patient care. Objectives To summarize the current literature and provide updated clinical evidence to ...

1—Clinicians should offer vacuum erectile device (VED) alone or combined with other therapies for erectile dysfunction (ED) for intercourse, even in difficult to treat populations, such as diabetes mellitus (DM), spinal cord injury, and post-radical prostatectomy (RP). The quality of evidence is moderate. Strength of recommendation: strong.2—Clinicians should offer VED early in the post-operative setting to maintain penile size following RP. The quality of evidence is moderate. Strength of recommendation: strong.3—Clinicians should not offer VED to restore spontaneous erectile function more rapidly or to a greater degree when used as a rehabilitation therapy after RP.The quality of evidence is high. Strength of recommendation: strong.4—Clinicians may offer VED before or after penile prosthesis implantation to improve surgical outcomes. The quality of evidence is low. Strength of recommendation: weak.5—Clinicians may offer VED as a primary treatment or combined with other therapies for Peyronie’s disease. The quality of evidence is low. Strength of recommendation: weak.6—Clinicians should be aware of studies with VED use for female sexual dysfunction, subjective short penis, post proctectomy and after urethroplasty. The quality of evidence is very low. No recommendation can be given due to very limited publications.

Introduction Chondrolaryngoplasty, also known as “Adam’s apple” reduction, is a surgical procedure that diminishes the prominence of the thyroid cartilage. Primarily sought by transgender women, the procedure is performed for esthetic reasons to align with their identified gender. It can also be ...

Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is among the most prevalent urologic issues affecting men globally, with a notably high incidence rate. It significantly impacts the quality of life of patients and their sexual partners. Objectives Given the increasing prevalence of ED among men in recent ...

Introduction Female genital self-image (FGSI) refers to one’s perception of the external and internal appearance of female genitalia. FGSI is a multidisciplinary research area influenced by psychological, sociocultural, and clinical factors, influencing sexual satisfaction, desire, self-perception, ...

Introduction Priapism is a major clinical complication of sickle cell disease (SCD), with severe sexual, reproductive, and mental health impact. There are currently no consensus diagnostic biomarkers for identifying individuals with SCD at risk of priapism before its occurrence. Objectives To ...

This is a correction to: Irwin Goldstein, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Adrian Dobs, Shelby King, Martin Miner, Ranjith Ramasamy, Faysal A Yafi, Mohit Khera, Newer formulations of oral testosterone undecanoate: development and liver side effects, Sexual Medicine Reviews , 2024; ...

Introduction Sexual health concerns are common and significantly impact quality of life, but many people do not seek treatment due to embarrassment and other barriers. A biopsychosocial model of assessment and treatment acknowledges the biological, psychological, and social contributors to sexual ...

“I really need big shoes!” This was my first thought when I received the message that I would be the new editor of Sexual Medicine Reviews (SMR) . I am so proud and happy to be your new editor-in-chief of SMR . It is also a bit scary—filling the shoes of Irwin Goldstein seems like a daunting ...

Introduction Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) and noninvasive modalities can be more safe and available treatments for vaginal laxity (VL) with less risk of postsurgical complications. Objectives The purpose of this review is to define the concepts of PFPT and noninvasive modalities, examine ...

Introduction Patient medical and surgical history factors, such as prior prostatectomy, may lead surgeons to opt for ectopic reservoir placement rather than the standard reservoir location in the retropubic space (RPS) during inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement. Objective To examine the ...

Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) remains a silent problem, especially in Arabic-speaking countries and the Middle East and most of the data are from Western countries. Sociocultural determinants haven’t been getting the same attention as biological and psychological factors when ...