Clinical Topics: Reproductive and Sexual Health
Dr. Laurie L. Ray, assistant professor (clinical track) at Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, in Atlanta, Georgia…
sexual health
Dyspareunia for a dozen years in a young woman
A 30-year-old woman named CL presents to the office as a new patient. Her health history is notable for dysmenorrhea; irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea dominant; and…
Dyspareunia for a dozen years in a young woman
Why has a 30-year-old woman never been able to enjoy pain-free sex? (more…)
Editor-in-chief’s introduction April 2020
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to present our readers with this special issue focused on sexual health. Together, the authors…
Editor-in-chief’s message | April 2021
Because information about Covid-19 continues to evolve, we find ourselves as healthcare providers regularly needing to digest new evidence regarding transmission, variants, vaccinations, and preventive measures.
Enabling Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sexuality education is often avoided in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Exploring the feasibility of HPV self-collected sampling
According to the American Cancer Society, about 13,170 new cases of invasive cervical cancer are expected to be diagnosed in…
FDA launches mobile app on antiretrovirals
On Jan. 29, the FDA launched an interactive database that will offer a wealth of critical information about antiretrovirals eligible…
Female cosmetic genital surgery: In search of the perfect vulva
The United States leads all other countries in the number of female cosmetic genital surgeries (FCGSs) performed each year despite…
Focus on sexual health | Bacterial vaginosis: Impact of sexual activity, implications for sexual health
Brooke M. Faught Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent vaginal infection. Although BV is not classified as a sexually…
Impact of negative messages about women and their bodies
Working in gynecology as a women’s health nurse practitioner, it is commonplace for me to hear my patients make self-disparaging…
Implementation of the HSDD process of care into clinical practice
Distressing low sexual desire is the most common sexual complaint among women in the United States. Despite the prevalence of…
Improving perinatal sexual health assessment: PLISSIT model implementation
Pregnant persons have reported low sexual satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction has been measured in up to 91% of pregnant women.1…
Making the diagnosis: Vaginal infections
Most women experience at least one vaginal infection characterized by vaginal discharge, itching, and/or odor during their lives. In women who…
Managing female sexual dysfunction
By Casey B. Giebink, MSN, NP-C, WHNP-BC and Ivy M. Alexander, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN Although about one-third of…
Persistent genital arousal disorder: The uninvited guest (Part 1)
Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is a perplexing and elusive health condition of unknown prevalence. Until recently, little was known…
Persistent genital arousal disorder: The uninvited guest (Part 2)
By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF Healthcare providers (HCPs) need to understand a patient’s experience of a health condition…
Pessary use for pelvic organ prolapse in sexually active women
By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a common condition in women, increases in prevalence with…
Poll Explores Sex and Menopause
More than half of the women between age 50 and 64 reported being sexually active but nearly a third of them said menopause symptoms interfered,
Position Statement: Male Sexual and Reproductive Health: Role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) affirms the right of all individuals to quality, evidence-based…
PrEP for women: An update for healthcare providers
PrEP use among women has the potential to reduce new HIV infections by 61% (with ≥ 75% adherence), yet less than 10% of men and women who are “behaviorally indicated for PrEP” are utilizing this important prevention tool.
Sexual health pearls
By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF When appropriate, many providers utilize creative methods to manage certain health problems experienced…
Sexuality in the aging population: Statement of the problem
This column is the first part of a 2-part series. The aging process can compromise sexual functioning in both women and…
What is Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity and Why Does it Matter for Nurse Practitioners?
To fully meet patients’ needs, provide compassionate care that helps our patients thrive, and to create the best health outcomes possible, it is important to make SRHE a priority in our practice.