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February 22nd, 2025
"My First Threesome with Them Was a Religious Experience": A Mixed-Methods Study of Symbiosexual Experiences.
Johnston SW pubmed id: 39984791The study looks at people who are attracted to the energy of people in relationships, called symbiosexual attraction. The research finds that these people have unique and special experiences when in relationships with couples, helping us understand and accept their feelings more.
February 17th, 2025
The assessment of the sexuality of patients with a borderline personality disorders based on their 2D:4D digit ratio.
Holka-Pokorska J; Kucharski A pubmed id: 39958520The hormones in the amniotic fluid before birth, especially how much androgens and estrogens there are, might affect how the brain grows. This could be linked to how people respond to sexual things and control certain behaviors when they are older.
February 16th, 2025
Negotiating belonging, risk and agency: discourses of sexuality among young people with migration experience in Southern Sweden.
Amroussia N; Lindroth M; Andersson C pubmed id: 39955635The research looked at how young people who moved to Sweden think and talk about sexuality. They interviewed 20 people and found three main ideas: feeling like they belong, seeing sex as risky, and understanding their own sexual choices. These ideas helped the young people understand their experiences and thoughts about sexuality.
February 14th, 2025
Domestic violence and pregnancy intendedness: A cross-sectional study in Nepal.
Chalise P; Jean Infanti J; Devi Pun K; Rae Simpson M; Henriksen L; Lukasse M pubmed id: 39947101This study looked at how domestic violence might lead to more unexpected pregnancies in women in Nepal. Researchers wanted to see if being in harmful relationships made it harder for women to control when they have babies.
Postpartum hormonal contraceptive use in Denmark during 1997-2021.
Larsen SV; Mikkelsen AP; Madsen KB; Liu X; Munk-Olsen T; Frokjaer VG; Lidegaard Ø pubmed id: 39947100This paper talks about how new moms in Denmark use birth control after having a baby. It looks at the different types of birth control they use and why they choose them.
February 12th, 2025
Bi+ identity visibility and well-being in the context of romantic relationships.
McGorray EL; Finkel EJ; Feinstein BA pubmed id: 39936168This study looked at 450 people who like more than one gender to see if feeling like others can't see their identity lowers their happiness. It found that people feel happier when their identity is visible, especially in certain romantic relationships. Being in relationships where they feel seen helps them feel better.
The Role of Positive and Negative Metacognitions About Sex in the Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Problematic Consumption of Pornography. A Mediation Model.
Huțul TD; Karner-Huțuleac A; Mariș AM; Filote IM; Chiricheș FB; Mavrichi MIF pubmed id: 39935903This study looks at how thoughts about sex, whether good or bad, can affect the link between feeling upset or stressed and having trouble with watching too much pornography.
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of On-Demand Tadalafil Alone or Combined With Lidocaine Spray for Treating Patients With Comorbid Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Liu M; Deng ZX; Zhu X; Hu S pubmed id: 39935900This study looked at how well 20 mg tadalafil works on its own or with lidocaine spray to help men with both erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Researchers wanted to see if these treatments were safe and effective.
Experiences of African immigrant and refugee women with prenatal and maternal health care services and treatment adherence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Negash B; Michelle Driedger S; Hatala A; Iervolino A; Daniel S; Mignone J pubmed id: 39938134More African women are moving to Canada, so there's a need for better health care services for mothers and babies.
Informal digital peer support for mental health: understanding the digital support practices of LGBTQ+ young people in Australia.
Byron P; McDaid L pubmed id: 39937666The study looks at how young LGBTQ+ people in Australia use social media to help each other with mental health support. It shows that using social media can give them friendships and care that help them feel better, along with other healthcare help they might get. The research highlights that having online friends and groups can be very important for feeling supported and connected.
