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February 9th, 2025
The profile of sexually transmitted infections of men who have sex with men: A tertiary care center-based comparative cross-sectional study.
Pravitha BP; Prathap P; Asokan N; Sudhiraj TS pubmed id: 38223149Some studies have looked at how common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are in different groups. This research compares STIs and risk factors between men who have sex with men and those who don't.
Clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of autoinoculation in genital molluscum contagiosum in reproductive age group.
Choudhary D; Yadav C; Kachhawa D; Rajoriya D pubmed id: 38223148Molluscum contagiosum causes small, smooth bumps on the skin. These bumps can be itchy and are sometimes spread through sex. A special technique can help the body fight off these bumps.
Follmann balanitis - A very rare presentation of primary syphilis.
Arunprasath P; Someshwaran R; Mahadevan K; Babu NP; Ashwathi S pubmed id: 38223147A young man got sick with a very rare kind of syphilis after unsafe sex. He had red spots on his private parts. Doctors found the disease using special tests, and this rare type of syphilis is very uncommon.
A rare case of syphilitic Charcot joint involving left elbow.
Singh GK; Mishra A; Beniwal NS; Sinha A; Madan GS pubmed id: 38223146A man in a wheelchair had a painful condition called Charcot joint, caused by syphilis, which doctors rarely see nowadays. After many surgeries and treatments didn't work, doctors finally figured out the problem with the right tests and treated it with special medicine, leading to a great outcome.
Sexually transmitted infections with , , , and in pregnant women as detected by molecular testing.
Filho AC; Marcos CRSA; Colnago JM; Miranda AEB; Duarte JN; Peruchi LS pubmed id: 38223143When a mom is pregnant, infections that spread through sex can also spread to her baby. This can make both the mom and baby very sick or even worse.
Lower genital tract infections between 18 and 24 weeks of pregnancy and its association with adverse pregnancy outcome.
Nagdev N; Shah MC; Dodiya D pubmed id: 38223140Some pregnant women can have infections even if they seem healthy. These infections happen often and can cause problems like early birth or health issues for the baby.
Association of dermatological manifestations with CD4 count among people living with HIV attending tertiary care hospital of South Gujarat.
Parmar BV; Purohit N; Patel Y pubmed id: 38223138Many people with HIV get skin problems, happening in about 80% to 95% of them. Doctors can use these skin issues to check how strong a person's immune system is.
First-time orgasm in a young man with lifelong anorgasmia after flibanserin use: a case report.
Saffati G; Naeem T; Kaaki B; Khera M pubmed id: 38222292Anorgasmia is when someone can't reach ejaculation, either because it's always been that way or it happened later in life. Even though many people have this problem, there is no set way to treat it yet.
Lived experiences with pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and adherence among transgender women in Thailand: a qualitative study.
Janamnuaysook R; Guo Y; Yu YJ; Phanuphak N; Kawichai S; MacDonell K; Jupimai T; Rongkavilit C; Wang B pubmed id: 38219741The study looks at why transgender women in Thailand aren't using medicine that helps stop HIV. It tries to find out their experiences and what makes it hard for them to take the medicine.
The provision of sexual and reproductive health information and services to travellers: an exploratory survey of Australian travel medicine clinicians.
Warzywoda S; Fowler JA; Debattista J; Mills DJ; Furuya-Kanamori L; Durham J; Lau CL; Mullens AB; Istiko SN; Santaolaya C; Malhotra J; Dean JA pubmed id: 38219736The study looked at how doctors who help people before they travel make sure to include advice about staying healthy with sexual and reproductive health. This helps travelers avoid getting sick while they're in another country.
Gender Dysphoria and Sexual Euphoria: A Bayesian Perspective on the Influence of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Sexual Arousal.
Klöbl M; Reed MB; Handschuh P; Kaufmann U; Konadu ME; Ritter V; Spurny-Dworak B; Kranz GS; Lanzenberger R; Spies M pubmed id: 38216784Researchers studied how sexual feelings in transgender people might change when they take hormones to match their gender. They found some changes in sexual responses, especially in trans men watching certain scenes, and saw brain activity change for trans women in specific cases. More research is needed to understand how hormones affect these changes.
Intense Body Contact Increases Homosexual Pair Bond Stability in Female Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata).
Böhm PM; Pflüger LS; Pink KE; Huffman MA; Wallner B pubmed id: 38216783Researchers studied Japanese macaques to understand why some female pairs stay together. They found that hugging and cuddling helped female pairs stay together, but other behaviors like mounting didn't seem to matter. This shows that close contact can keep these monkey friendships strong.
