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February 9th, 2025
Male genital self-image, premature ejaculation, and affecting factors.
Koçak V; Tufan O pubmed id: 38979397People who feel bad about how their private parts look may have trouble enjoying or responding during sex.
Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing PrEP and Other Sexual Health Services Among Immigrant Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles County.
Brooks RA; Nieto O; Rosenberg-Carlson E; Morales K; Üsküp DK; Santillan M; Inzunza Z pubmed id: 38977534In the United States, Latino immigrant men who have sex with men (ILMSM) have a higher risk of HIV but have trouble getting medicine to prevent it. This study talks about the problems they face, like high costs and lack of insurance, and ways to help, such as clinics focused on Latino or LGBT people. The study offers ideas to make it easier for them to get the medicine and services they need.
'I just LOVE data': perceptions and practices of data sharing and privacy among users of the .
Middleweek B; Klinger L pubmed id: 38970796This study looked at how people using a smart vibrator feel about data privacy and sharing. Users want to learn more about their bodies and help research in sexual health by sharing their data. They also want to change how women's health is studied, focusing on making healthcare more fair and inclusive.
Abortion in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
High H; Katczynski A pubmed id: 38967624In Laos, a new rule in 2021 explained when abortion is allowed, showing it has been legal in certain cases since 1975. Though unregulated abortion is illegal, some people think abortion is wrong because of their beliefs, making it a complex topic in Laos.
Patient experiences switching from in-clinic to self-administration of injectable contraception in two Western US states.
Newmark RL; Hodge CC; Shih G; Karlin J pubmed id: 38965382Women switched from going to the clinic for shots to giving themselves shots at home during COVID-19. They talked about what they liked and didn't like about doing this.
B/F/TAF forgiveness to non-adherence.
Maggiolo F; Taramasso L; Valenti D; Blanchi S; Centorrino F; Comi L; Di Biagio A pubmed id: 38964843The study looked at how well a specific HIV medicine works even when people don't take it perfectly. They found that most of the time, people could keep their HIV under control with less than perfect adherence. The medicine studied showed it can still work well if people are somewhat forgetful in taking it.
Describing the effect of COVID-19 on sexual and healthcare-seeking behaviours of men who have sex with men in three counties in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.
Shaw SY; Biegun JCS; Leung S; Isac S; Musyoki HK; Mugambi M; Kioko J; Musimbi J; Olango K; Kuria S; Ongaro MK; Walimbwa J; Emmanuel F; Blanchard J; Pickles M; Mishra S; Becker ML; Lazarus L; Lorway R; Bhattacharjee P pubmed id: 38964841The COVID-19 pandemic made it harder for people in sub-Saharan Africa to get help to prevent HIV. We don't know much about how this affected men who have sex with men in Kenya.
Quality, acceptability and usability of self-sampling kits used by non-healthcare professionals for STI diagnosis in Spain: a single-blind study.
Gómez-Castellá J; Cobos Briz M; Nuño N; Diaz A; Bru-Gorraiz FJ; Martín-Gorgojo A; Almonacid-Garrido MC; Mir A; Muñoz M; Del Amo J pubmed id: 38964838In Spain, more people are getting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) recently. Although there's a good way to test for STIs by using self-sampling kits, these kits are not allowed in Spain yet.
Trauma-informed support after a complicated childbirth - An early intervention to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress, fear of childbirth and mental illness.
Andersson H; Nieminen K; Malmquist A; Grundström H pubmed id: 38963988Women who have difficult childbirths can feel very stressed and scared afterwards. This study tested a special support program to help these mothers feel better and less worried.
Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds.
Sharman LS; Fitzgerald R; Douglas H pubmed id: 38961025In Australia, a lot of young people think sexual strangulation is okay, even though it can be dangerous. The study found that many men, women, and people of other genders have tried it, often because they believe it can be done safely. The researchers say that educating young people about the risks and how to ensure safety and consent is very important.
Comparison of shipping versus immediate freezer storage of vaginal samples for vaginal microbiota assessment.
Tuddenham S; Gajer P; Holm JB; Brown SE; Forney L; Ravel J; Ghanem KG; Brotman RM pubmed id: 38960602The study looked at how keeping vaginal samples at room temperature in special solutions compares to freezing them right away for later testing. This could make it easier for people to collect samples at home or in the field.
