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April 25th, 2025

Sexual and Gender Diversity in Thailand: Associations with Recalled Childhood Sex-Typed Behavior and Adulthood Occupational Preferences.

Gómez Jiménez FR; Dhillon AK; VanderLaan DP pubmed id: 40274668

The study looked at how people who like the same gender behaved as kids and what jobs they prefer as adults. Gay men and some Thai groups called "sao praphet song" and "toms" showed different behavior and job choices compared to straight people. The research found that how people acted as kids is connected to their adult job choices, and same-gender liking people showed more differences than others.

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Same-sex attracted individuals report greater levels of sex-atypical childhood behaviors and adulthood occupational preferences when compared with their heterosexual counterparts. While these sexual orientation differences are well established, the extent to which gender-role presentation relates to such differences is unclear. The present study examined recalled childhood sex-(a)typical behaviors (CSAB) and adulthood occupational preferences in a diverse Thai sample (N = 1294) of cisgender heterosexual men (n = 270) and women (n = 280), gay men (n = 199), lesbian women (n = 56), and unique Thai sexual orientation/gender categories: sao praphet song (i.e., feminine-presenting same-sex attracted males; n = 166), toms (i.e., masculine-presenting same-sex attracted females; n = 174), and dees (i.e., feminine-presenting females sexually attracted to toms; n = 149). Gay men and sao praphet song reported more CSAB and sex-atypical adulthood occupational preferences than heterosexual men, and sao praphet song were more sex-atypical than gay men. Toms reported more CSAB and sex-atypical adulthood occupational preferences than heterosexual women, lesbian women, and dees, whereas lesbian women were more sex-atypical than heterosexual women and dees in childhood but not adulthood. CSAB was associated with sex-atypical adulthood occupational preferences among heterosexual men and all same-sex attracted groups, indicating continuity in gender-role expression development. Overall, this study replicates previous findings indicating greater sex-atypical behaviors and interests during childhood and adulthood among same-sex attracted individuals. It also expands upon prior literature by showing how gender-role presentation relates to these sexual orientation differences among males and females.

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Sexual and Gender Diversity in Thailand: Associations with Recalled Childhood Sex-Typed Behavior and Adulthood Occupational Preferences.

Author(s):
Gómez Jiménez FR; Dhillon AK; VanderLaan DP

Summary:
The study looked at how people who like the same gender behaved as kids and what jobs they prefer as adults. Gay men and some Thai groups called "sao praphet song" and "toms" showed different behavior and job choices compared to straight people. The research found that how people acted as kids is connected to their adult job choices, and same-gender liking people showed more differences than others.

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pubmed id: 40274668 Indexed on April 25th, 2025

Sexual dysfunctions in patients with well-compensated chronic liver disease: role of etiology, Mediterranean diet and quality of life in an observational cross-sectional study.

Romano L; Fonticelli M; Morisco F; Priadko K; Rocco A; Nardone G; Ranieri L; Napolitano L; Crocetto F; Barone B; Arcaniolo D; Spirito L; Manfredi C; Gravina AG; Sciorio C; Tufano A; Cioffi A; Fusco F; Romano M; De Sio M pubmed id: 40276567

The research paper talks about how many people with liver diseases also have problems with their sexual health. The scientists are trying to find out if a certain kind of liver disease caused by metabolism problems makes this worse and how diet and life quality play a part.

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Sexual dysfunctions (SD) are highly prevalent in Chronic Liver Diseases (CLD). Whether Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) carries a higher risk of SD is unknown as is the role of dietary patterns or quality of Life (QoL).

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Sexual dysfunctions in patients with well-compensated chronic liver disease: role of etiology, Mediterranean diet and quality of life in an observational cross-sectional study.

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Romano L; Fonticelli M; Morisco F; Priadko K; Rocco A; Nardone G; Ranieri L; Napolitano L; Crocetto F; Barone B; Arcaniolo D; Spirito L; Manfredi C; Gravina AG; Sciorio C; Tufano A; Cioffi A; Fusco F; Romano M; De Sio M

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The research paper talks about how many people with liver diseases also have problems with their sexual health. The scientists are trying to find out if a certain kind of liver disease caused by metabolism problems makes this worse and how diet and life quality play a part.

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pubmed id: 40276567 Indexed on April 25th, 2025

April 24th, 2025

Pilot study for a preconception educational intervention for people with mobility disabilities.

McCabe MA; Gabor A; Stephens J; McKee MM; Brown HK; Ayers KB; Valentine A; Horner-Johnson W; Mitra M; Harris JA pubmed id: 40267582

This study looked at how possible and liked a new program was. The program helps people with mobility disabilities get ready before having a baby. They wanted to see if it worked well for these people.

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To assess the feasibility and acceptability of our newly designed, tailored preconception educational intervention for people with mobility disabilities.

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Pilot study for a preconception educational intervention for people with mobility disabilities.

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McCabe MA; Gabor A; Stephens J; McKee MM; Brown HK; Ayers KB; Valentine A; Horner-Johnson W; Mitra M; Harris JA

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This study looked at how possible and liked a new program was. The program helps people with mobility disabilities get ready before having a baby. They wanted to see if it worked well for these people.

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pubmed id: 40267582 Indexed on April 24th, 2025

April 22nd, 2025

Methods, practices, and complications related to the use of artificial penile nodules within the French Guiana penitentiary.

Vergez J; Baudot A; Epelboin L; Rabier S; Vienrendeels E; Nacher M; Lucarelli A; Bonifay T pubmed id: 40259992

Some people in French Guiana prisons put small handmade objects under the skin of their privates. This can cause health problems and make it easier to get infections.

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Artificial penile nodules (APNs) are small, handmade objects inserted under the penile skin, a practice deeply rooted in the prison environment of French Guiana, raising significant concerns related to sexual health, including complications and an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Methods, practices, and complications related to the use of artificial penile nodules within the French Guiana penitentiary.

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Vergez J; Baudot A; Epelboin L; Rabier S; Vienrendeels E; Nacher M; Lucarelli A; Bonifay T

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Some people in French Guiana prisons put small handmade objects under the skin of their privates. This can cause health problems and make it easier to get infections.

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pubmed id: 40259992 Indexed on April 22nd, 2025

AI-assisted transcription of YouTube videos on penile enlargement: analysis of their text quality and readability.

Şahin MF; Topkaç EC; Doğan Ç; Şeramet S; Tuncer FB; Köroğlu MS; Orbeği O; Yazici CM pubmed id: 40259991

People who want to learn about making the penis bigger can watch YouTube videos. It's important that these videos have clear, honest, and good information.

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Patients dealing with sensitive issues like penile enlargement (PE) might benefit from YouTube videos. Therefore, it is essential that the textual content of these videos is clear, trustworthy, and of high quality.

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AI-assisted transcription of YouTube videos on penile enlargement: analysis of their text quality and readability.

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Şahin MF; Topkaç EC; Doğan Ç; Şeramet S; Tuncer FB; Köroğlu MS; Orbeği O; Yazici CM

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People who want to learn about making the penis bigger can watch YouTube videos. It's important that these videos have clear, honest, and good information.

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pubmed id: 40259991 Indexed on April 22nd, 2025

April 21st, 2025

Unpacking categorizations in researching GBTIQ+ parents.

Ammann C pubmed id: 40255518

This study looks at different types of LGBTQ+ families in the Netherlands and Switzerland. It shows how families change over time and how making a family can be different for everyone. The research suggests we should understand each family's unique ways and what matters most to them.

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In this article, based on anthropological research conducted in the Netherlands and Switzerland, I show the diversity and multi-faceted nature of GBTIQ+ (gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer) parenting. In contrast to recent research on GBTIQ+ parents, which often distinguishes between parents who have children through a (former) heterosexual encounter, adoption, fostering, surrogacy, co-parenting, or trans pregnancy, I deliberately chose not to study just one form of family formation. Drawing on 37 biographical, narrative, and thematic interviews and two group discussions with GBTIQ+ parents, I adopt a processual understanding of parenting that takes into account its fluidity and transformations over the life course. I argue that we should pay attention to how both the unique ways of forming and being a GBTIQ+ family, and common notions of imagining and doing family, intermingle in practice. Furthermore, I stress the importance of taking into account the intersecting differences within the category of GBTIQ+ parents, and accordingly, we should critically analyze which factors are relevant to an individual in a particular time and space.

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Unpacking categorizations in researching GBTIQ+ parents.

Author(s):
Ammann C

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This study looks at different types of LGBTQ+ families in the Netherlands and Switzerland. It shows how families change over time and how making a family can be different for everyone. The research suggests we should understand each family's unique ways and what matters most to them.

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pubmed id: 40255518 Indexed on April 21st, 2025

April 20th, 2025

"Being at home instead of going to the hospital is Great" - how partners experience telemonitoring of the fetal heart rate during pregnancy - A qualitative interview study.