"Whenever you're ready to talk about it": Prompts and barriers to inclusive family sex communication with gay, bisexual, and queer sons.
Bond KT; Mansour M; Kershaw T; Flores DD pubmed id: 38213905Talking about sexual health with kids is good, but it can be hard for parents of gay, bisexual, and queer boys. Parents can have these talks better if they are open with their child, accept them, and know about LGBTQ topics. Some parents find it hard to talk openly, which stops good conversations.
Deepening Sexual Desire and Erotic Fantasies Research in the ACE Spectrum: Comparing the Experiences of Asexual, Demisexual, Gray-Asexual, and Questioning People.
Nimbi FM; Appia C; Tanzilli A; Giovanardi G; Lingiardi V pubmed id: 38212438More people are identifying as asexual, meaning they feel little or no sexual attraction. This study looked at how asexual people, as well as others on the asexuality spectrum, feel about sexual desire and fantasies. Researchers found that different groups, like asexual, demisexual, and questioning people, had different levels of desire and emotions about fantasies, which can help doctors understand them better.
Sexual Identity Development and Social Ecological Facilitators and Barriers of PrEP Uptake and Adherence Among Latinx Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Dillon FR; Ertl MM; Eklund AC; Westbrook J; Balek G; Algarin A; Martin J; Sánchez FJ; Ebersole R pubmed id: 38212437Some Latinx gay and bisexual men use less medicine to prevent HIV than white men. This study looked at different reasons that might cause this, like community support, age, or money. The findings can help make better programs to help these men use the medicine more and stay healthy.
Somali immigrant women's knowledge of and experiences with folic acid supplement use before and during pregnancy: A qualitative study from Norway.
Abdi Aw-Nuur H; Abdullahi Diriye N; Aasheim V; Engen T; Mehrara L; Skirnisdottir Vik E pubmed id: 38211483Many countries tell women to take folic acid when they are going to have a baby to help make sure the baby is healthy. In Norway, Somali women take less folic acid than they should and less than women born in Norway.
Avortement au Maroc et virage au drame : femmes et professionnels de santé en parlent ! Une étude transversale mixte à Agadir.
Elomrani S; Utz B; De Brouwere V; Kajjoune I; Assarag B pubmed id: 38198585Unsafe abortions are a big health problem and cause many mothers to get sick or die. In a study done in Agadir Idaoutanane, Morocco, researchers found that lack of information and failed contraception lead to unwanted pregnancies, and talking about abortions is often looked down upon. They suggest better education, access to contraception, and less judgment around abortions.
The pathogenic role of the immune system in erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease: focusing on immunopathophysiology and potential therapeutic strategies.
Giagulli VA; Lisco G; De Tullio A; Guastamacchia E; Triggiani V; Jirillo E pubmed id: 38196188Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when men have trouble with sexual function and is linked to health issues like obesity and smoking. Peyronie's disease can cause painful erections and problems in relationships. Medicines called phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors help, but not everyone gets better with them, so researchers are looking for other treatments.
Sexual dysfunction: a study on learning experience of Australian medical students.
Ramanathan V; Sawaqed M pubmed id: 38195000Doctors and medical students often don't feel comfortable dealing with problems related to sexual health. There isn't much training on this topic in medical schools in the US and UK, and there's not a lot of research on how much training is needed in Australia. This study looks at how much Australian medical students learn about this topic in one university.
'We had that abortion together': abortion networks and access to il/legal abortions in Turkey.
Esengen S pubmed id: 38193457The study looks at how women in Turkey use their social circles to get around rules that make it hard to get an abortion. It finds that women turn to family and friends for support and avoid male relatives and certain organizations. They sometimes even have to consider illegal options because of these challenges.
The impact of prophylactic mastectomy on sexual well-being: a systematic review.
Scotto L; Pizzoli SFM; Marzorati C; Mazzocco K; Pravettoni G pubmed id: 38185919More women are learning about how to stay healthy and avoid getting sick. Some women who might be at risk for breast cancer are choosing to have surgery to remove their breasts to prevent cancer. This choice can affect their happiness and feelings about themselves.
Psychosocial interventions to improve sexual functioning in women with cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Carney LM; Schnur JB; Morgan O; Hyun C; Magin ZE; Martin L; Montgomery GH pubmed id: 38185918Women with cancer often have trouble with sexual side effects during and after treatment. Some early studies show that talking therapies might help, but there hasn't been a big review to see how well they really work.