February 11th, 2025
Effect of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation in Multiparous Egyptian Women with Vaginal Laxity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Hady DAA pubmed id: 39930034The study looked at how a treatment called TTNS helps women with loose vaginal muscles. It found that when women did TTNS along with exercises, their muscles got stronger and they felt better. The results showed that TTNS worked better than just doing exercises alone.
February 10th, 2025
A cross-sectional survey on the sexual health status of Chinese men in Guinea.
Lin YH; Song XT; Wang JS; Zhang N pubmed id: 39925411This study looks at the sexual health of Chinese men who live and work in Guinea. It aims to learn more about their health and well-being.
February 9th, 2025
Homoerotic Masculinity Through Chemsex. A Cultural Analysis of Substance Uses in Gay Men of Mexico.
López-Barrientos HA pubmed id: 39917899This study looks at how culture affects drug use among gay men in Mexico. It found that identity, being a man, and feelings for other men are important in why and how they use certain drugs during sex. The researchers talked to a group of gay men to learn more about this.
Exploring sexual and romantic functioning as early risk factors of schizophrenia: a narrative review.
Dospělová P; Šustová P; Zakreski E; Androvičová R pubmed id: 39917076People with schizophrenia often have trouble with things like love and being close to others, and researchers don’t yet know why this happens.
Evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of emergency medicine physicians in managing priapism cases-a cross section study.
Aziz SS; Siam WA; Saleh YSN; Hashem AA; Bandy A; Bahaj SS; Elshemally AAE pubmed id: 39917075Priapism is a medical emergency that causes a long-lasting and painful erection. Emergency medicine doctors are the first to treat it, but we don't know much about what they know or how they handle this problem.
Cross-sectional and prospective associations between self-compassion and sexual distress in couples coping with sexual interest/arousal disorder.
Massé-Pfister M; Rosen NO; Bigras N; Girouard A; Perrier-Léonard D; Bergeron S pubmed id: 39916375When one person in a relationship doesn't feel much desire, both people can feel upset and stressed. Being kind to themselves might help them feel better and improve their relationship too.
Choking/Strangulation During Sex: Understanding and Negotiating "Safety" Among 18-35 Year Old Australians.
Conte I; Sharman LS; Douglas H pubmed id: 39907845Many young adults in Australia think that choking during sex can be safe if they are careful. They believe being gentle, having permission, and trusting each other can make it safer. However, they need more information to understand the risks better.
Benefits of movement-based Behaviors on improving erectile function in American men: a nationwide survey study.
Chen Y; Zhuang Q; Xia W; Shao N; Zhang B; Feng X pubmed id: 39906650Erectile dysfunction is a common problem that can affect how people feel and their bodies. Scientists are studying how different types of exercise, like intense workouts, moderate exercise, walking or cycling, and muscle activities, might help with this.
Approaches in care for people with variations of sex characteristics-focus groups in the European context on the strengths and challenges of multidisciplinary teams.
Gramc M pubmed id: 39906501In 2006, a group of doctors and experts decided to have teams with different specialists work together to help kids with unique gender differences. These teams include doctors, parents, and the children to make sure everyone works together in the best way possible.
A Both/And Approach to Conceptualizing Multiple Minority Stress in Sexual and Racial Minorities.
Moino K; Parrott DJ; Swartout K pubmed id: 39906189The study looked at stress from being both a racial and sexual minority and how it relates to drinking problems and violence in relationships. Researchers found that combining different ways of looking at stress reveals bigger connections to these problems. The results suggest using intersectional approaches can help understand the health of sexual and racial minorities better.
A phenomenographic study of midwives' perceptions of abortion care in Japan.
Mizuno M; Ando F; Ohira M pubmed id: 39904014This study looked at what midwives in Japan think about when helping with abortion care. The goal was to make the care better and safer.
The importance of patient-centered contraceptive care: Linking provider contraceptive coercion to patient psychological distress and mental well-being.
