Sexual Health Article Feed
February 9th, 2025
Preventing Sexual Harm in Nightlife Settings: A Scoping Review.
Button K; Taylor N; Guala T; De Andrade D; Coomber K; Quigg Z; Miller P pubmed id: 38724700The paper talks about ways to stop sexual harm in places like nightclubs. It reviews past studies to find out what has worked and what hasn’t. The authors say more careful study is needed to make sure future ideas are effective.
Irritable bowel syndrome and erectile dysfunction in medical students at a Peruvian university: an analytical cross-sectional analysis.
Valladares-Garrido MJ; Zapata-Castro LE; Quiroga-Castañeda PP; Berrios-Villegas I; Vera-Ponce VJ; León-Figueroa DA; Pereira-Victorio CJ; Valladares-Garrido D pubmed id: 38721343Scientists aren't sure if having a tummy trouble called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause problems with getting an erection, especially in students who are really stressed from studying. They're trying to figure it out, but it's not clear yet.
Androgens and erectile dysfunction: from androgen deficiency to treatment.
Wang Y; Jiang R pubmed id: 38719619Androgens are hormones that help the male reproductive system grow and work properly. They are important for keeping sexual desire and the ability to have erections. Scientists are still trying to understand exactly how having less of these hormones can cause problems like erectile dysfunction.
Monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and the risk of erectile dysfunction: a study from NHANES 2001-2004.
Wu X; Zhang Y; Jiang H; Zhang X pubmed id: 38715577The monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) is a new marker that might help understand inflammation and its link to erectile dysfunction (ED). There aren't many studies yet on how MHR is connected to ED.
Assessment of the effect of cannabis use before partnered sex on women with and without orgasm difficulty.
Mulvehill S; Tishler J pubmed id: 38711949Many women, about 41%, find it difficult to have an orgasm, and this has been true for 50 years.
The Best Predictor of Future Behavior May Be the Past: Exploring Behavior Change in Men Who Have Sex with Men Using Pre-exposure Prophylaxis in the Netherlands.
van Wees D; Coyer L; van den Elshout M; de Coul EO; van Aar F pubmed id: 38709341Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) helps stop HIV and can make people change how they behave. The study looked at men who have sex with men in the Netherlands. It found that while many reduced risky behaviors like group sex, others started using condoms less.
Prescribing Practices of Recommended Treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis and Chlamydia trachomatis After 2021 Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Guideline Update.
Arena CJ; Kenney RM; Eriksson E; Brar I; Veve MP pubmed id: 38709026The study looked at how many patients with certain infections got the right antibiotics after new guidelines came out. They found that 66% of patients got the recommended treatment, and those who went to the emergency room were more likely to get the right treatment.
Characteristics of Young People Reporting a Low Sexual Desire in Switzerland.
Chok L; Suris JC; Barrense-Dias Y pubmed id: 38707677Some young adults in Switzerland don't feel a strong want for sex. The study found that more girls than boys reported low desire. Girls and boys with low desire were often not happy with their social or love life and sometimes had sex without wanting to.
Characteristics and contraceptive practices among Chinese women seeking abortion: a multicentre, descriptive study from 2019 to 2021.
Tu P; Hu D; Wu S; Li J; Jiang X; Pei K; Zhang WH pubmed id: 38702180China gives out free birth control and helps people after abortions, but many women still get pregnant by accident and need abortions. The study looks at how women use birth control before and after abortions to help improve these services.
"Navigating in a maze without a map". Partners' experiences of hyperemesis gravidarum- a qualitative study.
Lindgren L; Holmlund S; Dunge J; Nording ML; Vinnars MT; Lindqvist M pubmed id: 38696948The study looks at Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a sickness during pregnancy, and how it affects families. It wants to understand how partners feel when trying to help their spouse with this condition.
Exploring the concept of unmet need within sexual and reproductive health in England: A qualitative Delphi exercise.
Solomon D; Gibbs J; Burns F; Sabin CA pubmed id: 38692138The study looked at what experts think about how to define and measure "unmet need" in sexual and reproductive health. They used a special method to gather these opinions.
