We’ve talked many times about how women’s sexual health has been ignored, underfunded, and dismissed—but what’s actually changing? At this year’s ISSWSH conference, the latest research is pushing the field forward in ways we’ve never seen before.

If you’ve been following this show, you already know that women’s sexual health has been historically neglected in research and medicine. We’ve talked about the lack of funding, the outdated medical perspectives, and the frustrating gaps in knowledge. But this year’s ISSWSH conference gave us something new—real momentum, new studies, and potential breakthroughs that could finally shift the conversation from what’s missing to what’s next.

From redefining orgasm disorders to new treatments for sexual pain, the field of sexual medicine is evolving. Testosterone in women’s health is still a hot debate, but the latest data challenges many of the old assumptions. We’re also seeing new medications in the pipeline, more discussions about the impact of mental health, and growing recognition that sexual health is far more than just a biological issue—it’s psychological, social, and deeply personal.

So where do we go from here? What does the future of sexual medicine look like? And most importantly, how do we make sure these advancements actually reach the people who need them? 

Highlights:

• We already know women’s sexual health is underfunded—so what’s actually changing?
• New research from ISSWSH on orgasm disorders, painful sex, and hormone therapy.
• Why testosterone remains controversial for women—and what the latest data says.
• The growing role of mental health in understanding sexual dysfunction.
• What’s next: new treatments in the pipeline and the fight for better access.

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