Swan LET; Wasser O; Cannon LM pubmed id: 39893714Sometimes doctors might push people to use or not use birth control, and this can make healthcare feel unfair. This study looked at how this kind of pressure affects people's mental health, which hasn't been studied before.
Sexually transmitted infections (Chlamydia trachomatis, genital HSV, and HPV) and female fertility: A scoping review.
Kristensen TS; Foldager A; Laursen ASD; Mikkelsen EM pubmed id: 39889622Every day, lots of people get infections like Chlamydia, which might affect women having babies later. The researchers looked at studies from 2002 to 2022 to see how infections like Chlamydia, herpes, and HPV could affect women before pregnancy. They found that most studies looked at Chlamydia and sometimes said it made it harder to have babies, but more studies are needed.
Isolated circinate balanitis successfully treated with topical tacrolimus.
Bhatia R; Kumar N; Kansal NK; Sushantika pubmed id: 39886255Circinate balanitis is a skin problem that can happen with some illnesses like arthritis. This report talks about a case where a person had it by itself and got better using a special ointment called tacrolimus.
Moth-eaten alopecia and beyond: Syphilitic alopecia - Revisited.
Murthy AB; Palaniappan V; Elango RR; Karthikeyan K pubmed id: 39886254A 38-year-old man had hair loss and swollen lymph nodes because of syphilis. He got a medicine injection and his hair started to grow back. Checking hair and lymph nodes can help doctors figure out if someone has this kind of hair loss.
Micropapillomatosis labialis - Report of three cases.
Tayal R; Srihari S; Goyal V pubmed id: 39886253Vestibular papillomatosis is a rare, harmless condition that looks similar to another condition, often leading to wrong diagnoses and unnecessary treatments. The paper talks about three cases of this condition.
Kaposi's sarcoma unmasked by corticosteroids in an advanced HIV patient with tuberculosis immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome.
Kadnur HB; Reddy HC; Wanve B; Sonowal R; Rughwani H; Sekaran A pubmed id: 39886252A man with HIV and tuberculosis got better with treatment, but then they found another disease called Kaposi's sarcoma. Doctors used special medicines very carefully to help him, and this shows how important it is to watch patients closely when they have these illnesses.
Behcet syndrome: A rare cause of recurrent genital ulceration.
Narang SK; Shah HA pubmed id: 39886251Behcet syndrome is a disease that causes sores and skin problems, and it can be related to genetics. A 16-year-old boy had mouth and genital sores, along with skin issues, but no other big health problems. Doctors used special tests and medicine to help him get better.
Resurgence of sexually transmitted infections in India.
Narain JP; Mohan N; Vedhanaygam M; Swamiappan M; Rajagopalan R pubmed id: 39886248STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, are going up around the world, including in India. While HIV is going down, other STIs are not going down as much, and drug-resistant syphilis is coming back. To fix this problem, it’s important to watch STIs carefully, treat them right, and have good STI control programs.
Kaposi's sarcoma immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome: A forgotten entity nowadays.
Cristina FR; Lorena VC; Tamara FS; Juan FC; Marta VN; Carlos PSV; Andrea GPL; Rafael CR; Esther QE pubmed id: 39886246The paper talks about two people with skin problems caused by a disease linked to HIV. They were treated but still got very sick and sadly passed away because their bodies reacted badly to the treatment.
Circinate balanitis: Early manifestation of reactive arthritis? A case series.
Mehta VP; Jadav SD; Patel AT; Patel KB pubmed id: 39886245This research paper talks about a skin problem called circinate balanitis that usually happens with reactive arthritis. It usually comes with other problems like arthritis, eye redness, or urinary issues, but this paper discusses three cases where it happened by itself.
Diagnostic dilemma for human immunodeficiency virus in a fatal case of acute myeloid leukemia.
Maurya SP; Sharma A; Jahan F; Gautam H; Das BK pubmed id: 39886242A man with leukemia tested negative for HIV using regular tests even though he actually had HIV. Later, special tests showed he did have an early form of the virus. He got very sick soon after, and the regular tests weren't good enough for his special situation.