What do Australian primary care clinicians need to provide long-acting reversible contraception and early medical abortion? A content analysis of a virtual community of practice.
Srinivasan S; James SM; Kwek J; Black K; Taft AJ; Bateson D; Norman WV; Mazza D pubmed id: 38960413In Australia, not many people use long-term birth control or have access to early medical abortions. The AusCAPPS Network was created to help doctors, nurses, and pharmacists learn and share about these services.
Migrant women's experiences of community-based doula support during labor and childbirth in Sweden. A mixed methods study.
Purandare R; Ådahl K; Stillerman M; Schytt E; Tsekhmestruk N; Lindgren H pubmed id: 38959680Migrant women shared their stories about how bilingual community-based doulas helped them during labor and birth. These doulas supported the women by speaking their language and understanding their needs. This made the birthing experience better for the women.
Exploring perceptions of vulnerability among women facing psychosocial adversity before, during and after pregnancy: A qualitative interview-study using thematic analysis.
van der Meer L; Ernst-Smelt HE; Lambregtse-van den Berg MP; van 't Hof M; Weggelaar-Jansen AM; Bijma HH pubmed id: 38959679Some women face hard times during pregnancy and are called "vulnerable," which might help them get care. However, this can make them feel bad and stop them from going to the doctor. The study looks at what these women think about being called vulnerable.
A group intervention for pregnant multiparas with fear of childbirth: A protocol of a feasibility study of the MOTIVE trial.
Sandström L; Kaunonen M; Aho AL pubmed id: 38959678Some moms who are having a second or more baby might be scared of giving birth, and not getting help for this fear can be bad for them and their family. So, a special program called MOTIVE was made to help these moms feel better and stronger about giving birth.
The lifelong orgasm gap: exploring age's impact on orgasm rates.
Gesselman AN; Bennett-Brown M; Dubé S; Kaufman EM; Campbell JT; Garcia JR pubmed id: 38957591The research talks about differences between men and women and people of different sexual orientations on how often they have orgasms during sex. This "orgasm gap" has not been looked at based on how old people are.
Pricing of medication abortion in the United States, 2021-2023.
Upadhyay UD; Schroeder R; Kaller S; Stewart C; Berglas NF pubmed id: 38956948Money is a big problem for people who want an abortion, making it hard for them to get help quickly. Some people can get pills for abortion from a doctor or online. We don't know yet if online services are cheaper or not.
Negotiating Hegemonic Masculinities and Mutual Exoticization within Grindr Tourism Interactions: "Everyone in Tel Aviv is a Muscle God".
Katz RA pubmed id: 38953862This study looks at how men act and show themselves on dating apps in Tel Aviv, especially using Grindr. It talks about how tourists and locals see and treat each other based on their different backgrounds and what it means for showing off masculinity. The research shows that while some strong ideas about being a man are common, people also push back against these ideas, leading to a mix of old and new ways of acting.
Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on erectile dysfunction in cardiovascular patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sadeghi M; Askari A; Bostan F; Heidari A; Rafiee H; Alavi Tabatabaei G; Ghasemi G; Roohafza H pubmed id: 38953013People often have heart problems and other health issues that happen together with difficulty when they try to have babies. These problems can make life harder for people.
Exploring Compersion: A Study on Polish Consensually Non-Monogamous Individuals and Adaptation of the COMPERSe Questionnaire.
Buczel KA; Szyszka PD; Mara I pubmed id: 38951409The study looked at how people in consensual non-monogamous relationships, like polyamory, feel happy for their partner when they have other relationships. They found a better way to measure this feeling called compersion, and discovered that people in these relationships usually have more compersion, empathy, and are less jealous than those in monogamous relationships. In polyamory, compersion helps make relationships happier by lowering jealousy.
Navigating Mental Health Frontiers: A Scoping Review of Accessibility for Rural LGBTIQA+ Communities.
Maria S; Irwin P; Gillan P; Anderson J; Sengstock B pubmed id: 38949842People who are LGBTQIA+ have a hard time getting mental health care in the countryside. There aren't enough services or doctors there, and it's hard to travel to get help. To make things better, the study says we need to fix these problems and make sure the care works for everyone.
Cuban American Perspectives on Sexual Dysfunction Following Pelvic Radiotherapy: A Qualitative Study.
