Web based research in sexual medicine: a position statement of the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Background: Although the use of the Web has brought major advances in every step of the research process, this also comes with several methodological challenges.

Aim: The article presents the European Society for Sexual Medicine's position statements on key methodological concerns relative to Web-based research in sexual medicine.

Methods: The authors conducted a systematic scoping review of articles using Web-based research methods in sexual medicine.

E-Sexual Health: A Position Statement of the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Background: Opportunities and pitfalls of e-health have been described and assessed in various health domains, but in the field of sexual health, the respective literature is limited.

Aim: The aim of this document is to present the European Society of Sexual Medicine's (ESSM) current position statement on e-sexual health.

Methods: This statement article is an expert opinion-based proposal that was developed under the auspices of the ESSM with input from the e-sexual health subcommittee of the ESSM Scientific Committee.

The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Process of Care for Management of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women.

The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health process of care (POC) for management of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) algorithm was developed to provide evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of HSDD in women by health care professionals. Affecting 10% of adult females, HSDD is associated with negative emotional and psychological states and medical conditions including depression. The algorithm was developed using a modified Delphi method to reach consensus among the 17 international panelists representing multiple disciplines.

[Women's sexual function through sexual response models: From DSM-IV to DSM-5].

Until recently, DSM classifications regarding women's sexual dysfunctions were based on definitions that mainly derived from experts opinions, rather than clinical or epidemiological studies. Additionally, this classification was the same for men and women, taking for granted the existence of a single sexual response model for men and women. More specifically, the main models that were described and prevailed were the linear models of Master's & Johnson and Kaplan, as well as the circular model of Rosemary Basson that followed.