Sexual Health Article Feed

February 9th, 2025

Violence among pregnant women in Denmark from 2019 to 2021 - A hospital-based cross-sectional study.

Kristine Hegaard H; Sharif H; Ankerstjerne LBS; Serhatlioglu S; Schroll AM; Midtgaard J; Renault KM; Broberg L pubmed id: 38104502

The study looked at how common violence is for pregnant women and their health. They found that 4% experienced violence in their lifetime and 1.6% recently, with younger women, smokers, and those with health issues being more affected. The research also suggests that these numbers might be lower than the actual figures, so better ways to check for violence are needed.

Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Perspectives in Black Men Who Have Sex With Men Taking Preexposure Prophylaxis in New Orleans.

Clement ME; Beckford J; Lovett A; Siren J; Adorno M; Legrand S; Bennett M; Taylor J; Hanlen-Rosado E; Perry B; Corneli A pubmed id: 38100815

Black men who are attracted to other men have more health problems related to sexually transmitted infections in the Southern US. They need more ways to protect themselves from these infections, even if they are already taking PrEP medicine.

The pleasure, joy and positive emotional experiences of abortion accompaniment after 17 weeks' gestation.

Kimport K; McReynolds-Pérez J; Bercu C; Cisternas C; Wilkinson Salamea E; Zurbriggen R; Moseson H pubmed id: 38056488

Researchers studied how helping others with abortions can sometimes bring positive feelings like joy and belonging. They interviewed volunteers in Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador who help women through abortions and found that these volunteers felt happiness from building a community and supporting others.

"O" no: a Reddit analysis of orgasmic dysfunction.

Belcher R; Sim D; Meykler M; Owens-Walton J; Hassan N; Rubin RS; Malik RD pubmed id: 38053613

Some girls on Reddit talked about why they might have trouble with orgasms. They also discussed how this affects their feelings and relationships.

STI-X: a novel approach to STI testing in rural and regional Victoria, Australia.

Evans D; Cowen K; Fairley C; Randall C; Hocking J; Ludwick T; Tomnay J pubmed id: 38043924

In places far from big cities, it can be hard for people to get tested for STIs. A new vending machine called STI-X helps people get tested easily, without having to wait long or worry about privacy. This helps keep more people healthy and makes the healthcare system less busy.

Detransition and Desistance Among Previously Trans-Identified Young Adults.

Littman L; O'Malley S; Kerschner H; Bailey JM pubmed id: 38038854

Some people who used to identify as transgender don't anymore and say this change made them feel better. They had first felt like they were transgender around age 17 and often took steps to live as their identified gender. Many had other mental health issues that they thought were related to feeling transgender, and later realized those issues were different.

Opening a portal to pleasure based sexual and reproductive health around the globe; a qualitative analysis and best practice development study.

Mills R; Northcott K; Kovacs E; Philpott A pubmed id: 38037813

This study found that including pleasure in sexual health programs can make them more successful and help people practice safer sex. Researchers talked to people who work in this area and learned about their experiences, finding that pleasure can lead to more open conversations about sex. They came up with helpful advice for others who want to try this approach.

Delayed, dramatic breast swelling in a transgender woman: a case report.

Szymanski K; Munabi N; Garcia M; Ray E pubmed id: 38034089

More people in the U.S. are getting gender-affirming surgeries, like breast implants for transgender women. These women want their breasts to look more feminine, but they often do not get the regular check-ups and care that non-transgender women receive.

Polygamous Interest in a Mononormative Nation: The Roles of Sex and Sociosexuality in Polygamous Interest in a Heterosexual Sample from the UK.

Thomas AG; Harrison S; Mogilski JK; Stewart-Williams S; Workman L pubmed id: 38030825

Polygamy is when one person has many partners, and the partners are only with that person. Researchers studied people's interest in polygamy and found that men were more open to polygamy than women, but both found polygamy less appealing than having just one partner. Interest in having many partners was linked to how open people were to casual relationships.

Secondary phallic prosthesis placement in transgender patients postmetoidioplasty: a case report on technique and outcome.

Claeys W; Weynants L; Jamaer C; Van der Jeugt J; Hoebeke P; Spinoit AF pubmed id: 38028733

Gender affirming surgery helps transgender people change their bodies to match their gender. Sometimes, this surgery changes the private parts to look more like the person's gender. Different methods are used, and some have special benefits, but they might not always work for everything a person wants.

Psychometric Exploration of the Swedish Translation of the Sexual Orientation Microaggressions Scale (SOMS), and a Commentary on the Validity of the Construct of Microaggressions.

Di Luigi G; Claréus B; Mejias Nihlén T; Malmquist A; Wurm M; Lundberg T pubmed id: 38019554

The study looked at how well a tool to measure small acts of discrimination worked for Swedish people who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual. It found that the tool worked well in some ways but not in others. The study suggests more research is needed to understand these small acts better.

Sexual Consent Norms in a Sexually Diverse Sample.