Duenas-Lopez M; Morgan O; Marshall DC; Carney L; Caban-Martinez A; Huang M; Portelance L; Schnur J pubmed id: 38948491This study looked at why Cuban American women might find it hard to talk about sexual problems, especially after having certain medical treatments. Researchers found that cultural and religious beliefs can make it difficult for these women to discuss these issues with doctors or even loved ones. They suggest finding ways to help make these conversations easier in the future.
Whose Job Is It Anyway? Parents' Perspectives of Responsibilities for Educating Their Children About Sex.
Astle S; Brasileiro J pubmed id: 38948363Some parents don't talk with their kids about sex because they don't feel it's their job, but talking about it can help kids be safer. The study looks at how parents' beliefs and who they are might affect if they think they should talk about this.
Assessment of sexual function in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors.
Vitorino CN; Omodei MS; de Souza RC; Nahas GP; de Araujo Brito Buttros D; Carvalho-Pessoa E; Vespoli HL; Nahas EAP pubmed id: 38948072Breast cancer can cause problems with sexual health because of the cancer or the treatments. Many times, these problems are not noticed or talked about enough in people who survive breast cancer.
Sexual Dimorphism: The Interrelation of Shape and Color.
Pokorný Š; Pavlovič O; Kleisner K pubmed id: 38944665This research looked at how face shape and skin color differences help people tell the difference between men and women. They studied people from Cameroon, Czech Republic, and Vietnam. They found that some places might show more difference in face shape or skin color but not both, which might mean these features work together in different ways.
Heterosexual, Lesbian, and Gay Adults' Reactions to Same-Gender versus Other-Gender Flirtation: Findings from a German Study.
Kranz D; Guell L; Rosenbach S pubmed id: 38937395The study looked at how young adults in Germany reacted to flirtation from same-gender people. It found that heterosexual participants did not show strong negative feelings when same-gender people flirted with them, but they felt less positive compared to lesbian and gay participants facing other-gender flirtation. The study also found that fear of being seen as gay affected how heterosexual participants reacted, more than negative feelings did.
Seroprevalence of immunity to hepatitis A and hepatitis B among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) attending sexual health clinics in London and Leeds, England, 2017-2018.
Roche R; Simmons R; Allen H; Glancy M; Balan AM; Bolea M; Harris R; Desai M; Mohammed H; Sabin C; Ijaz S; Mandal S pubmed id: 38925937Some men, including gay, bisexual, and others, are meant to get hepatitis A and B vaccines in the UK, but we don't know how many have. This study looked at how many of these men going to health services in England are protected against these viruses.
An Exploration of Lived Experiences of Sexually and Gender Diverse Staff Members in Higher Education: A Case Study.
Pentaris P; Dudley A; Evans D; Hockham D; Yau C; Matthews K; Hassan R pubmed id: 38923917Some people in colleges and universities who are diverse in their gender or sexuality feel like they belong when the environment is inclusive, but they can also face unfair treatment and feel alone. The study found that how people are treated when they first join can have lasting effects, and many experience both good and bad things. Gay men sometimes focus more on their bosses, but these relationships can be good or sometimes not, and schools need to do more to make everyone feel safe and included.
Discrimination, Internalized Sexual Prejudice and the Post-Sex Experience Among Members of Sexual Minorities.
Toussaint DJ; Schweitzer R; Mitchell R pubmed id: 38923914The study looked at feelings of sadness after good sexual experiences in people who are LGBTQIA+. It found that many bisexual people and men attracted to men feel this way, and it might be linked to feeling discriminated against or unhappy with their sex life. More research is needed to understand why this happens.
Beyond dichotomies: contesting cultural stereotypes through the lived experience of sexuality among Turkish-Dutch women.
Çetin S pubmed id: 38920021This paper looks at how Turkish-Dutch women in the Netherlands experience stereotypes about sexuality. It shows that people think these women should act a certain way because of their culture, but when they don't, it surprises others.
Sustaining sexual health programs: practical considerations and lessons from the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
Tucker JD; Day S; Nwaozuru UC; Obiezu-Umeh C; Ezechi O; Chima K; Mukuka C; Iwelunmor J; Sturke R; Vorkoper S pubmed id: 38917298Making sexual health programs last is important. This paper talks about four ideas to help: plan early, include everyone fairly, think about money, and work with others. These ideas help make sure the programs are good and last a long time.
