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Sexual Medicine Template

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About the Sexual Medicine format

Sexual Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Sexual function and dysfunction studies, Genital Health and Disease, Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Sexual Medicine 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inSexual function and dysfunction studies Genital Health and Disease Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology Hormonal and reproductive studies Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
ISSN2050-1161
Citation impact (2-yr)1.89
h-index47
i10-index400
Total citations13,480
Article processing charge$2,500
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of British Columbia
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Sexual Medicine per year

32
2014
52
2015
51
2016
47
2017
75
2018
80
2019
104
2020
170
2021
95
2022
93
2023
98
2024
107
2025

Citation impact of Sexual Medicine by publication year

1.3K
2014
1.1K
2015
925
2016
834
2017
1.3K
2018
1.6K
2019
1.7K
2020
2.4K
2021
596
2022
635
2023
348
2024
113
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Sexual Medicine

An Update of the International Society of Sexual Medicine's Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Premature Ejaculation (PE)

Stanley E. Althof, Chris G. McMahon, Marcel D. Waldinger et al. · 22 May 2014

INTRODUCTION: In 2009, the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) convened a select panel of experts to develop an evidence-based set of guidelines for patients suffering from lifelong premature ejaculation (PE). That document reviewed definitions, etiology, impact on the patient and partner, assessment, and pharmacological, psychological, and combined treatments. It concluded by recognizing the continually…

An Evidence-Based Unified Definition of Lifelong and Acquired Premature Ejaculation: Report of the Second International Society for Sexual Medicine Ad Hoc Committee for the Definition of Premature Ejaculation

Ege Can Şerefoğlu, Chris G. McMahon, Marcel D. Waldinger et al. · 22 May 2014

Abstract Introduction The International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) Ad Hoc Committee for the Definition of Premature Ejaculation developed the first evidence-based definition for lifelong premature ejaculation (PE) in 2007 and concluded that there were insufficient published objective data at that time to develop a definition for acquired PE. Aim The aim of this article…

Sexual Activity is Associated with Greater Enjoyment of Life in Older Adults

Lee Smith, Lin Yang, Nicola Veronese et al. · 13 Dec 2018

BACKGROUND: Relationships among sexual activity, problems and concerns, and well-being among older adults have not been fully explored. AIM: To investigate associations among sexual activity, problems and concerns, and experienced well-being in a representative sample of older adults. METHODS: In this cross-sectional analysis from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, sexual behavior, problems, and concerns…

Viewing Sexual Stimuli Associated with Greater Sexual Responsiveness, Not Erectile Dysfunction

Nicole Prause, James G. Pfaus · 12 Mar 2015

INTRODUCTION: Time spent viewing visual sexual stimuli (VSS) has the potential to habituate the sexual response and generalize to the partner context. AIM: The aim of this study was to examine whether the time spent viewing VSS is related to sexual responsiveness felt in the laboratory or with a sexual partner. METHODS: Nontreatment-seeking men (N…

Postpartum Female Sexual Function: Risk Factors for Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction

Ola Gutzeit, Gali Levy, Lior Löwenstein · 16 Dec 2019

INTRODUCTION: Women's sexual health is a vital and important part of life at any age. In particular, pregnancy and childbirth bring biological, psychological, and social changes which may influence sexual health. It has been shown that sexual function declines during pregnancy and does not return to its baseline levels during the postpartum period. Despite the…

Sexual Medicine template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Sexual Medicine format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Sexual Medicine template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Sexual Medicine use?
Sexual Medicine uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Sexual Medicine 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Sexual Medicine?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Sexual Medicine document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Sexual Medicine template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Sexual Medicine format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Sexual Medicine?
Sexual Medicine is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Sexual Medicine template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Sexual Medicine PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Sexual Medicine template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Sexual Medicine template cost?
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