For Those Interested in Learning More About “Hard Flaccid Syndrome”

We’ve compiled a list of essential links and resources below that provide important information about the condition, those affected by it, and the current state of research and understanding.

The “Goldstein Article”#

Since its publication in May of 2023, the “Goldstein Article” has become the leading resource for insights into the suspected causes of HFS, the presentation of symptoms in patients, and possible treatment pathways.

Interviews with Dr. Irwin Goldstein about HFS#

• “UroChannel” Interview Series: Part 1, Part 2
• “The Muslim Sex Podcast” Interview: 16:15-18:15
• “You Are Not Broken” Podcast Interview: 41:12-45:43

Other Important Resources#

Articles#

• Hard-Flaccid syndrome: a survey of sexual medicine practitioners’ knowledge and experience
• Hard flaccid syndrome symptoms, comorbidities, and self-reported efficacy and satisfaction of treatments: a cross-sectional survey

A more comprehensive list of existing literature can be viewed here.

Videos#

• “UroChannel” video about the “Goldstein Article”

HFS Community Resources#

• The Hard Flaccid Research Subreddit

Community Surveys#

• Assessing the Effectiveness of Doxazosin for Hard Flaccid Syndrome: Survey Results and Insights.
• HFS Symptom Survey Results