Jepsen I; Nielsen JH; Eriksen SA; Maimburg RD pubmed id: 40252361

Telemonitoring helps pregnant women with health checks at home. It's safe for women, but we know little about how their partners feel. Midwives need to learn more about the partner's experience.

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Remote monitoring of health, also called telemonitoring, is increasingly used in maternity care. Women with complicated pregnancies are asked to monitor themselves and the fetus at home. Quantitative research indicates that telemonitoring is safe and acceptable for women, but knowledge about the partner's role and experience of remote telemonitoring is sparse. As the partner's role in family formation is essential, midwives need to know more about the partner's perspective.

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"Being at home instead of going to the hospital is Great" - how partners experience telemonitoring of the fetal heart rate during pregnancy - A qualitative interview study.

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Jepsen I; Nielsen JH; Eriksen SA; Maimburg RD

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Telemonitoring helps pregnant women with health checks at home. It's safe for women, but we know little about how their partners feel. Midwives need to learn more about the partner's experience.

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pubmed id: 40252361 Indexed on April 20th, 2025

April 18th, 2025

Lateral Gender-Based Violence in 2SLGBTQ+ Communities: The Stifling of Queer Joy Through Intersectional Oppression, "Pitiful" Sexuality Education, and Media (Mis)Representation.

Wright JJ pubmed id: 40245850

The paper talks about how there is not much research on people being mean to each other in 2SLGBTQ+ groups. It shares stories from young people to understand why this happens and how things like media and school can make it worse. The study says there should be more research and better media and school stories to help stop this problem.

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There is a gap in the field of gender-based violence concerning lateral violence within 2SLGBTQ+ communities. This paper helps fill that gap by offering participants' narratives from The Queer Sexual Joy Project, which engaged 100 2SLGBTQ+ youth from Canada and the US, ages 18-35, in focus groups, participatory visual arts-based research, one-on-one interviews, and surveys. The study provides insight into how lateral violence is fueled and expressed through overlapping and intersecting systems of oppression, including fatphobia, transphobia, sexism and misogyny, racism, and ableism. Participants' experiences also highlighted that while lateral violence reduces the potentialities of queer sexual joy, this violence is catalyzed and reproduced through troubling depictions of 2SLGBTQ+ communities in popular media and sexuality education. The paper calls for further research on lateral violence and for increased and diverse representation of 2SLGBTQ+ communities in media and education to help address the disproportionately high rates of gender-based violence in these communities.

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Lateral Gender-Based Violence in 2SLGBTQ+ Communities: The Stifling of Queer Joy Through Intersectional Oppression, "Pitiful" Sexuality Education, and Media (Mis)Representation.

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Wright JJ

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The paper talks about how there is not much research on people being mean to each other in 2SLGBTQ+ groups. It shares stories from young people to understand why this happens and how things like media and school can make it worse. The study says there should be more research and better media and school stories to help stop this problem.

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pubmed id: 40245850 Indexed on April 18th, 2025

The prevalence and effect of traumatic childbirth witnessed by midwifery students: A quantitative study.

Altaweli R; Alotaibi SZ; Aldokhi GD; Alotaibi SM; Megari RM; Alobthani NM; Alanazi DH pubmed id: 40245699

When midwifery students see something scary or stressful during childbirth, they might start to fear it. This can make it hard for them to help and support other women having babies.

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Experiencing a traumatic event during childbirth can cause undergraduate midwifery students to view childbirth as traumatic and develop a fear of it. This may hinder their ability to provide professional care and support to women during childbirth.

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The prevalence and effect of traumatic childbirth witnessed by midwifery students: A quantitative study.

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Altaweli R; Alotaibi SZ; Aldokhi GD; Alotaibi SM; Megari RM; Alobthani NM; Alanazi DH

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When midwifery students see something scary or stressful during childbirth, they might start to fear it. This can make it hard for them to help and support other women having babies.

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pubmed id: 40245699 Indexed on April 18th, 2025

Othering and Marginalizing the "Queer" in Rwanda: Findings from Public Perceptions and Lived Experiences of LGBT People.

Stojanovski K; Igonya EK; Gutabarwa LT; Otukpa E; Mutuku E; Ushie BA pubmed id: 40248747

This study looked at how LGBT people in Rwanda are treated differently and sometimes unfairly. The researchers wanted to understand just how much this happens and why it happens.

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The multidimensionality of stigma that LGBT people experience globally necessitates research to explore the processes at work. The study aimed to quantify the level of othering and explore the process of LGBT othering in Rwanda.

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Othering and Marginalizing the "Queer" in Rwanda: Findings from Public Perceptions and Lived Experiences of LGBT People.

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Stojanovski K; Igonya EK; Gutabarwa LT; Otukpa E; Mutuku E; Ushie BA

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This study looked at how LGBT people in Rwanda are treated differently and sometimes unfairly. The researchers wanted to understand just how much this happens and why it happens.

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pubmed id: 40248747 Indexed on April 18th, 2025

April 17th, 2025

Intimate partner violence and sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women: An Australian population cohort study.

East L; Terry D; Viljoen B; Hutchinson M pubmed id: 40239321

This study looks at how women’s health related to having babies and other issues is affected when they have bad experiences with partners compared to women who don't. They want to find out the differences in health between the two groups of women.

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To examine sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women who report intimate partner violence (IPV) and compare these outcomes to women who did not report IPV.

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Intimate partner violence and sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women: An Australian population cohort study.

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East L; Terry D; Viljoen B; Hutchinson M

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This study looks at how women’s health related to having babies and other issues is affected when they have bad experiences with partners compared to women who don't. They want to find out the differences in health between the two groups of women.

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pubmed id: 40239321 Indexed on April 17th, 2025

April 16th, 2025

Labour ward midwives' experiences of remote video calls with women during early labour.

Nyman V; Svensson A; Hansson M; Johnsson A pubmed id: 40233702

There aren't enough midwives to help pregnant women when they first go into labor. This study talks about how midwives can use video calls to support women during this time.

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The shortage of midwives makes it difficult to meet healthcare needs in early labour, a phase when professional support and personal evaluation are crucial. Digitalisation has transformed healthcare, offering new communication and support methods. Although still uncommon, the use of a virtual waiting room with video calls by midwives during early labour could provide vital support for pregnant women and their partners. This study aimed to describe labour ward midwives' experiences of remote video calls with women during early labour.

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Labour ward midwives' experiences of remote video calls with women during early labour.

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Nyman V; Svensson A; Hansson M; Johnsson A

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There aren't enough midwives to help pregnant women when they first go into labor. This study talks about how midwives can use video calls to support women during this time.

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pubmed id: 40233702 Indexed on April 16th, 2025

Dissecting autonomy in a resource-constrained setting: A descriptive qualitative study of women's decisions on the surgical treatment of early breast cancer in northern Sri Lanka.

Kumar R; Sivakumar G; Thuseetharan D; Rajasooriyar C pubmed id: 40237363

In northern Sri Lanka, even though less invasive breast surgeries are available, most women with early breast cancer end up having a mastectomy. This is partly because they don't get enough information to help them decide, and their fears or worries influence their choice. Improving healthcare systems and giving clear information could help women make better choices about their treatment.

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Breast cancer treatment is a contested space in which therapeutic decisions often collide with women's values and preferences. In northern Sri Lanka, mastectomy remains the mainstay of surgical treatment of early breast cancer (EBC) despite evidence of equivalent survival following breast conserving surgery (BCS) and radiotherapy. This study explores autonomy in decision-making among women with EBC who were eligible for BCS and underwent mastectomy in northern Sri Lanka. A descriptive qualitative study was carried out among 15 women referred for adjuvant therapy to Tellippalai Trail Cancer Hospital in Jaffna district after having a mastectomy for EBC. Participants were recruited between January and May 2022 until data saturation was reached. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, which were transcribed in Tamil, translated into English, coded using QDA Miner Lite software, and analysed thematically. Women's autonomy in EBC treatment decisions is limited by various factors in northern Sri Lanka. The hospital setting is not conducive to informed decision-making, and women do not receive sufficient information. Neither survival rates nor risks/benefits of the options are discussed in a systematic way. Although many women appear to be satisfied with their involvement in decision-making, their decisions are guided by incomplete information and fears of spread/recurrence communicated by treating teams. In the absence of policies and protocols to support patient autonomy, women 'choose' the more invasive option: mastectomy. While it behoves medical professionals to provide evidence-based information, governments and the global health community must support strengthening healthcare systems to advance women's health and rights in lower-resource settings.

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Dissecting autonomy in a resource-constrained setting: A descriptive qualitative study of women's decisions on the surgical treatment of early breast cancer in northern Sri Lanka.

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Kumar R; Sivakumar G; Thuseetharan D; Rajasooriyar C

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In northern Sri Lanka, even though less invasive breast surgeries are available, most women with early breast cancer end up having a mastectomy. This is partly because they don't get enough information to help them decide, and their fears or worries influence their choice. Improving healthcare systems and giving clear information could help women make better choices about their treatment.