A positive deviant approach to examining the impact of Covid-19 on ethnic inequalities in maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Dooley J; Jardine J; Ibrahim B; Mongru R; Pradhan F; Wolstenholme D; Lenguerrand E; Draycott T; Bruce F; Iliodromiti S pubmed id: 38692137The project looked at how maternity care changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It tried to find which hospitals in the UK did a better job at treating everyone equally. Researchers used data and interviews to see what helped reduce differences in care.
Crowdsourced Partner Services Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial in China.
Yan X; Tucker JD; Miller WC; Xu H; Zhou Y; Gu Y; Chen M; Liang M; Lu J; Zhan L; Tang W pubmed id: 38691408This study looked at how well a crowdsourced program worked to help men with HIV in China tell their partners. They checked if the program was liked, if it could be done easily, and if it started to help.
In Vitro Testing of Trichomonas vaginalis Drug Susceptibility: Evaluation of Minimal Lethal Concentration for Secnidazole That Correlates With Treatment Success.
Graves KJ; Novak J; Tiwari HK; Secor WE; Augostini P; Muzny CA pubmed id: 38687328Scientists found out how much of a medicine called secnidazole is needed to stop a germ that can make people sick. They tested it on samples from 71 women, and it worked well for most of them.
Research in brief: How prevalent is rough sex? Results from a national online sample of adults in Germany.
Döring N; Mohseni MR; Pietras L; Dekker A; Briken P pubmed id: 38686462The research talks about rough sex, which includes things like hair pulling or spanking that people agree to do. It can make partners feel closer, but it can also lead to problems if someone gets hurt or doesn’t agree. The study wants to learn how often this happens with adults in Germany.
Risk Compensation After Initiation of Daily Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Sexual and Gender Minorities in Nigeria.
Adeyemi OA; Nowak RG; Morgan D; Sam-Agudu NA; Craddock J; Zhan M; Crowell TA; Baral S; Adebajo S; Charurat ME pubmed id: 38684621The study looked at people in Nigeria using a medicine called PrEP to prevent getting HIV. They found that using PrEP did not make people take more risks, like having unprotected sex. In fact, PrEP users were less likely to have risky behavior.
Recommendations for 46,XX Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Across Two Decades: Insights from the North American Differences of Sex Development Clinician Survey.
Gardner M; Khorashad BS; Lee PA; Kogan BA; Sandberg DE pubmed id: 38684620This study looked at how doctors' recommendations for treating certain medical conditions in babies have changed over 20 years. They mostly agreed on raising babies as girls and letting parents decide about surgery. Some recommendations changed over time, like when surgery should be done and who should decide about it.
The influence of home versus clinic anal human papillomavirus sampling on high-resolution anoscopy uptake in the Prevent Anal Cancer Self-Swab Study.
Nitkowski J; Ridolfi TJ; Lundeen SJ; Giuliano AR; Chiao EY; Fernandez ME; Schick V; Smith JS; Brzezinski B; Nyitray AG pubmed id: 38683939Researchers studied how different ways of testing for anal health issues affect how likely people are to go for further medical checks called HRAs. They found that more people went for HRAs after clinic-based tests than after home-based tests, and attendance varied based on race and HIV status, especially in clinic testing.
Client and staff perceptions of acceptability of MyCheck: a direct-to-pathology telehealth and e-testing service for comprehensive bloodborne virus and sexually transmissible infection screening.
Lafferty L; Rautenbach C; McNulty A; Ryder N; Slattery C; Houghton R; Kenigsberg A; Murray C; Carrington N; Patel P pubmed id: 38683938Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC) tried a new way for people to get tested for infections more easily. People and staff liked the new system, but some felt judged at the testing places. They think this method is good, but they want to make sure everyone feels comfortable.
Factors influencing delivery-related complications and their consequences in hard-to-reach areas of Bangladesh.
