Arousal and orgasmic dysfunction in women
Disorders of female arousal and orgasm induce frustration in healthcare providers for many reasons. Approximately 1 in 20 women in…
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BDSM: The 50 Shades Revolution
By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF Until recently, BDSM has remained largely “underground” in the United States because of…
Billable coding for female sexual dysfunction disorders
By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF Billable coding for general medical diagnoses and procedures is a complicated process. Within…
Billable coding for female sexual dysfunction disorders
Billable coding for general medical diagnoses and procedures is a complicated process. Within a subspecialty such as female sexual health,…
CDC recommendations for providing quality STD clinical services
Many STD infections are asymptomatic, so access to screening is essential.
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…
Female sexual dysfunction: Why is it so difficult to treat?
By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF Many healthcare providers avoid addressing and treating sexual problems in women for a…
Female sexual dysfunction: Why is it so difficult to treat?
Many healthcare providers avoid addressing and treating sexual problems in women for a multitude of reasons, including the paucity of…
Focus on sexual health
By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF Menopause affects many areas of a woman’s body, including vulvar and vaginal tissue.…
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…
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause: The new vulvovaginal atrophy
Menopause affects many areas of a woman’s body, including vulvar and vaginal tissue. Most women present with some degree of…
Hair or bare?
Many women pose questions to their healthcare provider (HCP) about the removal of pubic hair. Although not medically indicated, removal…
Impact of early sexuality education on adult sexuality
I am pleased to introduce Emi Canahuati, a sexuality educator and trainer who owns Talk and Thrive Education, LLC, which provides workshops, educational…
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…
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…
Sexual enhancers: Lubricants, aids, and toys
Many sexually active women use products and devices to enhance their sexual experiences. Other women may not be aware of the wide variety…
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: Q&A from a certified sex therapist
The author of the second part of this 2-part series on sexuality in the aging population is a Certified Clinical…
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…
The elusive vulva
This article reviews some of the more common vulvar dermatoses that healthcare providers may encounter in their practice. Many of…
The history of secnidazole
In September 2017, the FDA approved secnidazole for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Although new to the United States, secnidazole…
Two additional PGAD accounts
By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF Healthcare providers (HCPs) need to understand a patient’s experience of a health condition…