Harris EA; Morgenroth T; Crone DL; Morgenroth L; Gee I; Pan H pubmed id: 38017253

The study looked at how people understand and use sexual consent. It found that people in the BDSM community use clear consent more often and don't find consent talks disruptive, unlike others. The study showed that different groups have different ways of thinking about consent.

Setting research priorities for prevention and response to child marriage in communities in the Arab region: findings from a multi-stage Delphi study involving practitioners across the region.

Metzler J; Hutchinson A; Kiss K pubmed id: 38010883

Many young girls are being forced to marry, and it's getting worse in some places. Experts worked together to find out what we need to learn more about to help stop this. They found many areas that need more study, especially how to use facts to make programs better.

La pratique contraceptive moderne chez les adolescentes au Bénin: Tendances, déterminants et perspectives / Modern contraceptive use among adolescents in Benin: trends, determinants and prospects.

Acotchéou PE; Affo MA; Dansou J; Delvaux T; Saizonou ZJ pubmed id: 38010343

The use of modern birth control is slowly increasing among young people in Benin. The study looked at how often teenage girls use birth control and what affects their choices. It found that girls from richer families, who go to school, or who use family planning services are more likely to use birth control.

Sleep and Socioemotional Outcomes Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study.

Wong ML; Nagata JM; Barreto M pubmed id: 37993697

The study looked at how sleep affects feelings and friendships for teens who are part of sexual and gender minority groups. It found that teens who have trouble sleeping often have worse feelings and relationships, especially for gender minority teens. The researchers think that helping these teens sleep better could improve their emotions and social lives.

Navigating Love in a Post-Pandemic World: Understanding Young Adults' Views on Short- and Long-Term Romantic Relationships.

Mengzhen L; Lim DHJ; Berezina E; Benjamin J pubmed id: 37985563

Young adults in Malaysia have different ideas about short-term and long-term romantic relationships. Girls think "love" and "marriage" are important in long-term relationships, while boys think about "trust" and "comfort." Both boys and girls see short-term relationships in a positive light, and boys see short-term and long-term relationships as very different.

Digital privacy is a sexual health necessity: a community-engaged qualitative study of virtual sex work and digital autonomy in Senegal.

Friend J pubmed id: 37982806

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people working in the sex industry used online tools to stay safe from the virus and other diseases. However, they faced risks like their private pictures being shared without permission. While they liked the health benefits of online work, they stopped when lockdowns ended because the risk of their privacy being exposed was too high. They suggested that phone apps should have better privacy features, and they want tech companies to help protect their privacy.

Preferences for onward health data use in the electronic age among maternity patients and providers in South Africa: a qualitative study.

LeFevre A; Welte O; Moopelo K; Tiffin N; Mothoagae G; Ncube N; Gwiji N; Shogole M; Slogrove AL; Moshani N; Boulle A; Goudge J; Griffiths F; Fairlie L; Mehta U; Scott K; Pillay N pubmed id: 37982758

Many people in South Africa don't know their health data is used for more than their own medical care. While they like having their health information stored electronically, understanding how their data is shared or used can be hard. It is important to create systems that ask for patient permission before using their health data in new ways.

Asked to be a sperm donor: disclosure dilemmas of gay men living with HIV.

Pralat R; Anderson J; Burns F; Barber TJ pubmed id: 37982670

Some men living with HIV have to decide whether to tell people about their status when asked to be sperm donors by female friends. This study looks at how keeping their HIV status secret can affect their friendships and decisions about helping with having kids.

: findings from the formative research to inform the initiative "Reaching those most left behind through comprehensive sexuality education for out-of-school young people" in Colombia.

Vega Casanova J; Blanco J; Rovira NB; Pulido Jaramillo DM; Pacheco KA; Camacho-Hubner AV pubmed id: 37982434

This research took place in Colombia where they worked with teenagers to learn about their understanding of important topics like pregnancy and diseases. The teens participated in fun activities to share their thoughts, which helped create better ways to teach about these topics in places other than school.

Assessing acceptability and effectiveness of a pleasure-oriented sexual and reproductive health chatbot in Kenya: an exploratory mixed-methods study.

Njogu J; Jaworski G; Oduor C; Chea A; Malmqvist A; Rothschild CW pubmed id: 37982143

A study was done to see if a chatbot could help young people in Kenya learn about staying healthy and safe in their relationships. The chatbot made people feel more confident and better at talking about important topics with their partners. Many who used the chatbot liked it because it was private and helpful, and it made them better at communicating and being safe in their relationships.

Sexual and reproductive health and rights decision-making among Australian migrant and refugee youth: a group concept mapping study.

Napier-Raman S; Hossain SZ; Mpofu E; Lee MJ; Liamputtong P; Dune T pubmed id: 37975673

This study looked at how young people from migrant and refugee groups make decisions about sexual and reproductive health (SRH). It found that good relationships and safe practices are important for them, and young people think healthy relationships matter more than the adults helping them do. The study suggests that policies should include feelings and relationships, not just medical stuff.