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pubmed id: 40237363 Indexed on April 16th, 2025

April 14th, 2025

Are patients undergoing intralesional collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection therapy for Peyronie's disease compliant? A 7-year analysis from a tertiary care men's health center.

Lumbiganon S; Nakamura H; Hammad MAM; Chawareb EA; Yafi FA pubmed id: 40223660

Peyronie's disease causes scar tissue in the penis, leading to pain and problems with its shape. A new treatment using injections can help, but patients might need to visit the doctor a lot and might have some side effects.

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Peyronie's disease (PD) involves the formation of fibrous scar tissue in the penis, causing pain, deformity, and significant psychological and sexual distress. Intralesional injection of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) has emerged as a promising non-surgical treatment, though patients may experience complications and require multiple clinic visits.

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Are patients undergoing intralesional collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection therapy for Peyronie's disease compliant? A 7-year analysis from a tertiary care men's health center.

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Lumbiganon S; Nakamura H; Hammad MAM; Chawareb EA; Yafi FA

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Peyronie's disease causes scar tissue in the penis, leading to pain and problems with its shape. A new treatment using injections can help, but patients might need to visit the doctor a lot and might have some side effects.

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pubmed id: 40223660 Indexed on April 14th, 2025

Staying in a punishing place: online narratives about pregnancy and abortion in pre-liberalisation Ireland.

Skelly N pubmed id: 40227080

The study looks at stories from women in Ireland before 2019, where getting an abortion was hard. It shows how women felt scared and upset because they couldn't get the care they needed. The results help us understand how tough it is for women in places where abortion is restricted.

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Restricted abortion access impinges on the human rights and health of a significant number of women globally. The reproductive justice framework, as well as recent calls for the normalisation of abortion, encourage examination of the deleterious effects of abortion restrictions. This study explores the self-generated, online narratives of women who experienced crises in pregnancy while living in a restrictive context, namely pre-2019 Ireland, and who did not travel for abortion care. Mental health and emotional experiences are a specific focus. From an archived version of posts in 2018-19 to the Facebook page ( = 728), 96 personal narratives were sampled. Narratives that did not feature travel for abortion care ( = 25) were selected for thematic analysis, which was completed by a single researcher in 2024. Themes that emerged included waiting for intervention as a form of mental torture, fear during self-managed abortion, attempts to self-induce abortion driven by despair, and variation in the extent to which proceeding with the pregnancy was a choice. Most women who stayed in place had been constrained by circumstances in deciding to do so. These results enrich understanding of the negative effects of restrictive contexts on women's emotional wellbeing. They also draw attention to those who are effectively trapped in restricted contexts and overlooked when the literature narrowly focuses on outward travel from restrictive contexts for abortion care.

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Staying in a punishing place: online narratives about pregnancy and abortion in pre-liberalisation Ireland.

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Skelly N

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The study looks at stories from women in Ireland before 2019, where getting an abortion was hard. It shows how women felt scared and upset because they couldn't get the care they needed. The results help us understand how tough it is for women in places where abortion is restricted.

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pubmed id: 40227080 Indexed on April 14th, 2025

April 13th, 2025

Exploring feminism in midwifery and maternity research: A scoping review.

Peters MCE; Froehlich ML; Zinsser LA pubmed id: 40220556

This paper looks at how ideas from feminism, like treating people fairly, can help improve care for mothers and babies. It talks about how important it is to understand the way these ideas can change health care for the better by looking at the bigger picture.

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The intersection of midwifery, maternity care, and feminist theory remains underexplored, particularly regarding its prevalence, contexts, and potential benefits for midwifery science. Feminist perspectives address sociocultural, economic and political factors at both individual and structural levels. In health care, these factors significantly influence women's health. Feminist perspectives offer approaches to better understand gendered experiences, address systemic inequalities, and gain deeper insights into sociocultural, economic and political dynamics.

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Exploring feminism in midwifery and maternity research: A scoping review.

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Peters MCE; Froehlich ML; Zinsser LA

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This paper looks at how ideas from feminism, like treating people fairly, can help improve care for mothers and babies. It talks about how important it is to understand the way these ideas can change health care for the better by looking at the bigger picture.

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pubmed id: 40220556 Indexed on April 13th, 2025

April 12th, 2025

Do Indonesian midwifery-led birth units provide safe, accessible care? A secondary analysis of demographic health survey cross-sectional data.

Hodgkin K; Joshy G; Lokuge K pubmed id: 40215682

In some rich countries, it's safe for women to have home births or give birth in midwife areas if they can get to a hospital if needed. This study looked at baby deaths on the first day in Indonesia to see if it's safe there too and what stops people from getting health care.

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In high-income countries, attended birth at home and in midwifery-led birth units is safe for low-risk women who have access to hospital transfer. These circumstances are untested in Indonesia and other low- and middle-income countries, where mortality remains unacceptably high, and studies analysing birth settings do not account for pregnancy risk. This study aimed to quantify first day neonatal mortality in Indonesia across different birth settings, adjusting for pregnancy risk and other confounding factors, and summarise barriers to accessing health care.

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Do Indonesian midwifery-led birth units provide safe, accessible care? A secondary analysis of demographic health survey cross-sectional data.

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Hodgkin K; Joshy G; Lokuge K

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In some rich countries, it's safe for women to have home births or give birth in midwife areas if they can get to a hospital if needed. This study looked at baby deaths on the first day in Indonesia to see if it's safe there too and what stops people from getting health care.

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pubmed id: 40215682 Indexed on April 12th, 2025

Utilisation of childbirth education techniques: How does the concept of 'differentiation of self' impact this?

Sutcliffe K; Newnham E; Dahlen H; Mackay L; Levett K pubmed id: 40215681

The study looked at how helpful childbirth classes are during labor and if a person's ability to stay focused and calm affects how they use these techniques. It also explored what women think about using natural ways to help with childbirth and if their ability to handle stress makes a difference.

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The utility of childbirth education (CBE) techniques during labour is largely unknown. We considered whether 'differentiation of self' (DoS), a Bowen theory concept describing a person's capacity to act according to goals and principles, even when experiencing physiological, emotional, and relational stressors, impacted this. The aim was to explore women's perspectives on the utilisation of non pharmacological CBE strategies that support physiological birth, and whether DoS influences use.

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Utilisation of childbirth education techniques: How does the concept of 'differentiation of self' impact this?

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Sutcliffe K; Newnham E; Dahlen H; Mackay L; Levett K

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The study looked at how helpful childbirth classes are during labor and if a person's ability to stay focused and calm affects how they use these techniques. It also explored what women think about using natural ways to help with childbirth and if their ability to handle stress makes a difference.

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pubmed id: 40215681 Indexed on April 12th, 2025

Recollections and experiences of menstrual communication among women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Nomsenge S pubmed id: 40219785

The study talks about how moms, grandmas, sisters, and aunts help girls learn about their periods and get ready for changes when they grow up. It looks at how these women share their experiences and teach girls, finding that while periods are said to be normal, they are also sometimes seen as something to hide. The research shows the special role older women play in teaching and supporting younger girls about periods.

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The global growth in menstrual research over the past two decades has, among other things, emphasised the role of maternal figures in preparing adolescent girls for menarche. Adult women, including mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunts, are primarily vested in educating girl children about menstruation, guiding their adaptation to related physical, psychosocial and sociocultural developments. Despite their key role in facilitating menstrual preparation, less is known about the experiences of adult women as recipients and facilitators of these intergenerational exchanges. This paper uses storytelling and thematic analysis to reflect on women's experiences of the intergenerational exchange of menstrual knowledge. The reflections are drawn from qualitative research conducted with 20 women aged 26-52 years living in Umlazi and Inanda in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The paper outlines how teachings are pathways of gendered socialisation within families. The paper also details the contradictory messaging that characterises early menstrual conversations wherein menstruation is simultaneously affirmed as normal but also stigmatised and as needing careful surveillance and concealment. Finally, the paper adds to existing menstrual discourse by highlighting the role played by grandmothers especially, in transferring menstrual knowledge, and sisters, cousins, and aunts in supporting and guiding adolescent girls' adaptation to menarche and related sociocultural prescripts.

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Recollections and experiences of menstrual communication among women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Nomsenge S

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The study talks about how moms, grandmas, sisters, and aunts help girls learn about their periods and get ready for changes when they grow up. It looks at how these women share their experiences and teach girls, finding that while periods are said to be normal, they are also sometimes seen as something to hide. The research shows the special role older women play in teaching and supporting younger girls about periods.

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pubmed id: 40219785 Indexed on April 12th, 2025

April 11th, 2025

Veganism during pregnancy: Exploring experiences and needs of women following a plant-based diet.