Instrument development and an intervention to increase parents' self-efficacy regarding their infant's sleep.
Cato K; Funkquist EL; Karlsson Rosenblad A pubmed id: 38183709Some Swedish parents think their babies don't sleep well. This study tried to make a tool to see how confident parents are about helping their babies sleep and to see if teaching parents helps them feel more confident.
Examining the Role of Mononormative Beliefs, Stigma, and Internalized Consensual Non-Monogamy Negativity for Dehumanization.
Rodrigues DL; Brooks TR; Balzarini RN; Moors AC; Lopes D pubmed id: 38182813Some people choose to have romantic relationships with more than one person, but this can lead to them feeling bad about themselves because society often expects people to be in relationships with just one person. This study found that people who believe more in having only one partner and who feel bad about having more than one partner might treat their partners poorly and feel worse about themselves.
Women's experiences of the consenting process for pregnancy remains disposal following early miscarriage.
Kilshaw S pubmed id: 38182272A researcher studied how hospitals in the UK handle pregnancy remains after a pregnancy loss. They watched how hospitals ask for permission and talked to women about their experiences and feelings about this process. The researcher listened to the women to understand what they thought and felt.
Syphilis Prevalence Among People Living With and Without HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Mussa A; Jarolimova J; Ryan R; Wynn A; Ashour D; Bassett IV; Philpotts LL; Freyne B; Morroni C; Dugdale CM pubmed id: 38180840Syphilis is an infection that can be cured, but it can be dangerous if not treated, especially for people with HIV. The study looked at how common syphilis is among people with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and compared it to people without HIV.
A Narrative Review of the Dichotomy Between the Social Views of Non-Monogamy and the Experiences of Consensual Non-Monogamous People.
Rodrigues DL pubmed id: 38177608Some people have more than one romantic partner, and this can make others see them negatively. Even though these people often have good relationships, society still pressures them to fit in with what is considered "normal," leading to possible bad feelings about themselves. Helping more people accept different kinds of relationships could make things better.
Homoprejudiced Violence Experiences and High-Risk Sexual Behaviors among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: Depression Severity and Recreational Drug Usage as Potential Mediators.
Yan X; Ni Y; Lu Y; Wang Q; Tang W; Tan RKJ; Tucker JD; Hall BJ; Baral S; Song H; Zhou Y; Wu D pubmed id: 38172350This study looked at violence against people because of their sexual orientation and how it might lead to risky behavior. Many men in the study had been hurt in this way and it was linked to feeling sad and making unsafe choices, like not using condoms. The researchers say we need better help to solve these problems.
Effect of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Housing Vouchers on Adolescent Risky Sexual Behavior Over a 15-Year Period.
Gresham B; Thyden NH; Gailey S; Osypuk TL pubmed id: 38167990Researchers looked at how moving to safer neighborhoods affected risky behaviors in teens. They found that there wasn't a big change overall, but some teens with health problems acted safer when they moved. Girls and older kids didn't have the same benefits.
More Efficient Approach: Independent Diagnostic Value of Audiovisual Sexual Stimulation for Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction.
Liu Z; Wu T; Ma S; Wang L; Jiang X; Xue W; Tang Q; Zhang K; Liu S; Xu C; Chen Y; Zhou Y; Ma J pubmed id: 38167989Researchers studied how well a test using audiovisual sexual stimulation (AVSS) can identify a type of erectile dysfunction (ED) called psychogenic ED. They found that the test is good at diagnosing psychogenic ED when a certain measurement, called the "tumescence of the tip," is between 1.50% and 29.87%.
Hiding in plain sight: highlighting the research gap on access to HIV and other sexual health services for underrepresented gay men in developed Western countries - insights from a scoping review with a focus on Arab men.
Saliba B; Kang M; Wells N; Mao L; Prestage G; Hammoud MA pubmed id: 38164800This paper talks about how not many studies look at Arab men who are gay, bisexual, or have sex with other men in Western countries. It highlights the need to learn more about their access to HIV and sexual health services.
Interventions supporting engagement with sexual healthcare among people of Black ethnicity: a systematic review of behaviour change techniques.
Clarke R; Heath G; Ross J; Farrow C pubmed id: 38163758Black ethnic groups are more affected by STIs than others. This study looked at ways to help more Black people to get tested, treated, and go to appointments for STIs. They also checked which methods worked best in these efforts.