Multiple risk factors for persistent HBV viraemia in an adult receiving nucleos/tide analogue therapy.
Lumley S; Barlow M; Said K; Martyn E; Waddilove E; Delphin M; Jennings D; Chai H; Kemper A; Ko J; Ansari A; Macdonald D; Ghosh I; Ijaz S; Flanagan S; Matthews PC pubmed id: 38914475This paper talks about a man with both hepatitis B and HIV who had a hard time getting his hepatitis virus under control. He needed special medicine and it was important for him to take his medicine regularly and get good care to help keep the virus in check. The study highlights that better education and support are needed for people who have trouble getting the right care.
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and opportunities for vaccination against hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus and human papillomavirus: an analysis of the Ontario PrEP cohort study.
McGarrity MW; Lisk R; MacPherson P; Knox D; Woodward KS; Reinhart J; MacLeod J; Bogoch II; Clatworthy D; Biondi MJ; Sullivan ST; Li ATW; Durrant G; Schonbe A; Ongoiba F; Raboud J; Burchell AN; Tan DHS pubmed id: 38914474Some people who want medicine to prevent HIV are also more likely to have other viruses like hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and HPV. This study looked at how many of these people in Ontario, Canada, have protection or vaccines against these other viruses.
'Sometimes white doctors are not very friendly or inclusive': a Critical Race Theory analysis of racism within and beyond sexual health settings.
Hassan A; Dulai J; Stewart M; Ryu H; Anand P; Worthington C; Gilbert M; Grace D pubmed id: 38909285People of color in LGBTQ+ communities in Canada often face racism when getting tested for infections. This study found that they feel judged, testing places lack cultural understanding, and it's hard to access testing. To help, testing centers need to be more welcoming and train workers to be anti-racist.
Same-Sex Relationships and Criminal Behavior: A Total Population Study in The Netherlands.
van de Weijer SGA; van Deuren S; Boutwell BB pubmed id: 38907079The study found that in the Netherlands, men in same-sex relationships were less likely to be involved in crime compared to men in opposite-sex relationships. However, women in same-sex relationships had a higher risk of being involved in crime than women in opposite-sex relationships. These patterns were seen in different types of crimes.
Impact of pelvic floor muscle training on sexual function in women affected by stress urinary incontinence.
Lau HH; Su TH; Hwang JC pubmed id: 38903774Doing exercises to make pelvic muscles stronger can help with muscle strength and movement. But, we don't know if these exercises help with women's sexual health when they have trouble with urine leaks.
Annual hepatitis C testing and positive tests among gay and bisexual men in Australia from 2016 to 2022: a serial cross-sectional analysis of sentinel surveillance data.
Harney BL; Sacks-Davis R; Traeger M; van Santen DK; Wilkinson AL; Asselin J; Fairley CK; Roth N; Bloch M; Matthews G; Donovan B; Guy R; Hellard ME; Doyle JS pubmed id: 38902028The paper talks about how doctors suggest that gay and bisexual men with HIV, or taking pills to prevent HIV, get tested for hepatitis C each year. The researchers wanted to see how often these men were getting tested and how many had hepatitis C from 2016 to 2022.
Clinical spectrum of late symptomatic neurosyphilis in China: an 11-year retrospective study.
Yang Y; Gu X; Zhu L; Cheng Y; Lu H; Guan Z; Shi M; Ni L; Peng RR; Zhao W; Wu J; Qi T; Long F; Chai Z; Gong W; Ye M; Zhou P pubmed id: 38902025Researchers studied how neurosyphilis shows up in Chinese patients to find ways to spot it early.
How do people story their experience of miscarriage? A systematic review of qualitative literature.
Wallis ELG; Heath J; Spong A pubmed id: 38901061This research looked at how people tell their stories about miscarriage and found ten studies about it. The review grouped the stories into different themes like what women, men, and doctors think. It also talks about how important it is for doctors to be kind and understand the different ways people talk about their feelings.
Experiences of young women in the practice of squirting: a descriptive qualitative study.
Cutillas-Blasco S; Ruiz-Gonzalez C; Rueda-Ruzafa L; Ropero-Padilla C; Roman P; Rodriguez-Arrastia M pubmed id: 38899734Some people think female ejaculation can make women's experiences and relationships better. But, scientists say we need more research to really understand it.