Cnossen MC; Tichelman E; Bostelaar V; van Dijk S; Hendrickx C; Welling L pubmed id: 40209517

More pregnant women are choosing to eat only plants and no animal products. This study looks into what these women go through and what they need while following a vegan diet during pregnancy.

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The prevalence of pregnant women adhering to a vegan or strict plant-based diet is increasing. Despite a growing interest in veganism in pregnancy, there is a paucity of research exploring the experiences and needs of women who decided to continue the vegan diet during pregnancy. This qualitative study aims to explore the experiences and needs of pregnant women adhering to a vegan diet.

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Veganism during pregnancy: Exploring experiences and needs of women following a plant-based diet.

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Cnossen MC; Tichelman E; Bostelaar V; van Dijk S; Hendrickx C; Welling L

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More pregnant women are choosing to eat only plants and no animal products. This study looks into what these women go through and what they need while following a vegan diet during pregnancy.

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pubmed id: 40209517 Indexed on April 11th, 2025

April 7th, 2025

Menopause is associated with a decrease in sexual function among women with endometriosis.

Vallée A; Ceccaldi PF; Ayoubi JM pubmed id: 40191612

Women going through menopause have changes in hormones that can cause problems with their sexual health. Women with a condition called endometriosis also have more trouble with sexual health, shown by lower scores on a test called the Female Sexual Function Index.

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Menopause-related endocrinological shifts are linked to sexual dysfunction, and women with endometriosis exhibit lower Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores, indicating impaired sexual well-being.

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Menopause is associated with a decrease in sexual function among women with endometriosis.

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Vallée A; Ceccaldi PF; Ayoubi JM

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Women going through menopause have changes in hormones that can cause problems with their sexual health. Women with a condition called endometriosis also have more trouble with sexual health, shown by lower scores on a test called the Female Sexual Function Index.

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pubmed id: 40191612 Indexed on April 7th, 2025

Experience with gender affirming hormones and puberty blockers (gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist): a qualitative analysis of sexual function.

Finegan JL; Marinkovic M; Okamuro K; Newfield RS; Anger JT pubmed id: 40192463

Gender-affirming medical therapy helps many transgender and nonbinary people by using puberty blockers and hormones. However, there aren't many studies about how this treatment affects their sexual feelings and desires, especially for those who use puberty blockers.

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Gender-affirming medical therapy (GAMT), including puberty blockers (PB) and gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), is part of the transition for many transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) individuals; however, there have been few studies investigating sexual function and desire during GAMT, and no reports on individuals who received PB.

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Experience with gender affirming hormones and puberty blockers (gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist): a qualitative analysis of sexual function.

Author(s):
Finegan JL; Marinkovic M; Okamuro K; Newfield RS; Anger JT

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Gender-affirming medical therapy helps many transgender and nonbinary people by using puberty blockers and hormones. However, there aren't many studies about how this treatment affects their sexual feelings and desires, especially for those who use puberty blockers.

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pubmed id: 40192463 Indexed on April 7th, 2025

A randomized trial on the safety and efficacy of sensate water-based and silicone-based personal lubricants for relief of intimate discomfort associated with vaginal dryness.

Krychman M; Hemmady K; Su L; Hood S; Gaifieva S; Palacios S pubmed id: 40192456

Different personal lubricants can help with vaginal dryness and change how sex feels. However, there isn't much scientific information to prove how safe and effective they are.

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Personal lubricants with different formulations and properties, including ingredients designed to enhance sensation or feeling, can be used to alleviate vaginal dryness and affect sexual function. Clinical data to support their safety and efficacy are limited.

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A randomized trial on the safety and efficacy of sensate water-based and silicone-based personal lubricants for relief of intimate discomfort associated with vaginal dryness.

Author(s):
Krychman M; Hemmady K; Su L; Hood S; Gaifieva S; Palacios S

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Different personal lubricants can help with vaginal dryness and change how sex feels. However, there isn't much scientific information to prove how safe and effective they are.

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pubmed id: 40192456 Indexed on April 7th, 2025

April 2nd, 2025

Association between surgeon procedure volume and reoperation rates for penile prosthesis implantation.

Andino JJ; Leelani N; Sato R; Shin Y; Rojanasarot S; Furtado T; Bernie HL; Bajic P; Salter CA; Halpern JA pubmed id: 40173076

The study looked at why some people need more surgeries after getting a penile prosthesis, which is a special medical device. It focused on how different things about the patients and the amount of surgeries done in different places might affect this, but not much is known about these factors across the whole country.

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Prior studies have examined patient-specific predictors of reoperation following penile prosthesis (PP) insertion at the local and regional level, but little is known about patient factors and volume-outcome relationships at the national level.

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Association between surgeon procedure volume and reoperation rates for penile prosthesis implantation.

Author(s):
Andino JJ; Leelani N; Sato R; Shin Y; Rojanasarot S; Furtado T; Bernie HL; Bajic P; Salter CA; Halpern JA

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The study looked at why some people need more surgeries after getting a penile prosthesis, which is a special medical device. It focused on how different things about the patients and the amount of surgeries done in different places might affect this, but not much is known about these factors across the whole country.

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pubmed id: 40173076 Indexed on April 2nd, 2025

April 1st, 2025

International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action and Climate Action: an intersecting agenda.

Baschieri A; Udeh C pubmed id: 40160111

In 2024, it will be 30 years since a big meeting about how the world should handle population and development was held. This paper talks about how we need to protect people's rights, focus on fairness, and include everyone, especially women and young people, in solving climate change problems to make the world a better place.

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2024 marked the 30 anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA) held in Cairo in 1994, which coincided with the year that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) went into force. Three decades later, these agendas have become increasingly interconnected and climate change has evolved into a climate crisis, as the world undergoes unprecedented demographic changes. How we deal with these unprecedented changes, and the timings of our shared actions, will define our future. This commentary reflects on the principles of the ICPD PoA and argues for their relevance in today's fight for climate justice. To build a just and sustainable world, climate action must be guided by the aspirations of the ICPD PoA, promoting people-centred solutions, protecting human rights, advancing social justice, ensuring the right to health - including SRHR for all - and empowering women and youth in climate action and securing a future in which rights and choices are preserved for every individual.

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International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action and Climate Action: an intersecting agenda.

Author(s):
Baschieri A; Udeh C

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In 2024, it will be 30 years since a big meeting about how the world should handle population and development was held. This paper talks about how we need to protect people's rights, focus on fairness, and include everyone, especially women and young people, in solving climate change problems to make the world a better place.

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pubmed id: 40160111 Indexed on April 1st, 2025

Testosterone deficiency and treatments: common misconceptions and practical guidance for patient care.

Khera M; Hotaling JM; Miner M pubmed id: 40158201

There are many wrong ideas about testosterone therapy. Doctors need more information to help men with low testosterone safely and effectively.

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Misconceptions about testosterone therapy are prevalent and there is an unmet need for a review of current literature that can be leveraged by physicians to deliver safe and effective care for men with hypogonadism.

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Testosterone deficiency and treatments: common misconceptions and practical guidance for patient care.

Author(s):
Khera M; Hotaling JM; Miner M

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There are many wrong ideas about testosterone therapy. Doctors need more information to help men with low testosterone safely and effectively.

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pubmed id: 40158201 Indexed on April 1st, 2025

Sexual satisfaction in people and couples belonging to sexual orientation and gender diversities: a bibliometric analysis.

Mangas P; Sierra JC pubmed id: 40158200

This research paper looks at how people feel happy and fulfilled in their sexual lives, especially focusing on those with different sexual orientations and gender identities. It talks about how not many studies have been done on this topic and tries to explore more about it.

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Sexual satisfaction is a key component of individual and relational well-being and is defined as the subjective perception of enjoyment and fulfillment in sexual life. For individuals and couples belonging to sexual orientation and gender diversities (SOGDs), this satisfaction may be influenced by unique factors related to the experience of their sexual orientation and gender identity. However, the scientific literature exploring sexual satisfaction in these groups remains scarce. The present work analyzes the growth and characteristics of scientific production in this field of study.

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Sexual satisfaction in people and couples belonging to sexual orientation and gender diversities: a bibliometric analysis.

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Mangas P; Sierra JC

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This research paper looks at how people feel happy and fulfilled in their sexual lives, especially focusing on those with different sexual orientations and gender identities. It talks about how not many studies have been done on this topic and tries to explore more about it.

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pubmed id: 40158200 Indexed on April 1st, 2025

March 28th, 2025

Reconsidering "inclusive language:" Consequences for healthcare and equitableness of a growing linguistic movement to address gender identity with a path forward.

Bartick M; Dahlen H; Gamble J; Walker S; Mathisen R; Gribble K pubmed id: 40147360

The study talks about how language used to describe women's health is changing to be more inclusive, but this new language might be hard for some people to understand. It could confuse people, especially those who don't read well or are from different cultures, and research is needed to see how it affects everyone.