Sexual Minority Identity Development: Latent Profiles of Developmental Milestones in a National Probability Sample.
Bishop MD; Mallory AB; Russell ST pubmed id: 38162689Researchers studied when sexual minority people, like those who are gay or lesbian, first notice and tell others about their identity. They found four different age groups when these events happen: early teens, middle teens, late teens, and adults. These groups also differed based on things like race, gender, and how they acted as kids.
Adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form in a sample of Chinese women.
Wu C; Choi EPH; Chau PH; Štulhofer A pubmed id: 38162254Most studies about being happy with your love life come from Western countries. We don't know much about it from other places like China, especially for women who love men or are in a sexual minority.
Associations Between Forced Intercourse and Subsequent Depression Among Women in the U.S. General Population.
Bruffaerts R; Axinn WG pubmed id: 38158510The study looked at how childhood depression and forced experiences affect later depression in women. It found that women with childhood depression were more likely to face forced situations and later major depression. The research showed clear connections between these experiences and later depression in women.
Genetic and Environmental Influences on Sexual Orientation: Moderation by Childhood Gender Nonconformity and Early-Life Adversity.
Oginni OA; Alanko K; Jern P; Rijsdijk FV pubmed id: 38155338The study looked at how childhood behaviors and challenges affect sexual orientation using Finnish twins. It found that if kids didn't follow typical gender roles, it changed the way their environment affected their sexual orientation, but it didn't change the genetic effects. The study also showed that kids who didn't follow gender norms had a stronger connection between their behavior and who they are attracted to.
Looping Disruption: A Relational Mechanism Enhancing Treatment Readiness among Individuals Convicted of Sexual Offending?
Lindegren S pubmed id: 38154817Some people in prison don't start or finish treatment programs which help them not to commit crimes again. Researchers interviewed men in a Swedish prison to learn why this happens, and found that supportive people can help them be ready for treatment.
A Latent Profile Analysis of Greek University Students' Sexting Profiles: Associations with Big Five Personality Traits.
Kokkinos CM; Krommida C; Markos A; Voulgaridou I pubmed id: 38151570Researchers studied how different sexting habits relate to personality traits in Greek university students. They found different groups of sexting behaviors, like not involved and highly involved, and these behaviors matched different personality traits. For example, people not involved in sexting were more agreeable, conscientious, and open, while those sending unwanted sexts were more emotionally unstable.
Violent Partners or a Specific Class of Offenders? A Criminal Career Approach to Understanding Men Involved in Intimate Partner Sexual Violence.
Chopin J; Fortin F; Paquette S; Guay JP; Péloquin O; Chartrand E pubmed id: 38149656The study looks at men who commit sexual violence against their partners and tries to see how they are different from those who commit non-sexual violence. It finds that men who do sexual violence have different criminal patterns and there are four different types of patterns for these men.
Reproductive Strategies and Romantic Love in Early Modern Europe.
Dias Martins MJ; Baumard N pubmed id: 38148451In Western Europe a long time ago, people started showing more love and care in their marriages. This change might have happened because people were living better, and stories and plays from that time show more emotions like tenderness. As a result, people got married more often but had fewer kids in each marriage.
Princeton IV consensus guidelines: PDE5 inhibitors and cardiac health.
Kloner RA; Burnett AL; Miner M; Blaha MJ; Ganz P; Goldstein I; Kim NN; Kohler T; Lue T; McVary KT; Mulhall JP; Parish SJ; Sadeghi-Nejad H; Sadovsky R; Sharlip ID; Rosen RC pubmed id: 38148297In 1999, doctors started talking about how to safely help men with heart problems who also have trouble with erections. Over the years, they've learned more about these medicines and think they might even help the heart.
Influences affecting decision-making regarding use of pre-exposure prophylaxis among black men who have sex with men in the USA: a systematic review and meta-synthesis.
Hutchins F; Drey N pubmed id: 38148150The research looks at why some Black men in the USA choose to use or not use a medicine called PrEP, which helps prevent HIV. It studies both good and bad things that affect their decision.
Holding the Space: Individual- and Group-level Factors Predicting Member Retention in Gender-Sexuality Alliances.
O'Brien MD; Poteat VP; Marx RA pubmed id: 38143817Being part of after-school clubs can be good for kids. This study looked at what helps kids stay in a special group called a GSA, which supports LGBTQ+ kids and their friends. Kids who were leaders and felt supported were more likely to stay, especially if the club had organized meetings.