Ahmed A; Akter E; Sayeed A; Rahman F; Hanson M; Saha N; Refat Uz Zaman Sajib M; Hossain L; Tanvir KM; Hossain AT; Rana R; Tahura Ether S; Ameen S; Jabeen S; Rumayan Hasan AM; El Arifeen S; Ehsanur Rahman A; Moshfiqur Rahman S pubmed id: 38678678Some moms in Bangladesh have serious health problems when having babies, especially in places where it's hard to get healthcare. Not many studies have looked into what causes these problems in those areas. This study tries to find out what causes these health issues for moms in those places.
Decline in home births associated with faster increase in trend of postpartum haemorrhage and manual removal of the placenta.
Seijmonsbergen-Schermers AE; Peters LL; Jans S; Verhoeven CJ; de Jonge A pubmed id: 38678677The study looked at how having babies at home is linked to certain birth problems. They found that when more babies are born at home, certain problems after birth don’t increase as much. This means letting moms have home births could help prevent these problems.
Perceived associations between the menstrual cycle and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A qualitative interview study exploring lived experiences.
Bürger I; Erlandsson K; Borneskog C pubmed id: 38678676Many people don't know much about ADHD in girls and women. Some studies show there might be a link between hormones and ADHD, but there aren't a lot of studies on this yet.
Changes in Partner-Seeking and Sexual Behavior Among US Adults During the First 2 Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Rushmore J; Copen CE; Schneider J; Lamuda P; Taylor BG; Kirkcaldy RD; Learner ER; Bernstein KT pubmed id: 38661321The COVID-19 pandemic might have changed how adults look for partners and their sexual activities.
Can someone be both pro-life and pro-choice? Results from a national survey of US adults.
LaRoche KJ; Jozkowski KN; Crawford BL; Jackson F pubmed id: 38661077The paper talks about how people feel about being "pro-life" or "pro-choice" when it comes to abortion. It also mentions that not much is known about people who feel both or neither of these ways.
Personality Traits, Ideology, and Attitudes Toward LGBT People: A Scoping Review.
Godø TB; Bjørndal Å; Fluge IM; Johannessen R; Lavdas M pubmed id: 38656199This paper looks at studies about people's personalities, beliefs, and views on LGBT people. It found that some personality traits and certain beliefs, like right-wing views, are linked to negative feelings towards LGBT people. The research also shows that men often have more negative feelings towards LGBT people than women.
Law, Blood, and Custody: Sexual Minority Mothers and Heteronormativity.
Biland E; Bouchard J; Lavoie K; Zimmermann H pubmed id: 38656149The study looks at how two-mom families handle things after a breakup and how the law treats their custody cases in Quebec. Both moms are recognized as parents, which helps them share parenting more equally. However, sometimes the law and people involved still see one mom as more like a "dad," showing old-fashioned ideas about families.
Cosmetic penile enhancement procedures: an SMSNA position statement.
Trost L; Watter DN; Carrier S; Khera M; Yafi FA; Bernie HL; Ziegelmann M; Köhler T pubmed id: 38654638Some people have tried different ways to change how the penis looks, but it hasn't become very common. Now, more doctors are talking about these methods and new ideas. The Sexual Medicine Society of North America decided to make some guidelines to help people understand what's known and what needs more research.
Efficacy of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum combination therapies for Peyronie's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Guo Y; Yang Y; Mao Q; Liu H; Wang T; Sun F; Wu J; Cui Y pubmed id: 38650382Peyronie's disease causes hard bumps to form in the penis. Doctors use a special drug called CCH to help treat it. This study looked at how well CCH works when used with other treatments.
Female genital cosmetic surgery in Indonesia: a qualitative analysis of medical advertising on Instagram.
Wijaya PE; Fisher J; Kirkman M pubmed id: 38648397This study looked at female genital cosmetic surgery in Indonesia by examining Instagram posts from clinics. They found that the advertisements encourage women to change their bodies and often say it's to look better or please men. The study suggests that these ads are similar in different countries and that there should be more education and rules about them.
A Pilot Study of Metacognitive Training in U.S. Republican Leaners: Reducing Polarization Toward LGBTIQ+ Persons.
Reininger KM; Koulen H; Biel HM; Hennig T; Pietras L; Kokot MR; Löwe B; Briken P; Moritz S pubmed id: 38647830Researchers created a short training to help change wrong beliefs about LGBTIQ+ people. They tested it on U.S. Republican leaners and found it helped make them more accepting and see LGBTIQ+ people as less threatening. This study could help with reducing negative attitudes and political divisions.
Laws governing access to sexual health services and information: contents, protections, and restrictions.
Ferguson L; Emoto S; Gruskin S pubmed id: 38647261This study looked at laws from 18 countries about people getting sexual health services and information. They found many differences in these laws, and some countries had several laws for different services. The research might help make better rules about sexual health in the future.
Estimates of the Lifetime Productivity Costs of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis in the United States.
Chesson H; Spicknall IH; Kreisel KM; Gift TL pubmed id: 38647252The study looks at how much time and money people lose when they get infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. It tries to find out how much each infection costs over a person's lifetime.
Regional and Country Prevalence Estimates of Unsafe Sex Among Adolescents in 68 Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries.
Leung J; Lim C; Belete H; Mcclure-Thomas C; Foo S; Chan GCK pubmed id: 38637452This study looked at how many kids aged 13-17 in poorer countries are having unsafe sex. It found that about 16 out of every 100 kids have had sex, with many not using condoms. The study says we need better programs to help kids make safer choices.
"I Feel Like a Fraud Who Acts Like a Feminist": The Discussion Themes and Sexual Scripts in the Porn Free Women Online Forum.
Zhang X; Silva DE pubmed id: 38635110The study looked at women who talk about quitting watching pornography and found that they have different stories, like feeling better health-wise, wanting equality, and making their own choices. It showed that these women share different reasons for stopping and how it ties to their well-being and views on fairness between men and women.
beliefs, understanding and access to vasectomy services in Timor-Leste.
Henderson H; Soares Xavier HA; da Silva M; da Silva AM; Mendonca SA; de Araújo RM; Vaughan C; Bohren MA pubmed id: 38634414Vasectomy is a safe and cheap way for men to not have kids anymore, but not many people use it. In Timor-Leste, people don’t know much about it and worry it might cause problems. Some people do want it, so teaching doctors and people more about vasectomy could help.
Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening by Sexual Orientation Among Low-Income Women in North Carolina.
Spencer JC; Charlton BM; Pretsch PK; Schnarrs PW; Spees LP; Hudgens MG; Barclay L; Wheeler SB; Brewer NT; Smith JS pubmed id: 38627295Researchers studied why low-income women in North Carolina may not get screened for cervical cancer. They found that both LGBQ and straight women face barriers like not having health insurance and high costs. LGBQ women often have extra challenges such as forgetting, transportation issues, and other health problems.
Bacterial vaginosis after menopause: factors associated and women's experiences: a cross-sectional study of Australian postmenopausal women.
Stewart LL; Vodstrcil LA; Coombe J; Bradshaw CS; Hocking JS pubmed id: 38626203The study looked at bacterial vaginosis (BV) in older women who have gone through menopause. It found that some of these women had BV, and it affected their lives and relationships. The researchers say that BV research should also include postmenopausal women, not just those of reproductive age.
Associations Between Recent Contraceptive Use and First Sex Behaviors of Scottish Adolescents: A Brief Report.
Willis M; Mabelis J; Currie D; Brown J; Inchley J pubmed id: 38616792This study looked at how using birth control is related to teen's first sexual experiences, like starting early, using drugs or alcohol, and using protection, in Scotland.
Associated factors of vaginal laxity and female sexual function: a cross-sectional study.
Pereira GMV; Brito LGO; Ledger N; Juliato CRT; Domoney C; Cartwright R pubmed id: 38614472Female sexual dysfunction, like vaginal laxity, can make life less enjoyable and cause problems with partners.
Patient experiences using public and private insurance coverage for abortion in Illinois: Implementation successes and remaining gaps.
Quasebarth M; Boesche M; Turner T; Moore A; Young D; Stulberg D; Hasselbacher L pubmed id: 38605588Some states help people pay for abortions by letting insurance cover the cost. In Illinois, they changed rules so Medicaid and some insurances also pay. This study looks at how patients feel about using their insurance for early abortions.
Reach of GetCheckedOnline among gay, bisexual, transgender and queer men and Two-Spirit people and correlates of use 5 years after program launch in British Columbia, Canada.
Montiel A; Ablona A; Klassen B; Card K; Lachowsky NJ; Brennan DJ; Grace D; Worthington C; Gilbert M pubmed id: 38604697The study looked at who uses online services to test for infections spread through sex or blood. They focused on a service called GetCheckedOnline in Canada, and they wanted to see how well it was being used after five years and why people, especially men from gender and sexual minority groups, choose to use or not use it.
Management of acute sexual assault presenting to a large Australian sexual health clinic in 2012-2021: a retrospective clinical audit.
Kink A; Towns JM; Fairley CK; Phillips TR; Bradshaw CS; Chow EPF pubmed id: 38603545In a study from a clinic in Melbourne, researchers looked at 516 cases of sexual assault over nine years. Most victims were tested for HIV and STIs, and many were offered counseling, but only a quarter involved the police. The study pointed out that better care guidelines are needed for people who experience sexual assault.
Exposure to Parental Violence and Self-Reported Sexual Violence among Unpartnered Adolescent Girls in Nigeria: Evidence from a National Survey.
Okunlola DA; Alawode OA; Jegede OT; Adeleye K pubmed id: 38601810Many young girls in Nigeria face sexual violence, but there are not enough studies on this problem. This study looks at how common it is and how violence at home might affect it for girls aged 15-19 who are not in relationships.
Safe on Blued? A Qualitative Exploration of Sex, Risk, and Stigma on a Gay Social Application in China.
Wang M pubmed id: 38601809Mobile dating apps, like Blued in China, have become popular for people to chat and meet. However, using these apps can also bring the risk of getting AIDS.
Psychological and Psychosexual Adjustment in University Students as a Function of Sexual Activity and Relationship Type.
Castro Á; Correa AB pubmed id: 38601808The study looked at feelings like depression and happiness with their body and romantic life in college students. They found that having a boyfriend or girlfriend, or just having romantic relationships, affected these feelings. These ideas can help make programs that improve young people's health and happiness.
Moderating Role of Sexual Attitudes in the Association between Online Sexual Activity and Problematic Pornography Use: Evidence from the Chinese Community and Help-Seeking Men.
Chen L; Wang D; Wang H; Zhang Y; Jiang X pubmed id: 38601807Researchers wanted to see if how people feel about sex changes the way online sexual activity is connected to having trouble with watching too much pornography. They looked at how disagreement in beliefs, like not liking nonmarital or casual sex but still participating in online sexual activities, makes noticing this problem worse.
Predictors of Belief in Sexual Myths: An Examination in Terms of Gender, Demographic Characteristics, Religiosity, and Childhood Trauma.
Alkış Küçükaydın M; Sayıcı E pubmed id: 38601806Some people believe in myths about sex that aren't true. These beliefs can cause problems and make life less happy. It's important to find out why people believe them and help those who do.
Sexual Wellbeing according to Transgender Individuals.
Özer M; de Kruif AJTCM; Gijs LACL; Kreukels BPC; Mullender MG pubmed id: 38601805This study is about understanding how transgender people feel about their own sexual happiness. It looks at what transgender individuals think about their sexual wellbeing when they get treatments that affirm their gender.
Getting Inside the Mind of Gay and Bisexual Men Who Have Sex with Men with Sexualized Drug Use - A Systematic Review.
Marques Oliveira P; Sousa Reis C; Vieira-Coelho MA pubmed id: 38601804Sexualized Drug Use means taking drugs before or during sex to change the experience. This is common among some gay and bisexual men. The study looks at different studies to understand why they do this.
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation and Problematic Pornography Use: The Mediating Role of Loneliness.
Cardoso J; Ramos C; Brito J; Almeida TC pubmed id: 38601731The study looks at how having trouble managing emotions could be linked to using too much pornography. It also checks if feeling lonely might be part of the reason why this happens.