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Increasingly, the language of female reproduction is changing, so terms directly referencing people's sex are replaced with terms obscuring sex, a language form commonly called "inclusive language" but more accurately is "desexed language." Desexed language is promoted as assisting individuals experiencing an inner sense of themselves (a gender identity) in conflict with their sex, a state described as being transgender or gender-diverse. It seemingly assumes no harm to the general population. However, the scant existing research suggests it may not be well accepted or understood. There are a variety of types of desexed language, including globalizing language (e.g. replacing "women" with "people"), biology-based language (e.g. "lactating individuals," "menstruators"), neologisms ("chestfeeding"), appropriation of terms with other meanings ("sex assigned at birth"), and additive language (e.g. "women and birthing people"). Second- and third-person language (e.g. "if you are sexually active," "those who are pregnant") can be a type of desexed language depending on context. Desexed language is likely to have an adverse impact on people with low health literacy and language skills, risk alienation, and cause confusion, especially in non-Western countries and cultures. It may even cause harm to transgender and gender-diverse people who also need clear health communications as well as specialized healthcare. Widespread use of desexed language is contrary to the usual practice of implementing targeted tailored communications for those with specialized needs while using the most effective language for most people for general communications. Comprehensive research on the impact of desexed language is urgently needed.

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Reconsidering "inclusive language:" Consequences for healthcare and equitableness of a growing linguistic movement to address gender identity with a path forward.

Author(s):
Bartick M; Dahlen H; Gamble J; Walker S; Mathisen R; Gribble K

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The study talks about how language used to describe women's health is changing to be more inclusive, but this new language might be hard for some people to understand. It could confuse people, especially those who don't read well or are from different cultures, and research is needed to see how it affects everyone.

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pubmed id: 40147360 Indexed on March 28th, 2025

March 27th, 2025

The need for preconception care: Australian women's health beliefs, expectations, and trust in healthcare.

Jenkinson B; Riek M; de Jersey S; Buckley L; Nabi S; Irvine C; Liu S; Mihrshahi S; Baird K; Doust J; Mishra GD pubmed id: 40132369

Preconception care is about helping parents and children be healthier before a baby is born. But, not everyone follows the guidelines, and not many women use this care, so more research is needed.

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Preconception care aims to improve the health outcomes of parents and their children by optimising health prior to pregnancy. However, inconsistent adoption of preconception care guidelines and low uptake among women highlights the need for further exploration.

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The need for preconception care: Australian women's health beliefs, expectations, and trust in healthcare.

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Jenkinson B; Riek M; de Jersey S; Buckley L; Nabi S; Irvine C; Liu S; Mihrshahi S; Baird K; Doust J; Mishra GD

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Preconception care is about helping parents and children be healthier before a baby is born. But, not everyone follows the guidelines, and not many women use this care, so more research is needed.

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pubmed id: 40132369 Indexed on March 27th, 2025

March 24th, 2025

Birth Control use in People who had an Abortion in the Southeast Region of the United States.

Knott J; Cwiak C; Disney L pubmed id: 40121893

This study looks at why some people who sought an abortion did not use birth control in the Southeast. It is important to understand these reasons, especially after a big court decision called the Dobbs decision.

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To examine non-use of birth control among people who sought an abortion in the Southeast region. Access to birth control continues to be rife with barriers. There have been many studies that have examined unintended pregnancies and birth control use, but none have studied non-use among people who sought an abortion. Post the Dobbs decision, it is imperative to understand these risk factors.

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Birth Control use in People who had an Abortion in the Southeast Region of the United States.

Author(s):
Knott J; Cwiak C; Disney L

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This study looks at why some people who sought an abortion did not use birth control in the Southeast. It is important to understand these reasons, especially after a big court decision called the Dobbs decision.

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pubmed id: 40121893 Indexed on March 24th, 2025

Fostering empowerment through communication: The needs, expectations, and experience of maternity care among polish migrant women in Iceland.

Guðmundsdóttir EÝ; Nieuwenhuijze M; Rúdólfsdóttir AG; Gottfreðsdóttir H pubmed id: 40121892

The research looks at how Iceland has become more diverse and how this affects migrant women having babies. It focuses on Polish women and their experiences with midwife care when they give birth in Iceland.

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Over recent decades, Iceland has evolved into a more diverse society, revealing disparities in perinatal outcomes for migrant women. This study explored the needs, expectations, and experiences of Polish migrant women regarding midwifery care during childbirth in Iceland.

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Fostering empowerment through communication: The needs, expectations, and experience of maternity care among polish migrant women in Iceland.

Author(s):
Guðmundsdóttir EÝ; Nieuwenhuijze M; Rúdólfsdóttir AG; Gottfreðsdóttir H

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The research looks at how Iceland has become more diverse and how this affects migrant women having babies. It focuses on Polish women and their experiences with midwife care when they give birth in Iceland.

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pubmed id: 40121892 Indexed on March 24th, 2025

March 23rd, 2025

Integrating family planning with reproductive health services: A multi-case study protocol.

Gul F; Lassi ZS; Tessema GA; Mahmood MA pubmed id: 40120146

This study looks at ways to make family planning services easier to access in some countries. It explores how mixing family planning with other health services can help more people get the care they need. The study also checks different examples to find out what helps or stops these services from working well.

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Critical gaps exist in the provision of family planning services in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), hindering access. Integrating family planning services with existing health services offers a promising solution to enhance its accessibility. This multi-case study aims to analyse initiatives and develop a framework applicable to diverse resource-limited settings. The objectives of this study are to analyse national documents on FP services integration with other reproductive health service, identify enablers and barriers among different integration examples, and to compare among FP integration initiatives from selected countries. For this paper, cases are defined as specific interventions where family planning services have been integrated into existing reproductive health services at healthcare facilities of LMICs.

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Integrating family planning with reproductive health services: A multi-case study protocol.

Author(s):
Gul F; Lassi ZS; Tessema GA; Mahmood MA

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This study looks at ways to make family planning services easier to access in some countries. It explores how mixing family planning with other health services can help more people get the care they need. The study also checks different examples to find out what helps or stops these services from working well.

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pubmed id: 40120146 Indexed on March 23rd, 2025

March 20th, 2025

The Role of Body Image Factors in Swedish Adolescents' Sexting Behaviors.

Burén J; Gattario KH; Lunde C pubmed id: 40108064

The study looked at how teens' feelings about their bodies might make them more likely to send nude pictures. They found that when both boys and girls have negative beliefs about their appearance, they are more likely to sext. It's also more common for early-maturing kids to engage in sexting.

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The current study tested a model in which three body image factors were assumed to be associated with adolescents' sexting (sending nude or semi-nude pictures and/or video clips) to either romantic partners or strangers. We hypothesized that lower appearance esteem, more body surveillance, and more dysfunctional appearance beliefs would be associated with a higher likelihood of sexting. We also examined the effects of pubertal timing in the model, along with assessing the moderating effect of gender on the pathways to sexting. A questionnaire study was conducted with 1543 adolescents (girls = 791, 50.7%; boys = 772, 49.3%), ages between 13 and 16 years. The results from structural equation modeling indicated that girls' and boys' dysfunctional appearance beliefs were most consistently associated with sexting with romantic partners and strangers. Body surveillance also predicted sexting with strangers, but only for boys. Contrary to our hypotheses, appearance esteem was not significantly associated with sexting. Early-maturing girls and boys were more likely to sext with either partner. Girls reporting earlier pubertal timing were more likely to sext with romantic partners via the mediation of appearance beliefs. The findings from this study provide novel evidence of the complex interplay between body image and adolescents' sexting, emphasizing that, in general, dysfunctional appearance beliefs seem to be more important for adolescents' sexting compared to body surveillance and appearance esteem.

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The Role of Body Image Factors in Swedish Adolescents' Sexting Behaviors.

Author(s):
Burén J; Gattario KH; Lunde C

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The study looked at how teens' feelings about their bodies might make them more likely to send nude pictures. They found that when both boys and girls have negative beliefs about their appearance, they are more likely to sext. It's also more common for early-maturing kids to engage in sexting.

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pubmed id: 40108064 Indexed on March 20th, 2025

Experiences and Minority Stress of Sexual Minority Student Athletes in Chinese Collegiate Sports.

Xiang M; Soh KG; Xu Y; Ahrari S; Zakaria NS pubmed id: 40108063

The study looks at how young athletes in China who are part of the LGBTQ+ community face discrimination in sports. The research found that cultural pressures and sports norms make things difficult for these athletes. The study suggests that sports need to be more inclusive and provide support for these athletes.