Exploring Attitudes Toward "Sugar Relationships" Across 87 Countries: A Global Perspective on Exchanges of Resources for Sex and Companionship.
Meskó N; Kowal M; Láng A; Kocsor F; Bandi SA; Putz A; Sorokowski P; Frederick DA; García FE; Aguilar LA; Studzinska A; Tan CS; Gjoneska B; Milfont TL; Topcu Bulut M; Grigoryev D; Aavik T; Boussena M; Mattiassi ADA; Afhami R; Amin R; Baiocco R; Brahim H; Can AR; Carneiro J; Çetinkaya H; Chubinidze D; Deschrijver E; Don Y; Dubrov D; Duyar I; Jovic M; Kamburidis JA; Khan F; Khun-Inkeeree H; Koso-Drljevic M; Lacko D; Massar K; Morelli M; Natividade JC; Nyhus EK; Park JH; Pazhoohi F; Pirtskhalava E; Ponnet K; Prokop P; Šakan D; Tulyakul S; Wang AH; Aquino SD; Atamtürk DD; Burduli N; Chirumbolo A; Dural S; Etchezahar E; Ghahraman Moharrampour N; Aczel B; Kozma L; Lins S; Manunta E; Marot T; Mebarak M; Miroshnik KG; Misetic K; Papadatou-Pastou M; Bakos B; Sahli FZ; Singh S; Solak Ç; Volkodav T; Wlodarczyk A; Akello G; Argyrides M; Çoker O; Galasinska K; Gómez Yepes T; Kobylarek A; Landa-Blanco M; Mayorga M; Özener B; Pacquing MCT; Reyes MES; Şahin A; Tamayo-Agudelo W; Topanova G; Toplu-Demirtaş E; Türkan BN; Zumárraga-Espinosa M; Grassini S; Antfolk J; Cornec C; Pisanski K; Stöckli S; Eder SJ; Han H pubmed id: 38127113The study looked at how people feel about "sugar relationships," where resources are exchanged for companionship, in many countries. They found that things like gender roles and how people behave towards others can affect these attitudes differently for young and older people. They also noticed differences in these attitudes around the world.
Point-of-care testing for sexually transmitted infections and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among pregnant women in South Africa, 2021-2022: randomised controlled trial.
de Voux A; Nyemba DC; Silliman M; Mashele N; Mvududu R; Myer L; Joseph Davey D pubmed id: 38124133Pregnant and new moms in Southern Africa can get HIV and other infections easily. A medicine called PrEP can help prevent HIV, and special tests can find women who might need this medicine. This study looked at how these tests can help women in Cape Town, South Africa, start and keep using PrEP.
Intersectional Microaggressions, Sexual Identity Concealment, and Mental Health of Young Black Sexual Minority Men and Transgender Women.
Craig A; Walsh J; Quinn K pubmed id: 38114872This study looked at how bullying and discrimination hurt the health of young Black men and transgender people. It found that these negative experiences can cause them to hide their true selves, leading to stress and sometimes drug use. Understanding this can help make things better for these groups.
Is size in the eye of the beholder? Visual estimation of penis size among transgender and cisgender people and implications for genital gender-affirming surgery and sexual medicine.
Castaneda PR; Zaliznyak M; Sandhu SS; Cook-Wiens G; Smith SM; Mallavarapu S; Garcia MM pubmed id: 38112322This research paper talks about transgender men and women who want surgery to change their bodies. It says that guessing the size of a new body part can lead to problems. The paper notes there isn't much study on how well people can estimate size.
Will you go the distance? A satisfaction survey of telemedicine in sexual medicine.
Saffati G; Naeem T; Kassab J; Orozco Rendon D; Green C; Liphsultz LI; Khera M pubmed id: 38111635People like telemedicine if it's easy to use, the connection is good, and they feel it helps them.
Rates of sexual partner acquisition from nationally representative surveys: variation between countries and by age, sex, wealth, partner and HIV status.
Calvert C; Scott R; Palmer M; Dube A; Marston M; Wellings K; Slaymaker E pubmed id: 38105237Knowing how people get new partners can help create ways to stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections like HIV.
The RETHINK Study: Could pain catastrophising explain why some women are more likely to attend hospital during the latent phase of labour.
Bartholomew V; Hundley V; Clark CJ; Parris BA pubmed id: 38104503This study looks at how often people worry a lot about pain and if it changes when they decide to go to the hospital when having a baby.