September 19, 2024 | 3 min read

Breaking the silence on bladder and sexual dysfunction 

By Tamara Kaplan, MD, Brigham and Womens Hospital

Excellent clinical care requires addressing overlooked and under-treated aspects of patients' lives. This includes fostering open communication about sensitive topics and providing compassionate support. 

June 10, 2024 | 2 min read

Let’s talk about sex and aging 

By Mariah Robertson, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Open and inclusive questions during routine visits with older patients can improve their sexual health outcomes. 

November 30, 2023 | 1 min read

STD knows not your DOB

By Jeffrey Millstein, MD, Penn Medicine

Sex can be an important part of life in older age. My patient reminded me to address STD prevention and other intimacy concerns consistently in all sexually active adults. 

June 19, 2018 | 2 min read

How To Help Your Patients Get Better Sleep

By Rachel Salas, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Our society is 24/7. People see sleep as a luxury, but it's a basic human need. As clinicians, we should ask patients about their sleep. Here's what I recommend to my patients when they ask what they can do to sleep better.