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Sexual minority youth frequently encounter discrimination in sports, limiting their ability to fully access the physical, psychological, and social benefits of sports participation. This issue remains particularly underexplored in Asian contexts, creating a significant gap in the research on sexual minority youth in sports. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis and minority stress theory as a framework, this qualitative study examined the experiences and stress of sexual minority student-athletes (SMSAs) in China. Based on semi-structured interviews with 16 current and former SMSAs, the study identified three key themes: (1) Chinese cultural pressures and normative expectations, (2) Sports norms reinforcing the sex-gender-sexuality triad, and (3) Anticipated stigma and internalized stigma. While echoing global patterns of discrimination within sports, the findings highlight the unique cultural influences shaping SMSAs' experiences and stress in China. This study underscores the urgent need for inclusive sports policies, diversity training, and mental health support systems to create safer, more equitable environments for sexual minority athletes.

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Experiences and Minority Stress of Sexual Minority Student Athletes in Chinese Collegiate Sports.

Author(s):
Xiang M; Soh KG; Xu Y; Ahrari S; Zakaria NS

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The study looks at how young athletes in China who are part of the LGBTQ+ community face discrimination in sports. The research found that cultural pressures and sports norms make things difficult for these athletes. The study suggests that sports need to be more inclusive and provide support for these athletes.

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pubmed id: 40108063 Indexed on March 20th, 2025

March 18th, 2025

Young People's Intentional and Unintentional Encounters with Internet Pornography in Australia.

Minihan S; Burton M; Giunta K; Villegas L; Nicholas M pubmed id: 40097900

Many teenagers in Australia have seen internet pornography, with most encountering it accidentally at first. Boys often see it on purpose, while girls see it by accident. The study shows that more steps should be taken to stop accidental encounters.

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Amidst the increased online engagement of adolescents, a growing global body of literature has examined adolescents' encounters with internet pornography (IP). Though prevalence rates vary across studies, collectively the literature suggests that most adolescents have encountered IP. However, there is a lack of recent Australian research regarding adolescents' encounters with IP, in particular research that distinguishes between intentional and unintentional encounters. The present study provides updated evidence on the prevalence of intentional and unintentional encounters with IP among Australian adolescents (n = 1004, 16-18 years) and examines sociodemographic characteristics associated with encounters. Approximately 75% of adolescents reported having ever encountered IP, with 40% of adolescents first encountering it under the age of 13 and accidentally. Most adolescents (63%) indicated that they encountered IP monthly or more often. Older adolescents, boys, sexually diverse adolescents, and disabled young people, were more likely to have ever encountered IP. Sexually diverse adolescents, young people with disability, and those who spoke a language other than English at home were also significantly more likely to first encounter IP at a younger age. Girls were more likely than boys to report first encountering IP unintentionally and were also more likely to report subsequent accidental encounters with IP. Conversely, boys were more likely to report encountering IP intentionally and recurrently. Finally, participants who reported being under 13 years of age when they first encountered IP were more likely to report recurrent and intentional encounters with IP. Our findings indicate that IP is highly visible in the online lives of Australian adolescents, with many encounters likely occurring unintentionally. Evidently, more stringent measures are needed on online platforms to prevent adolescents from unintentionally encountering IP.

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Young People's Intentional and Unintentional Encounters with Internet Pornography in Australia.

Author(s):
Minihan S; Burton M; Giunta K; Villegas L; Nicholas M

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Many teenagers in Australia have seen internet pornography, with most encountering it accidentally at first. Boys often see it on purpose, while girls see it by accident. The study shows that more steps should be taken to stop accidental encounters.

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pubmed id: 40097900 Indexed on March 18th, 2025

Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Sexual Health Education Program for Muslim Countries: An Intervention Study.

Karatana Ö; Beyhan A; Ergün A pubmed id: 40097899

A study in Turkey, a Muslim country, tested a sexual health education program with university students. Most students liked the program, found it useful, and learned more about sexual health. The results suggest that such a program could be helpful in other similar societies.

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In Muslim societies, issues related to sexual and reproductive health are rarely discussed and considered sensitive subjects. This study was conducted to assess the acceptability and effectiveness of a sexual health education program in Turkey, a Muslim country. The study was conducted using a one-group quasi-experimental design. The sexual health education program consisted of five sessions of sexual health education, pre-test, post-test, first follow-up (30 days after) and second follow-up (60 days after). The sample of the study consisted of 207 female and 79 male first year Muslim university students. At the end of the program, 96.5% of the Muslim university students stated that they liked the education, 96.2% found the education useful, 86.0% found the online education convenient, and 96.9% would use the information they learned. Muslim university students, in general, found the feasibility of the education to be highly favorable. It was determined that the post-test score of sexual health knowledge was higher than the pre-test score (p < 0.05). The program in this study was found to be adopted by Muslim university students and it is thought to be valuable in societies with similar religious beliefs and views.

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Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Sexual Health Education Program for Muslim Countries: An Intervention Study.

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Karatana Ö; Beyhan A; Ergün A

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A study in Turkey, a Muslim country, tested a sexual health education program with university students. Most students liked the program, found it useful, and learned more about sexual health. The results suggest that such a program could be helpful in other similar societies.

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pubmed id: 40097899 Indexed on March 18th, 2025

March 17th, 2025

Sterilization, Infecundity, and Reproductive Autonomy in Rural, Suburban, and Urban America: Results From a National Survey.

Clark S; Levy Z pubmed id: 40090703

This study looks at why more women in the countryside get sterilized compared to women in cities. It also checks if they want to undo the process more than city women, and how this affects their plans to have children.

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Rural women are significantly more likely than urban women to be sterilized. This study aims to understand why rural women depend so heavily on this method of fertility control, whether they are more likely than suburban and urban women to desire sterilization reversal, and the impact of female sterilization on rural women's ability to achieve their fertility goals.

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Sterilization, Infecundity, and Reproductive Autonomy in Rural, Suburban, and Urban America: Results From a National Survey.

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Clark S; Levy Z

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This study looks at why more women in the countryside get sterilized compared to women in cities. It also checks if they want to undo the process more than city women, and how this affects their plans to have children.

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pubmed id: 40090703 Indexed on March 17th, 2025

Event-level contextual and motivational risk factors for cannabis use: Evidence for differing associations based on individual-level patterns of cannabis use among sexual minority women and gender diverse individuals.

Dyar C; Feinstein BA pubmed id: 40092970

The study looked at why some sexual minority women and diverse gender individuals use cannabis. It found that if people use cannabis for reasons like wanting to feel better with friends or alone, they use more. Also, people who usually use cannabis to cope are more likely to feel its effects. The results can help create better ways to help these people with cannabis use.

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Few studies have examined event-level contextual and motivational risk factors for cannabis use (CU) among sexual minority women and gender diverse individuals (SMWGD). While existing studies assume the same risk factors are relevant for all individuals regardless of their pattern of CU, this study tests two theories proposing variation in associations between event-level risk factors and CU based on individual-level characteristics, including an individual's typical CU frequency (Koob & Volkow, 2010) and how often they use for different reasons and in different contexts (Creswell, 2021). We used an EMA study of CU among SMWGD to examine: 1) unmoderated event-level associations between contexts and motives for use and CU outcomes (e.g., intoxication, consequences); and 2) whether these event-level associations (e.g., daily motives predicting same-day CU outcome) varied by individual-level characteristics, including typical frequency and how often an individual uses for different reasons and in different contexts (e.g., proportion of CU days with coping motives). When an individual reported social, enhancement, or coping motives on a given occasion, they reported higher cannabis consumption. Further, using in both social and solitary settings during the same period (e.g., an evening) was associated with higher consumption than using in only social or solitary settings. Several moderators were identified. For example, coping motives more strongly predicted intoxication for individuals who tended to endorse coping motives more often. Some event-level risk factors may differentially impact CU as a function of individual-level CU patterns. Findings can help to inform the development of CU interventions for SMWGD.

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Event-level contextual and motivational risk factors for cannabis use: Evidence for differing associations based on individual-level patterns of cannabis use among sexual minority women and gender diverse individuals.

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Dyar C; Feinstein BA

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The study looked at why some sexual minority women and diverse gender individuals use cannabis. It found that if people use cannabis for reasons like wanting to feel better with friends or alone, they use more. Also, people who usually use cannabis to cope are more likely to feel its effects. The results can help create better ways to help these people with cannabis use.

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pubmed id: 40092970 Indexed on March 17th, 2025

March 16th, 2025

Fertility attitudes and intentions among postgraduate female and male students in China: A qualitative focus group study.

Duan C; Wang Y; Li M; Li Q pubmed id: 40089316

This research looks at what male and female postgraduate students in China think about having children and their plans for starting a family.

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To explore the fertility attitudes and intentions of postgraduate female and male students in China.

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Fertility attitudes and intentions among postgraduate female and male students in China: A qualitative focus group study.

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Duan C; Wang Y; Li M; Li Q

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This research looks at what male and female postgraduate students in China think about having children and their plans for starting a family.

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pubmed id: 40089316 Indexed on March 16th, 2025

"Deprived of my autonomy." Women's experiences and self-concepts of Hyperemesis Gravidarum - A qualitative study.