Unveiling epilepsia partialis continua as an early indicator of HIV encephalitis.
Arivalagan B; Goel J; Gupta S; Singh BP; Bhardwaj S; Rayapureddi K pubmed id: 39886241A young man without any known health problems developed seizures that got worse over time. He was found to have HIV and special brain problems, but got better after getting strong medicine for HIV, seizures, and his immune system. This shows how important it is to choose the right medicines when treating people with HIV and seizures.
Pregnancy-associated systemic lupus erythematosus in people living with HIV/AIDS.
Mendiratta V; Yadav A pubmed id: 39886240This research paper talks about a 28-year-old woman who was pregnant and had both lupus and HIV, which made her pregnancy risky. Doctors also found she had a hidden tuberculosis infection, and she was treated, but her baby had a condition called hydrops fetalis. The study shows how having multiple health issues can make pregnancy even harder.
Challenges in status disclosure and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in children living with HIV: An observational study.
Aggarwal S; Walia R; Chopra D; Malhotra V; Gupta S; Malhan S; Singh H pubmed id: 39886239Taking HIV medicine helps kids live longer, but it's hard for them to talk about having HIV and remembering to take their medicine. This study looks at these problems in kids living in Punjab, India.
Relapse of secondary syphilis in a PLHIV - A new entity.
Sankaranantham M pubmed id: 39886237Syphilis and other bacterial infections you can get from sex are becoming more common again worldwide. People often get syphilis and HIV together since they spread the same way. Syphilis can act differently if someone also has HIV, and there was a case where syphilis reappeared after treatment.
Unusual manifestations of syphilis in HIV.
Chenganasseri SH; Mali S; Bathula A; Danturty I; Krishna AV; Singh TR pubmed id: 39886235This paper talks about how more people are getting both syphilis and HIV at the same time. It says having both can make syphilis show up in unusual ways and harder to treat. The paper shares four patient stories to explain this.
Donovanosis: Case series of a rare entity in the background of declining incidence worldwide.
Sriram CK; Krishnaram AS pubmed id: 39886234Donovanosis is a rare disease that people can get through sexual contact, caused by a specific bacteria. It usually shows up as a sore with extra tissue, mostly in private areas. These days, it's not common, but the paper shares three cases because it's unusual and interesting.
Multifaceted lichen planus: Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome with coexisting cutaneous, nail, and hair manifestations in a singular clinical saga.
Rajenesh A; Gupta S; Chopra D pubmed id: 39886232Lichen planus is a long-lasting skin and mouth problem that makes itchy, purple bumps. It can also affect nails and hair. The paper talks about a 40-year-old woman with a rare mix of skin, nail, and mouth issues from lichen planus.
Posterior uveitis of syphilitic etiology.
Sankaranantham M pubmed id: 39886230Syphilis can cause eye problems that might make a person lose their sight if not treated early. It's important for young doctors to know about this so they can help people in time. This report wants them to look out for these eye issues caused by syphilis.
Anatomic site distribution of in men who have sex with men attending a tertiary care hospital in North India.
Verma R; Gupta S; Gupta N; Singh R; Mala R; Sood S pubmed id: 39886229This study looked at the spread of a common infection in certain parts of the body among men, especially in India. These infections don't always show symptoms, but they can still spread and cause more sickness. They can also make other diseases easier to catch and harder to treat.
Pemphigus vulgaris and lichen planus pigmentosus in an HIV-positive patient.
Muna B; Shanmugam S pubmed id: 39886227This paper talks about a rare skin problem called pemphigus vulgaris. A 31-year-old patient had this problem along with HIV and another skin issue called lichen planus pigmentosus.
The impact of infertility on the mental health of women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment.
