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Sophie Tucker1, Eliza Burr2, Sara Perelmuter3
1Rachel Rubin MD PLLC (Drs. Tucker, Rubin, and Vaccaro) Bethesda, Maryland.
Introduction:
Sexual wellness is directly associated with overall physical and mental health. Sex span, which is the period spent enjoying a satisfying, vibrant, and joyful sexual life, is directly correlated to quality of life. Gynecologic surgeons are well-positioned to discuss sexual function with their patients as it pertains to a variety of pathologic pelvic conditions, including pelvic pain disorders, urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, as well as urogenital and non-urogenital cancers and other related conditions.
Objective:
Describe sexual devices, tools, and erotica commonly used by female patients, and provide resources for clinicians. Vibrators, dildos, depth-limiting devices/collision aids, dilators, wands, and erotica are discussed in the context of evidence-based practices when available.
Conclusion:
Sexual devices, tools, and erotica are means for both enhancing sexual pleasure and augmenting treatment of female sexual dysfunction. Despite a lack of standardized medical educational resources devoted to female sexuality, clinician familiarity with sexual devices, tools, practices, and erotica is necessary to build a comprehensive treatment plan supporting sexual health-related quality of life.
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