Lindgren L; Holmlund S; Choudri T; Nording ML; Vinnars MT; Lindqvist M pubmed id: 40088682

The research talks about how a condition called Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects women in many ways, including their health and feelings. The study wants to understand what women go through and how they see themselves when they have this condition.

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects women's health on a physical, psychological, and socioeconomic level, and they express a need for acknowledgement from family and healthcare providers. Historically associated with hysteria, Hyperemesis Gravidarum may still be stigmatised due to lingering perceptions of it as a psychological issue. To enhance understanding of the disease's impact on women's health, this study aimed to explore women's experiences and self-concepts of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

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"Deprived of my autonomy." Women's experiences and self-concepts of Hyperemesis Gravidarum - A qualitative study.

Author(s):
Lindgren L; Holmlund S; Choudri T; Nording ML; Vinnars MT; Lindqvist M

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The research talks about how a condition called Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects women in many ways, including their health and feelings. The study wants to understand what women go through and how they see themselves when they have this condition.

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pubmed id: 40088682 Indexed on March 16th, 2025

The conceptualisation and evolution of psychological birth trauma in the absence of identifiable risk factors: A scoping review.

Freestun M; George Midwife K; O'Brien C; Nagle Midwife C pubmed id: 40088681

This research paper looks at how the idea of psychological birth trauma is talked about in different studies. It focuses on new moms who didn't have any obvious risks or problems before or during birth.

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Psychological birth trauma is an emerging area of childbirth research lacking a universally accepted definition.This scoping review explores how psychological birth trauma has been conceptualised in the literature, focusing on perinatal women without identifiable risk factors (e.g., physical injury, maternal morbidity risk, or prior vulnerabilities).

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The conceptualisation and evolution of psychological birth trauma in the absence of identifiable risk factors: A scoping review.

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Freestun M; George Midwife K; O'Brien C; Nagle Midwife C

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This research paper looks at how the idea of psychological birth trauma is talked about in different studies. It focuses on new moms who didn't have any obvious risks or problems before or during birth.

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pubmed id: 40088681 Indexed on March 16th, 2025

March 14th, 2025

Queerly departed: Queer viral socialities and Caribbean migrant desires.

Murray DA pubmed id: 40083883

This paper talks about people from the Caribbean who are both queer and HIV positive, and how they move between Canada and the Caribbean. It looks at how their identities and health status affect their travels, and how difficult it is for them to cross borders meant for only certain people. The study highlights how complex and challenging these journeys are for these migrants.

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In this paper I explore the transnational journeys of a group of queer HIV positive (HIV+) Caribbean migrants moving between Canada and the Caribbean. I focus on queer orientations and viral statuses as key nodes of subjectivity and/or sociality that may combine in different ways to produce (re)orientations (qua Ahmed 2006) and new social relationships-queer viral socialities-that generate migratory desires and journeys across transnational borders. However, queer HIV+ migrants from Global South locations like the Caribbean often encounter difficulties crossing Global North borders designed to facilitate entry for select categories of acceptable migrants. Acknowledging the productive yet unpredictable interactions of queer viral orientations and socialities that generate migratory desires and journeys alongside the harsh surveillance and disciplinary actions of nation-states' border security regimes draws attention to the intersectionality and complexity of subjectivities, socialities, desires, and movements of queer HIV+ Caribbean migrants specifically, and transnational migrants more generally as they navigate the barriers and inequities of state migration apparatuses.

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Queerly departed: Queer viral socialities and Caribbean migrant desires.

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Murray DA

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This paper talks about people from the Caribbean who are both queer and HIV positive, and how they move between Canada and the Caribbean. It looks at how their identities and health status affect their travels, and how difficult it is for them to cross borders meant for only certain people. The study highlights how complex and challenging these journeys are for these migrants.

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pubmed id: 40083883 Indexed on March 14th, 2025

Making a Family: Kinning and Conception in Lesbian Families.

Geerts A pubmed id: 40080729

In the Netherlands, lesbian couples have different choices for having a baby, like using a sperm bank or known donor, and having medical help or doing it themselves. They think a lot about who the donors are and how they will fit into their families. This study looks at how these couples make decisions and what it means for family relationships.

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In the Netherlands, lesbian couples have a relatively high level of agency in shaping conception, as they can choose between different donor constructions (sperm bank donor versus contact donor), high- and low-tech medical interventions, and clinical and non-clinical inseminations. This results in pluriform conceptive practices, which this paper examines through the lens of , i.e. the active establishment of kinship ties. This paper aims to increase our understanding of how lesbian couples shape conception and how this is related to existing kinship discourses, particularly discourses on motherhood and the role of the donor. 48 semi-structured interviews with both partners in 24 lesbian couples expecting their first child were conducted and thematically analyzed. Analysis show that kinning intentions play an important role when lesbian couples make decisions for conception. Reaffirming the lesbian relationship and managing the relationship with the sperm donor were central concerns. I conclude that conception is a symbolically laden event in which different strategies could be employed to set the stage for desired future family relations. As such, conceptive practices provide a window into how expectant lesbian couples understand and mold existing kinship discourses to fit their families.

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Making a Family: Kinning and Conception in Lesbian Families.

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Geerts A

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In the Netherlands, lesbian couples have different choices for having a baby, like using a sperm bank or known donor, and having medical help or doing it themselves. They think a lot about who the donors are and how they will fit into their families. This study looks at how these couples make decisions and what it means for family relationships.

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pubmed id: 40080729 Indexed on March 14th, 2025

Sexual Prejudice Predicts Opposition to Marriage Equality for Men and Women.

Clarke EV; Sibley CG; Osborne D pubmed id: 40080727

The study looked at how people's ideas about gender and the LGBTQIA+ community affect their support for marriage equality. They found that negative feelings towards LGBTQIA+ people made both men and women less supportive over time. For men, these feelings and their views on marriage equality influenced each other.

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Despite the need to identify crucial barriers to equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community, it remains unclear if prejudiced attitudes-namely, sexual prejudice and ambivalent sexism-precede declines in support for marriage equality or if one's policy position impacts prejudices. We examine these two possibilities by utilizing four annual waves (2014-2017) of longitudinal panel data to assess the temporal ordering of sexual prejudice, ambivalent sexism and support for marriage equality across heterosexual men ( = 9,036) and women ( = 15,185). Results reveal that sexual prejudice predicts within-person declines in support for marriage equality for both women and men. This association is, however, bi-directional for men. We replicate these associations across (a) ethnic majority and minority men and women and (b) non-religious and religious men and women, albeit with a few notable exceptions: Hostile sexism sexual prejudice for ethnic minority men, and benevolent sexism support for marriage equality among ethnic majority group men and non-religious men. Collectively, our results demonstrate that conservative gender ideologies hostile attitudes toward the LGB+ community over time.

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Sexual Prejudice Predicts Opposition to Marriage Equality for Men and Women.

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Clarke EV; Sibley CG; Osborne D

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The study looked at how people's ideas about gender and the LGBTQIA+ community affect their support for marriage equality. They found that negative feelings towards LGBTQIA+ people made both men and women less supportive over time. For men, these feelings and their views on marriage equality influenced each other.

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pubmed id: 40080727 Indexed on March 14th, 2025

March 13th, 2025

"That's Definitely a Red Flag": Sexual Violence Risk Perception by Men who have Sex with Men Using Dating and Sexual Networking Apps.

Korovich M; Nicoletti A; Bettinelli M; Shank F; Angelone DJ; Jones MC pubmed id: 40078319

Men who have sex with men (MSM) use dating apps to meet new people, but this can make them more likely to face sexual violence. This study looked at what warning signs MSM see as risky when using these apps. People talked about yellow, orange, and red flags that help them decide if someone might be dangerous.

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Sexual violence (SV) victimization is a growing concern for men who have sex with men (MSM), given their high risk for SV relative to heterosexual peers. MSM frequently utilize dating and sexual networking (DSN) apps to meet potential partners, which also puts them at a higher risk of victimization. Understanding the connection between DSN apps and SV victimization for MSM can inform the development of prevention interventions. The aim of this study was to examine partner characteristics MSM perceive as associated with SV risk on DSN apps. We conducted two virtual semi-structured focus groups with 14 MSM between the ages of 18 and 30. Group facilitators queried participants about their experiences with DSN apps and attributes of potentially risky partners. Three levels of perceived SV risk cues emerged as primary themes: yellow flags (attributes used to determine continued engagement), orange flags (caution or warning signs), and red flags (clear indications of danger). MSM described how they use these "flags" to evaluate SV risk when considering whether to interact with potential partners on DSN apps. Future research should assess whether these attributes are indeed associated with SV perpetration and whether strengthening skills for safely navigating DSN app interactions can reduce victimization for MSM.

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"That's Definitely a Red Flag": Sexual Violence Risk Perception by Men who have Sex with Men Using Dating and Sexual Networking Apps.

