San Diego Sexual Medicine · Established 2007

You deserve a healthy sex life

San Diego Sexual Medicine is a dedicated specialty center for sexual health, founded by Dr. Irwin Goldstein, a global pioneer in the field. Our multidisciplinary team treats the full range of sexual health conditions in adults at every stage of life.

The Sexual Medicine Pioneers

The Premier Center for Sexual Health

At San Diego Sexual Medicine, every clinician you meet specializes in sexual medicine. Physicians, nurse practitioners, sex therapists, pelvic floor physical therapists, and an active clinical research program work together as one coordinated team, all under one roof. Since 2007, our 6,000-square-foot facility has drawn patients from across the country and around the world to the depth of expertise we have built here.

The Pioneers in Sexual Medicine

Our practice is led by Dr. Irwin Goldstein, lead author of the 1998 New England Journal of Medicine trial that established Viagra as the first oral therapy for erectile dysfunction, and founding editor of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. He has advanced shockwave therapy, laser therapy, and PRP into modern clinical practice.

Multidisciplinary by Design

Sexual dysfunction is rarely caused by one factor, and one specialty rarely solves it. Our physicians, nurse practitioners, sex therapists, and pelvic floor physical therapists work as a coordinated team, supported by an in-house research program, so every contributing factor is evaluated and treated together.

Trauma-Informed, Inclusive Care

We care for patients of every gender identity, sexual orientation, and relationship structure, including cisgender, transgender, and nonbinary patients. Our intake forms, clinical settings, and treatment plans are built to affirm who you are, not erase it, and to support individuals who have felt overlooked elsewhere.

Patient Visits

For current patients who need to schedule an annual visit during this time of social distancing, we are conducting these visits remotely.

Shockwave Acoustic Therapy

FDA cleared shockwave acoustic pulse waves improve the blood flow to stimulate the self-healing mechanism of the affected tissue at the cell and vascular level.

Phone Consultations

Speak with one of our providers to learn more about your sexual health problem, and learn about testing and/or treatments that are appropriate for your condition.

Sexual Health Has a Profound Impact on Your Overall Health

Sexual health is closely tied to cardiovascular, hormonal, and neurological function. Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease. Sexual pain can reveal underlying hormonal or autoimmune conditions. At SDSM, your sexual concerns are evaluated as part of a complete clinical picture, not in isolation.

Clinical Trials

Learn more about participating in the newest treatments, interventions and tests to prevent, detect, treat or manage your sexual health.

Sex Therapy

Address your medical, psychological, personal, or interpersonal factors impacting your sexual health and satisfaction.

Emsella Incontinence Therapy

Non-invasive electromagnetic stimulation of pelvic floor for the rehabilitation of pelvic muscles and neuromuscular control treating urinary incontinence.
Female Sexual Health Issues & Treatments
Low sexual desire, arousal and orgasmic disorders, sexual pain and dyspareunia, hormone-related concerns, vulvar and vaginal skin disorders, pelvic floor dysfunction, persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD/GPD), hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), sexual dysfunction following cancer treatment, and more.
Male Sexual Health Issues & Treatments
Erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire, orgasmic and ejaculatory disorders, penile pain and curvature (Peyronie's disease), hypogonadism, priapism, hidden or buried penis, post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD), post-finasteride syndrome (PFS), post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS), and more.
Clinical Expertise

The Sexual Health Conditions We Treat

Every evaluation at SDSM integrates medical, hormonal, psychological, and pelvic floor factors, so treatment addresses the actual cause of your condition rather than defaulting to a generic protocol. Our clinicians routinely manage desire and arousal disorders, sexual pain, erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, hormonal conditions, Peyronie's disease, PGAD, PSSD, post-finasteride syndrome, POIS, and sexual dysfunction following cancer treatment, among many others.

OUR FACILITY

Planning your Visit

San Diego Sexual Medicine occupies a dedicated 6,000-square-foot facility on the UC San Diego Health East Campus. People travel to us from across the country and internationally to access care unavailable elsewhere. Our Travel Information page provides guidance on lodging, ground transportation, and scheduling multi-day evaluations so out-of-town visits are as productive as possible.

Take charge of your sexual health.

Many of our patients arrive at our practice having been told for years that their condition is not real, not treatable, or not worth discussing. It is real. It is treatable. And at San Diego Sexual Medicine, this is what we specialize in. This is what we are known for. This is what we do

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