Dear Colleagues,
Dear Friends,
Much evidence has clearly documented that wrong life-style behaviours such as reduced physical activity and a diet enriched on fats and proteins represent the most important risk factors for a reduced life-expectancy by increasing the development of noncommunicable diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and chronic lung illnesses.
The same factors can play a crucial role in impairing sexual function, often the first clinical sign of the aforementioned conditions. Available data also support a crucial role of a good and satisfactory couple relationship in successfully coping potentially negative life-stressors by promoting virtuous and healthy behaviours.
ESSM congress represents a unique chance to share the best evidence-based knowledge and the upcoming novelties in the field of sexual medicine. Promoting preventive care and supporting the correct life-style is the cornerstone for improving overall and sexual health.
The chair of the Scientific Committee Mikkel Fode, along with his team is preparing a fantastic program which will include the best of the best worldwide speakers. In addition, as we did in the past, it is our pleasure to host the most important Societies of the field for sharing different perspective and covering the all most important scientific aspects.
ESSM in not only science! We are celebrating our 25th congress in Bari, an amazing Italian city. The sea, the food and the atmosphere and the surprises that our Past President Carlo Bettocchi is preparing will guarantee unforgettable times for science and fun.
See you soon!
Giovanni Corona
ESSM President