Moutzouroulia A; Asimakopoulou Z; Tzavara C; Asimakopoulos K; Adonakis G; Kaponis A pubmed id: 39884254Infertility is hard for many couples, causing stress and worry. New medical treatments give hope, and using mental health surveys can help women who need support.
Empowerment in prevention: a qualitative inquiry into Black girl-centred strategies for reducing HIV/STI and drug misuse risk.
Opara I; Asabor E; Rutledge J; Brooks Stephens JR; Cayo S; Duran-Becerra B; Abrams J pubmed id: 39876818Black girls in the U.S. are more likely to get infections like STIs that can lead to HIV. The study talked to Black girls aged 13 to 18 to find out why current programs don't work well for them. They found the programs need to include more talks between kids and parents, less stigma at school, and should be designed specifically for Black girls.
Antenatal Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections to Improve Maternal and Newborn Outcomes: An Update From 11 Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Babalola CM; Klausner JD pubmed id: 39874241Doctors can check and treat common diseases that spread through germs from one person to another during pregnancy, even in places without a lot of resources. Research over ten years shows that this helps moms and may help babies, too. More studies are needed to see how to save money and make these treatments better.
Agency in young people's unsafe abortion trajectories in Papua New Guinea.
Mitchell E; Vallely LM; Ase S; Aeno H; Ofi P; Nake Trumb R; Mek A; Kennedy E; Black K; Mola GDL; Bagita MR; Pomat W; Kelly-Hanku A; Bell S pubmed id: 39873453In Papua New Guinea, many young people face challenges because abortion is not allowed and looked down upon. This makes it hard for them to find safe ways to end a pregnancy or get help afterward. The study looked at their experiences and found ways to better support them, like giving them access to birth control and help when needed.
Healthcare, socioeconomic and obstetric factors associated with the excess of cesarean sections in 880,000 births from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Martins ES; de Oliveira LD; Bessa Martins LF; Tavares LM; Costa Dos Santos MB; de Barros Neto M; Godinho MV; Saldanha Marinho RA; de Hollanda Cavalcanti SS; Vetter Rodrigues VH; Veggi AB; Guimaraes RM pubmed id: 39862701The study looked at why there are so many cesarean deliveries in Rio de Janeiro. The city is working on plans to help doctors and hospitals improve how babies are delivered.
Abortion provision and characteristics of abortion patients in an academic medical center in Washington state before and after Dobbs.
Riley T; Fiastro AE; Willerford A; Benson LS; Godfrey EM; Prager S pubmed id: 39862700The study looks at how abortion care changed in a big hospital in Washington, a state that supports abortion rights, before and after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
Definition of a European pre-vasectomy scoring system to identify patients at risk of vasectomy regret.
Degraeve A; Tosco L; Tombal B; Roumeguere T; Beirnaert J; Hamal R; Bugli C; Cosentino M; Gin Don LW; Skrodzka M; Albersen M; van Renterghem K; Sempels M; Penning D; Fode M; Faix A; Waterloos M; Gomez BG; Carnicelli D; Graziana JP; Morgado A; D'Hauwers K; Serefoglu E; Manfredi C; Weyne E; Beck J; Osmonov D; Roller C; Ferreti L; Russo G; Yafi FA; Cuzin B; Madec FX; Vanoverschelde G; Hervé F; Chung E; Nordström U; Cocci A; Zahr RA; Triffaux F; Suks M; Alnajjar H; Van Damme J; Ward S pubmed id: 39850147A vasectomy is a common way to stop having kids forever. It is safe and works really well.
Nutraceutical and low energy shockwave treatments improved sexual function recovery in a rat pelvic neurovascular injury model.
Crisostomo-Wynne TC; Hertz AM; Ferrini MG; Brand TC; Salgar SK pubmed id: 39845379Some injuries to the pelvis can cause bad problems like erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. A new herbal mix called COMP4 and a special therapy might help heal the body and fix the root cause of ED instead of just treating the symptoms.