Exchange | Research | Public relations
SCIENCE
German-language article on PSSD published: Information on definition, course of disease, symptoms, medications that can cause PSSD, theories on etiopathogenesis as well as practical tips for dealing with patients
RESEARCH/MEDICINE
"International Society for Sexual Medicine" provides information on PSSD
In two lectures, the ISSM provides information on PSSD for the first time.
- Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD): history and relevance – David Healy
- Explanatory Processes and Diagnosis of PSSD: What do we still need to know? – Yacov Reisman
COMMUNITY
PSSD is real - Read our stories!
The experience of PSSD can be difficult to explain to "outsiders". To give the condition a face, we have collected reports from those affected.
RESEARCH/SCIENCE
Proposal for diagnostic criteria published
Proposal for diagnostic criteria published
Together with 36 other experts, Dr. David Healy published a proposal for diagnostic criteria in the International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine:
KNOWLEDGE
What is PSSD and who is affected?
KNOWLEDGE
Which medications can cause PSSD?
PSSD GERMANY
We mourn Philipp Wilde, who was extremely committed to our association and, with his tireless commitment, brought the association far forward.
MEDIA
Podcast in collaboration with PSSD Canada: In his Radically Genuine Podcast, Dr. Roger McFillin in depth on PSSD, highly recommended post!
AWARENESS
Professor Dr David Healy provides brief and concise information about PSSD (German subtitles can be set)
MEDIA
Podcast about PSSD: The Medical Minefield team talks to those affected and experts about PSSD.
important links
WhatsApp groups
We run two WhatsApp groups, the open discussion group for those affected and the internal exchange group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find answers to some questions that are asked more frequently.
SPECIALIST LITERATURE/MEDICINE
We are pleased that PSSD is increasingly mentioned in medical literature. The 13th edition of the "Kompendium der Psychiatrischen Pharmakotherapie" now includes a section on PSSD on page 720 in Chapter 8, "Medikamente zur Behandlung von sexuellen Funktionsstörungen."
The specialized textbook "Psychiatry and Sexual Medicine" aimed at experts in the field of sexual medicine and psychiatry and published by Springer, also addresses the topic of PSSD in the chapter "Impact of Psychotropic Medications on Sexual Functioning."
COMMUNITY/MEDIA
New podcast series launched by our partner organization in Canada!
MEDIA
Zeit-Online-Sexpodcast "Ist das normal?":
"Was tun, wenn die psychische Erkrankung den Sex trübt?"
- what effects stress can have on the body,
- how mental illnesses develop and
- how they can affect sex.
Jörg Signerski-Krieger, head physician of the Sexual Medicine and Therapy Outpatient Clinic at the Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Medical Center Göttingen, is a guest and helps people who rely on medication due to their mental illness. He also provides advice on how to deal with sexual desire disorders caused by antidepressants.
(Source: https://www.zeit.de/serie/ist-das-normal)
German-language PSSD forum
Since September 2020, there has been a German-language PSSD forum. The forum is independent of the association and offers the opportunity to exchange information about PSSD anonymously.
Link to the forum:
