Sexual Health Article Feed
February 9th, 2025
Focusing on Safety or Pleasure Determine Condom Use Intentions Differently Depending on Condom Availability and STI Risk.
Rodrigues DL pubmed id: 38601730Regulatory Focus Theory says people have two main reasons for doing things. Some people want to stay safe and avoid bad results, like not getting sick, while others want to do fun things even if they are risky, like having unprotected sex.
Sexual Behaviors Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Other Sexual and Gender Diverse Medical Students: A National Study of Thai Medical Schools.
Wainipitapong S; Oon-Arom A; Wiwattarangkul T; Vadhanavikkit P; Wiwattanaworaset P; Srifuengfung M; Chiddaycha M pubmed id: 38601729This research looks at the sexual behaviors of medical students who are part of the LGBT community and those who are not. It tries to understand the differences between these groups.
Changes in Solo and Partnered Sexual Behaviors following the First COVID-19 Wave: Data from an International Study of 26 Countries.
Hensel DJ; Mark KP; Abdelhamed A; Burns S; Esho T; Hendriks J; Jobim Fischer V; Ivanova O; Marks M; Michelsen K; Nimby F; Strizzi J; Tucker J; Uhlich M; Erausquin JT pubmed id: 38601728Researchers studied what personal and country factors influenced changes in how adults around the world reported their solo and partnered sexual activities during COVID-19.
A Scoping Review on the Role of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Microaggressions in Substance Use.
Botor NJB; Tuliao AP pubmed id: 38601727Some people who are part of sexual and gender minority groups use substances differently, and this can be connected to how they are treated unfairly because of their identity. This study looks at how tiny hurtful actions towards these groups can lead to using substances and what might make this better or worse.
Pharmacological Treatments for Localized Provoked Vulvodynia: A Scoping Review.
Bajzak K; Rains A; Bishop L; Swab M; Miller ME; Logan GS; Jackman V; Jackman L; Gustafson DL pubmed id: 38601726LPV is a pain problem that happens in a part of the vulva when it is touched or pressed. We don't know what causes it or the best way to treat it.
The Effect of Body Practices and Physical Exercise on Sexual Function of Menopausal Women. A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.
Fausto DY; Martins JBB; Moratelli JA; Lima AG; Guimarães ACA pubmed id: 38601725The paper looks at studies on exercises and body practices for women going through menopause and how these affect their sexual health. It helps understand if these activities can make a difference in their sexual well-being.
Online Dating Site Use to Cope with Minority Stress in Gay and Bisexual Men in Germany: Findings from Two Survey Studies.
Cargnino M; Lemke R pubmed id: 38601724Some gay and bisexual men use online dating sites to help deal with stress from being a minority. Many studies have not looked at this, and the few that did didn't consider why people use these sites differently.
When Social and Personal Norms Collide: Narratives of South African Women Navigating Transactional Sexual Relationships with Blessers.
Sprague C; Maqsood L; George G pubmed id: 38601723This research looked at the struggles some women in South Africa face when dealing with relationships where men give gifts for sex. The women often felt conflicted between wanting money and things, and maintaining personal beliefs about being faithful or staying a virgin. The study suggested that thinking about their own values could help women make better choices for their overall health and happiness.
Pathways From Individual Characteristics to Subjective Consequences of Sex: The Mediating Role of Risky Sexual Encounters.
Crockett LJ; Moilanen KL; Cartwright ML pubmed id: 38601009The study looked at how young adults' thoughts and feelings are connected to the outcomes of their sexual encounters. It found that being careful or not can affect whether the results are good or bad. This happens because these choices can lead to risky sexual situations.
Psychological, Socio-Demographic, and Logistical Factors Associated With Changes in Sex Life After Over a Year Into the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Berdychevsky L; Cavanaugh D; Dariotis JK pubmed id: 38601008This study looked at how people's sex lives changed about a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. It found that many people experienced less frequent intimate and sexual activities, and their desire and satisfaction went down. The study also discovered that these changes were related to people's backgrounds, feelings, and the pandemic's effects.
Prevalence and Predictors of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Young Men in India: Evidence From National Family Health Survey.
Chandra R; Paul P; Srivastava S pubmed id: 38600902The study looks at how common risky sexual behavior is among young men in India and what factors are linked to it.
Media Influence on Intergenerational Attitudes toward Non-Conventional Sexual Behaviors in Contemporary China: Evidence from Chinese General Social Survey.
Lyu Z; Chai X pubmed id: 38600901This study looks at how TV and the internet might change how different age groups in China feel about non-traditional sexual behaviors. It compares people who use a lot of media to those who don't use much media to see if it affects their opinions.
Substance Use and Misuse among Sexual and Gender Minority Communities Living in Former Soviet Union Countries: A Scoping Review.
Mammadli T; Hong C pubmed id: 38600900Scientists looked at studies about people who identify as LGBTQ+ in countries that used to be part of the Soviet Union to understand their use of drugs and alcohol.
Sex, Gender and Class: An Analysis of Chilean Young People's Intimate Life.
Tello-Navarro F; Gómez-Urrutia V; Hidalgo-Ortiz JP pubmed id: 38600899Researchers studied the sexual habits of young people in Chile, aged 15-29, from different backgrounds. They found that young people are trying new things and focusing more on their own happiness than starting families. However, there is still a difference in how men and women are judged for their sexual behavior, and many young people don't get enough information to stay safe.
The Role of Religiosity and Personal Faith in Young People's Sexual Debut and Sexual Risk Taking: A Bayesian Approach.
Tafro A; Koletić G; Milas G; Štulhofer A pubmed id: 38600898The study looked at how being religious and having personal faith affects when young people start having sex and their sexual behaviors. It found that both being religious and having faith can delay when young people start having sex, but they do not seem to play a big role in keeping young people safe when it comes to sex and health.
War-Time Stress and Sexual Well-Being in Israel.
Lazar A; Gewirtz-Meydan A; Rosenbaum TY pubmed id: 38596811The study looked at how stress from the Israel-Hamas War in 2023 affected people's feelings about their sexual health and happiness. It checked how being near the war, seeing it on the news, and feeling very stressed changed how people felt about these things.
Exploring Aromanticism Through an Online Qualitative Investigation With the Aromantic Community: "Freeing, Alienating, and Utterly Fantastic".
Fowler JA; Mendis M; Crook A; Chavez-Baldini U; Baca T; Dean JA pubmed id: 38596810The paper explores what it means to be aromantic, talks about some wrong ideas people have about it, and shares stories from people who identify this way.
Different Components of Sexual Narcissism Are Differentially Associated With Specific Sexual Aggression Strategies: An Exploratory Study Among Male and Female College Students.
Uhlich M; Peterson ZD; Li Y; Brown A; Han J; McBride JAD pubmed id: 38596809The study looked at how being overly focused on oneself sexually, called sexual narcissism, is linked to acting mean or aggressive in sexual ways, like using pressure or force with words. This is important because it happens a lot on college campuses.
Associations of Parents-Adolescent Relationship with Adolescent Sexual Risk Behaviors: A Global Analysis Based on 156,649 School-Going Adolescents from 50 Countries.
Shawon MSR; Huda NN; Rouf RR; Hossain FB; Kibria GMA pubmed id: 38596808Boys are more likely than girls to take part in risky behaviors like starting sex early, having many partners, and not using condoms. Kids whose parents understand, watch over them, and respect them are less likely to take these risks. The study says parents should get involved to help keep kids safe.
Sexual experiences and information needs among patients with prostate cancer: a qualitative study.
Haining Z; Xiaoli Z; Jiping Z; Beibei Z; Ping M; Yunfei G pubmed id: 38596664The study looks at how Chinese men with prostate cancer find information about their sex lives after a type of treatment called androgen deprivation therapy. This topic hasn't been studied much before.
The Role of Mutual Masturbation within Relationships: Associations with Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Self-Esteem.
Kılıç D; Armstrong HL; Graham CA pubmed id: 38596452The study looked at how women and men feel about mutual masturbation, which is when they touch themselves together. Researchers wanted to see if it made people feel happier about their sex life and better about themselves.
Singles Not Sexually Satisfied? Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction in Single versus Partnered Adults.
Fischer N pubmed id: 38596451This study looks at what affects how happy people are with their sex life. It checks things like how people behave and feel about sex, whether they are single or have a partner.
Sexual Pleasure Matters - and How to Define and Assess It Too. A Conceptual Framework of Sexual Pleasure and the Sexual Response.
Werner M; Borgmann M; Laan E pubmed id: 38595929The paper talks about how important sexual pleasure is for understanding sexual health. The authors give a new definition of sexual pleasure and explain it using a special framework that shows different types of rewards from sex.
A Systematic Review on Psychological Interventions for Sexual Health in Older Age.
Vasconcelos P; Gomez Ponce de Leon R; Serruya SJ; Carneiro B; Nóbrega C; Pereira R; Quinta Gomes A; Paúl MC; Nobre PJ pubmed id: 38595928This review looks at different studies to see how well treatments for improving sexual health work for older people.
Food Insecurity: A Barrier to Reproductive Justice Globally.
Fledderjohann J; Patterson S; Owino M pubmed id: 38595861The paper talks about three important rights: choosing to have or not have a child and raising children safely. It says that not having enough food can make it hard to enjoy these rights, especially for people who are already struggling. Working together with those affected can help make changes for better health and fairness.
Men's Self-Reported and Psychophysiological Affective Responses to Sexual Violence and Their Associations with Rape Myths, Personality, and Sexual Traits: A Preliminary Study.
Carvalho J; Rosa PJ; Janssen E pubmed id: 38595860The study looked at how men feel when they hear about a rape scene compared to other situations. It found that men felt more upset during the rape scene, and certain personality traits were linked to this feeling.
Prevalence, Trends, and Factors Associated with Teen Motherhood in Nigeria: An Analysis of the 2008-2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys.
Kareem YO; Abubakar Z; Adelekan B; Ameyaw EK; Gbagbo FY; Goldson E; Mueller U; Yaya S pubmed id: 38595858The study looked at teen motherhood in Nigeria from 2008 to 2018. It found that more teens were having babies over time, especially those with less money or education. The researchers suggest teaching teens better and helping more girls stay in school to lower these numbers.
Comparison of Different Sexual Behaviors According to Sexual Orientation and the Mediating Role of Attitudes toward Sexual Behaviors between Sexual Orientation and Sexual Behaviors in Young Adults.
Blanc A; Díaz-Batanero C; Sánchez-García M; Dacosta D pubmed id: 38595857The study looks at how people with different sexual orientations think and act about sex. It checks if attitudes towards sex change how many sexual behaviors they have.
"One a Day Keeps the Prison Away": Understanding the Experiences of Individuals Convicted of Sexual Offences Receiving Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Problematic Sexual Arousal.
Lievesley R; Swaby H; Winder B; Norman C; Hocken K pubmed id: 38594464Some people in prison are taking medicine to help with too much sexual thinking and behavior. The study talked about why they wanted treatment and how the medicine helped them feel like a "new me." This research can help make better medicine plans for these people in the future.
Obstetric violence in the United States and other high-income countries: an integrative review.
Garcia LM pubmed id: 38590127This study looked at how women are treated badly during childbirth in rich countries. It found that there is not much research in these places, and people often don't notice the problem. The study suggests using new ways to better understand and fix this issue.
Symbiosexual Attraction: An Integrated Mixed-Methods Study.
Johnston SW pubmed id: 38589744Some people feel attracted to two or more people who are already in a relationship, called symbiosexuality. This kind of attraction isn't talked about much, but it's important and can be very strong. A study showed that a lot of different people have these feelings, and it challenges how we think about love and attraction.
Italian women who have sex with women: prevalence and co-occurrence of sexual practices.
Pavanello Decaro S; Pessina R; Biella M; Prunas A pubmed id: 38586250This research talks about studying women who are attracted to other women. Most studies so far have looked at only a few activities and are mostly focused on certain types of sex.
The effect of local anesthetic on the hypersensitive and nonsensitive areas of the penis is different in primary premature ejaculation: a pilot study.
Zheng L; Wei LT; Song-Chunli; Liu WR; Jiang H; Jiang T pubmed id: 38586249Some parts of the penis can be more sensitive than others. Using numbing medicine can help people last longer during activities, but it's not clear exactly how it works on these sensitive and non-sensitive parts.
Genital arousal and responsive desire among women with and without sexual interest/arousal disorder symptoms.
Blumenstock SM; Suschinsky K; Brotto LA; Chivers ML pubmed id: 38582607This study looks at how closely linked feelings of wanting and excitement are for women, especially those having trouble in these areas. The researchers think that the connection between excitement and wanting might change depending on the relationship and timing.
Mental Health and Marginalization Stress in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults: Differences between Urban and Non-Urban Experiences.
Ralston AL; Holt NR; Andrews AR; Huit TZ; Puckett JA; Woodruff N; Mocarski R; Hope DA pubmed id: 38577413Transgender and gender diverse people often feel sad, worried, or at risk of hurting themselves. Those living in the countryside face more problems than those in cities. This study looks at how discrimination and feeling bad about oneself affect them in different places.
Factors that impact assigned female sexual minority individuals health care experiences: A qualitative descriptive study.
Rabbitte M; Enriquez M pubmed id: 38576876The study looked at why some people, born female and now identifying as cisgender or non-binary, might not seek health care. It found that asking the right questions, building trust, and better sexual health education can help. The study suggests doctors should learn more about different sexual and gender identities to provide better care.
In the fight against HIV/AIDS: the arduous implementation of government-funded pre-exposure prophylaxis programme in Taiwan.
Huang HY; Huang JR; Chan PC; Lee CC pubmed id: 38575314In Taiwan, a program was started to help people under 30 or couples where one person had HIV, to prevent getting HIV. The study looked at how well this program worked and how other diseases spread.
Perspectives from the pandemic epicenter: Sexual and reproductive health of immigrant women in New York City.
Samari G; Wurtz HM; Desai S; Coleman-Minahan K pubmed id: 38571367The COVID-19 response in the US affected the health of different racial and minoritized groups, especially in New York City. It changed how these communities could access contraception, abortion, and other health services during the pandemic.
Family planning in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: personal beliefs, intimate partner negotiations and social pressure.
Bapolisi WA; Dumbaugh M; Felber S; Bisimwa G; Merten S pubmed id: 38568086Many women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo don't use family planning, partly because of religious beliefs, fear of side effects, and power differences in couples. Women who are the main earners in their families are more likely to use family planning. It's important to involve the community in family planning programs to address these issues.
Puberty Suppression for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria and the Child's Right to an Open Future.
Jorgensen SCJ; Athéa N; Masson C pubmed id: 38565790The research paper looks at whether using puberty blockers for kids with gender dysphoria is a good idea. It talks about the importance of letting kids grow up so they can make these big decisions themselves when they are older. The paper also discusses whether puberty blockers are safe and what scientists and doctors think about them.
Describing Non-Binary People's Encounters with the Healthcare System: A Qualitative Study in Catalonia (Spain).
Gómez-Ibáñez R; Leyva-Moral JM; Cruzado-Reyes A; Platero LR; Granel N; Watson CE pubmed id: 38565788Non-binary people find it tough to get the right healthcare because of discrimination. They often feel invisible and like outsiders when visiting doctors. The study suggests that healthcare workers need better training to help non-binary people feel more understood and accepted.
Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in Chinese patients with schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Zhang L; Chen Y; Sun Y; Zhou Y; Li Q; Jia Y pubmed id: 38562621People with schizophrenia might have more problems with sexual health. China has helped a lot with understanding schizophrenia, but we don't know how many people in China with this condition have these problems.
Beneficial effects of the first case of washed microbiota transplantation for postorgasmic illness syndrome: a case report.
Quan YX; Lao YD; Wu HY; He XX; Wu LH pubmed id: 38560650Postorgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) makes people feel sick with allergy and flu-like symptoms after they ejaculate. Right now, doctors don't have good treatments for it.
Illegal products containing selective androgen receptor modulators purchased online from Italy: health risks for consumers.
Gaudiano MC; Aureli F; Manna L; Borioni A; Maccelli A; Raimondo M; De Giorgi D; Bartolomei M pubmed id: 38560649Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are drugs that people use to get better at sports like bodybuilding. They are not allowed as medicine in Europe or the United States, but some people still sell them online in illegal ways.
Prevalence and associated factors of premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction in young, single men who have sex with men in Lima, Peru.
Santillán-Romero AS; Valladares-Garrido MJ; Juarez-Ubillus A; Morocho Alburqueque AG; Valladares-Garrido D; Vera-Ponce VJ; Pereira-Victorio CJ; León-Figueroa DA; Grandez-Urbina JA pubmed id: 38560648The abstract talks about a research topic on sexual health in young single men who have sex with other men. It mentions that there are not enough studies on issues like erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in this group.
Do perfectionism, body image concerns, and intimacy predict genitopelvic pain in the postpartum? A prospective study of new mothers.
Dubé S; Beaulieu N; Bergeron S; Lafontaine MF; Péloquin K; Brault-Labbé A; Gosselin P; Brassard A pubmed id: 38556646Many new moms feel pain after having a baby, which can affect their feelings and relationships. Although the pain often goes away as they heal, some moms may continue to feel pain because of stress, body image worries, and relationship problems. These feelings might make it harder for them to feel better.
The Impact of Sibling Relationships on Behavioral and Sexual Health among Latino Sexual Minority Men.
Zapata JP; Rojas E; Durán P; Martínez AJ; Del Pino HE pubmed id: 38553660This study looked at how brothers can help each other use PrEP, a medicine to stop getting HIV. They found that brothers can support each other by giving emotional help, like talking about fears, and practical help, like giving rides or money. The study suggests that including family members in programs can encourage more people to use PrEP and stay healthy.
Home-based postnatal care following early hospital discharge: A descriptive study of the health care service midwife home.
Skarsgaard BK; Henriksen TH; Dahlberg U; Løvvik TS; Aune I pubmed id: 38552272"Midwife Home" at St. Olav's University Hospital helps moms who want to go home early after having a baby. The study checked if this service is good for these moms and babies, how safe it is, if it meets its rules, and if it helps keep care consistent.
A survey of patient tolerance and satisfaction with capsaicin for neuroproliferative vestibulodynia.
Kopits I; Krapf JM; Moss C; Mautz T; Holloway J; Starsiak L; Lorenzini S; Goldstein AT pubmed id: 38545420Capsaicin cream is used to help with vulvodynia, a type of pain, but we don't know much about how well it works for another similar pain called PVD. While it can stop pain by blocking certain receptors, the treatment can be uncomfortable for some people.
Assessing perspectives on an intervention connecting adolescents in outpatient psychiatry care to contraceptive counseling in the United States.
Underwood AL; Hyzak KA; Ebersole A; Bunger AC; Berlan ED pubmed id: 38544347Some teenagers who have mental health problems have trouble getting help with family planning and health. Going to a mental health doctor might be a good time to help them get this health care. The study helps create a program called Link2BC to connect these teenagers to the care they need.