Women will make STEM environments more equitable, humane
March 10, 2020
Involvement in change efforts can help reduce gender biases and discrimination.
Kim A. Gorgens, Ph.D., ABPP
How to use the PLISSIT model to care for the sexual health needs of arthritic patients
August 19, 2019
One of the best clinical conceptualizations of sexual function is a sex-positive approach which encourages professionals to attend to both dysfunction and the capacity for pleasure.
Teach them to fish: Addressing the sexual health needs of patients and practice culture
July 11, 2019
The impact of chronic inflammatory disease on sexual function may seem obvious but it is poorly understood. Pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling and fatigue can lead to a decreased sexual interest and can inhibit actual intercourse. In this article, Dr. Kim Gorgens reviews the current literature on sexual function for patients with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, and makes recommendations for incorporating sexual function complications as part of the discussion in a clinic exam.