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Korovich M; Nicoletti A; Bettinelli M; Shank F; Angelone DJ; Jones MC

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Men who have sex with men (MSM) use dating apps to meet new people, but this can make them more likely to face sexual violence. This study looked at what warning signs MSM see as risky when using these apps. People talked about yellow, orange, and red flags that help them decide if someone might be dangerous.

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pubmed id: 40078319 Indexed on March 13th, 2025

Sexual Embodiment and Sexual Renegotiation Post-Cancer for LGBTQ People with a Cervix.

Sperring S; Ussher J; Power R; Hawkey A pubmed id: 40075053

LGBTQ people with a cervix who have cancer face special challenges because doctors often don’t fully understand their needs. Many do not get the right help with changes to their bodies and questions about intimacy. It is important for healthcare professionals to learn more about how to support LGBTQ patients.

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people face unique challenges in the context of cancer due to cis-heterocentric constructions of sexuality in oncological care. This paper explores the impacts of these challenges for LGBTQ people with a cervix, examining embodied sexual changes and sexual renegotiation during and after cancer, and the implications for LGBTQ people's access to relevant, tailored cancer information and support. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 57 LGBTQ people with a cervix with cancer and 14 intimate partners, representing a range of cancer types and stages. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Several participants positioned changes to their sexual embodiment as abject, instilling a loss of control and uncertainty. Sexual practices were misunderstood by many health-care professionals (HCPs), meaning concerns about bodily changes, sex, and intimacy were poorly addressed in cancer support resources and medical interactions. This left LGBTQ participants and their partners ill-equipped to cope with changes to sexual functioning, feeling unsupported, distressed, and as though their sexual concerns were of less importance than those of cis-heterosexual patients. However, some LGBTQ participants and partners were able to renegotiate sexual practices through engaging in non-genital intimacy and experimenting with non-penetrative sex. This was facilitated through good couple communication, where needs were openly discussed between partners. Assumptions of heterosexuality and cisgender embodiment, identity, and sexual expression have serious implications for LGBTQ people's physical and emotional well-being, agency, and sexual health decision-making. These assumptions also affect access to relevant and culturally safe sexual health information and care. Findings reinforce the need for the inclusion of LGBTQ content in HCP education and professional training curricula, and institutional support for LGBTQ-inclusive practice behaviors.

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Sexual Embodiment and Sexual Renegotiation Post-Cancer for LGBTQ People with a Cervix.

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Sperring S; Ussher J; Power R; Hawkey A

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LGBTQ people with a cervix who have cancer face special challenges because doctors often don’t fully understand their needs. Many do not get the right help with changes to their bodies and questions about intimacy. It is important for healthcare professionals to learn more about how to support LGBTQ patients.

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pubmed id: 40075053 Indexed on March 13th, 2025

March 12th, 2025

Parental and Artificial Intelligence Perspectives on Adolescent Sexting: A Comparative Analysis.

Ricon T; Dolev-Cohen M pubmed id: 40069429

This study looked at how AI and parents talk to kids about sexting. It found that AI models often focus on strict rules and think sexting is risky, while parents have different views. The study also shows that AI might not be as good as parents in having these important talks with kids.

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This study investigated the perspectives of artificial intelligence (AI) language models on the complex issue of sexting among adolescents, comparing their ability to mediate and manage quality communication on the topic with traditional parental mediation strategies. Drawing on a survey of 472 parents, the research compared parental attitudes, communication patterns, and mediation approaches to the outputs generated by four AI systems. The findings revealed that AI models emphasize to emphasize restrictive mediation strategies and highlight the perceived susceptibility and severity of sexting, while parental responses were varied. Notably, the AI systems differed in predicting dysfunctional parent-child communication on sexting, suggesting divergent implicit models of ideal communication dynamics. By comparing AI-generated responses with human reactions, this research offers initial insights into the significance of parental communication with adolescents regarding sexting and the potential limitations of current language models in promoting improved discussions between parents and adolescents on sensitive topics.

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Parental and Artificial Intelligence Perspectives on Adolescent Sexting: A Comparative Analysis.

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Ricon T; Dolev-Cohen M

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This study looked at how AI and parents talk to kids about sexting. It found that AI models often focus on strict rules and think sexting is risky, while parents have different views. The study also shows that AI might not be as good as parents in having these important talks with kids.

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pubmed id: 40069429 Indexed on March 12th, 2025

March 11th, 2025

Pleasure-Inclusive Sex Education, Sexual Agency, and Sexual Well-Being in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Scoping Review.

van Ditzhuijzen J; Overeem A pubmed id: 40064738

Learning about pleasure in sex education can help people make better choices and feel better about themselves. The study found that most research shows good results from this type of education, but more research is needed to understand it better.

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It is known that incorporating pleasure into sex education can promote condom use (e.g., Zaneva et al., 2022), but it remains unclear whether this approach also contributes to sexual agency and sexual well-being more broadly. Pleasure-inclusive sex education is designed to enhance sexual agency, which, in turn, may facilitate sexual well-being. In this study, we review the literature on two key topics: (1) the associations between pleasure-inclusive sex education and sexual agency, and (2) the links between sexual agency and sexual well-being. We conducted a search across five scientific databases using a broad range of variables related to pleasure-inclusive sex education, sexual agency, and various aspects of sexual well-being, focusing on research from the last two decades. A total of 33 articles were selected for inclusion. In Part 1 of the review, we found that all studies reported positive associations between pleasure-based sex education and sexual agency or sexual well-being. However, the literature was marked by limitations, preventing definitive conclusions about the added benefits of the pleasure component. In Part 2, we found positive associations between sexual agency (and related variables) and sexual well-being. While sexual agency appears to be linked to increased sexual well-being, it remains unclear whether pleasure-inclusive sex education plays a significant role in this relationship. Given these findings, there is a strong need for high-quality research using innovative evaluation designs that consider other important sources of sex education and contextual factors.

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Pleasure-Inclusive Sex Education, Sexual Agency, and Sexual Well-Being in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Scoping Review.

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van Ditzhuijzen J; Overeem A

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Learning about pleasure in sex education can help people make better choices and feel better about themselves. The study found that most research shows good results from this type of education, but more research is needed to understand it better.

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pubmed id: 40064738 Indexed on March 11th, 2025

March 10th, 2025

Deep and Superficial Dyspareunia Questionnaire: a patient-reported outcome measure for genito-pelvic dyspareunia.

Marshall N; Levang SL; Liu YD; Noga H; Allaire C; Altas M; Correia S; Driscoll M; Merkt-Caprile K; Nishikawara R; Weaver R; Howard AF; Sutherland J; Brotto LA; Pukall CF; Yong PJ pubmed id: 40062466

Dyspareunia is a condition that causes pain during sex for many women and some people of other genders. It can be deep or shallow pain, but doctors have trouble figuring out exactly where the pain is coming from because of the tools they currently use.

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Dyspareunia affects 8%-22% of women worldwide and an unknown number of gender-diverse people. Dyspareunia is commonly categorized into deep and superficial subtypes based on pain location and underlying etiology; however, current assessment tools inadequately differentiate between pain locations.

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Deep and Superficial Dyspareunia Questionnaire: a patient-reported outcome measure for genito-pelvic dyspareunia.

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Marshall N; Levang SL; Liu YD; Noga H; Allaire C; Altas M; Correia S; Driscoll M; Merkt-Caprile K; Nishikawara R; Weaver R; Howard AF; Sutherland J; Brotto LA; Pukall CF; Yong PJ

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Dyspareunia is a condition that causes pain during sex for many women and some people of other genders. It can be deep or shallow pain, but doctors have trouble figuring out exactly where the pain is coming from because of the tools they currently use.

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pubmed id: 40062466 Indexed on March 10th, 2025

Sexual satisfaction and function (SatisFunction) survey post-vaginoplasty for transgender and gender diverse individuals: preliminary development and content validity for future clinical use.

Sahmoud A; Russell R; Kelley E; Fraiman E; Goldblatt C; Loria M; Mishra K; Gupta S; Pope R pubmed id: 40061445

Some people have a gender identity that doesn't match their birth gender, and they are called transgender and gender diverse individuals. Regular surveys about feeling happy and healthy with sexual life aren't right for them.

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Transgender and gender diverse individuals (TGDIs) are people whose gender identity is not in line with their sex assigned at birth, but current surveys used for cisgender patients addressing sexual satisfaction and function (SFS) do not fit the needs of this unique population.

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Sexual satisfaction and function (SatisFunction) survey post-vaginoplasty for transgender and gender diverse individuals: preliminary development and content validity for future clinical use.

Author(s):
Sahmoud A; Russell R; Kelley E; Fraiman E; Goldblatt C; Loria M; Mishra K; Gupta S; Pope R

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Some people have a gender identity that doesn't match their birth gender, and they are called transgender and gender diverse individuals. Regular surveys about feeling happy and healthy with sexual life aren't right for them.

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pubmed id: 40061445 Indexed on March 10th, 2025