The Associations Between Attachment Insecurity and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder or Problematic Pornography Use: The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation Difficulties.
Wizła M; Lewczuk K pubmed id: 38898361The study looked at how trouble managing emotions might explain why some people have compulsive sexual behavior or use too much pornography. They found that people who have difficulty with emotions and feel anxious in relationships might have these problems. The study suggests that understanding how people handle emotions can help explain these behaviors.
Missed opportunities for guidance on sexually transmitted infection services: a global review of national HIV PrEP guidance.
Spielman E; Mello MB; Schaefer R; Ong J; Schmidt HA; Henderson M; Vinti P; Prochazka M; Luhmann N; Baggaley R pubmed id: 38897729Some people who could use medicine to help protect against HIV are more likely to get other infections spread through sex. Combining services for these infections with the HIV medicine can help people get better care. This study looked at different countries' advice on how to include services for these infections when using the medicine.
Sexual Behavior Among Emerging Adults in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Chea SK; Kagonya VA; Abdullahi O; Abubakar AA; Abbeddou S; Michielsen K; Hassan AS pubmed id: 38895966The research looks at how young adults behave in Africa when it comes to sexual activities. It checks different studies to find out how common it is and what causes these behaviors.
Spontaneous erectile function recovery among young men with erectile dysfunction taking tadalafil 5 mg once a day.
Pozzi E; Corsini C; Bertini A; Belladelli F; Raffo M; Negri F; Cattafi F; Cilio S; Boeri L; Capogrosso P; d'Arma A; Ramasamy R; Montorsi F; Salonia A pubmed id: 38894672Some men prefer to have the option of having romantic time without planning it. Taking tadalafil every day can help them.
The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on PLISSIT and EX-PLISSIT Models on Sexual Function, Satisfaction, and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cicek Ozdemir S; Dogan Gangal A; Senturk Erenel A pubmed id: 38890226This study looked at how two types of sexual counseling called PLISSIT and EX-PLISSIT affect people's sexual function and satisfaction. The researchers found that these counseling methods improved how well people functioned sexually and how satisfied they felt about their communication in their sexual life. However, they did not find a big difference in overall sexual satisfaction between those who had this counseling and those who did not.
Motivations to Enhance One's Facial Hair: Affiliation, Rivalry, and Stress.
Moroń M; Jach Ł; Jonason PK pubmed id: 38886250Men grow and shape their beards to seem more powerful and good at being dads. This study found that men's reasons for having beards relate to wanting to fit in and compete with others.
Multiple Imputation of Race and Hispanic Ethnicity in National Surveillance Data for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis.
Pondo T; Torrone E; Pagaoa M pubmed id: 38885519The paper talks about how diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis affect different groups of people. Sometimes, important information is missing, which makes it hard for scientists to study these diseases in different groups. The paper explains a way to guess missing race and ethnicity information in big health data.
Enhancing care: evaluating the impact of True North Sexual Health and Rehabilitation eTraining for healthcare providers working with prostate cancer patients and partners.
Matthew AG; McLeod D; Robinson JW; Walker L; Wassersug RJ; Elliott S; Guirguis S; Incze T; Trachtenberg L pubmed id: 38883808Healthcare workers need more training to help patients with sexual problems after prostate cancer treatments. This will improve the care for patients and their partners.
A low androgenic state inhibits erectile function by suppressing endothelial glycosides in the penile cavernous tissue of rats.
Zhou W; Jiang J; Jiang R pubmed id: 38883807The endothelial glycocalyx is like a shield that keeps certain cells healthy and protected. When there isn't enough of a certain hormone called androgen, these cells can get damaged.
Risk factors for curable sexually transmitted infections among youth: findings from the STICH population survey in Zimbabwe.
Martin K; Dauya E; Simms V; Bandason T; Azizi S; Machiha A; Shamu T; Musiyandaka P; Mwaturura T; Francis SC; Mackworth-Young CRS; Busza J; Mavodza C; Tembo M; Hayes RJ; Kranzer K; Ferrand RA; Dziva Chikwari C pubmed id: 38871454Youth in Africa are at high risk of getting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study looked at what might cause these infections, which can be cured, in young people in Zimbabwe.