Sexual Health Article Feed
February 9th, 2025
Determinants of adherence to daily PrEP measured as intracellular tenofovir diphosphate concentrations over 24 months of follow-up among men who have sex with men.
van den Elshout MA; Hoornenborg E; Coyer L; Anderson PL; Davidovich U; de Vries HJ; Prins M; Schim van der Loeff MF pubmed id: 37258273The study looks at why some people take their daily medicine to prevent HIV better than others. By understanding these reasons, scientists hope to help more people use the medicine the right way.
Investigating the impact of condomless vaginal intercourse and lubricant use on the vaginal metabolome: a pre-post observational study.
Borgogna JC; Grace SG; Holm JB; Aviles Zuniga T; Kadriu H; He X; McCoski SR; Ravel J; Brotman RM; Yeoman CJ pubmed id: 37258272The study looks at how condomless sex and using lubricants might change the tiny chemicals in the vagina, which are important for health. It aims to find out the connections between these activities and the chemicals.
Gay, bisexual, and queer men's confidence in the Undetectable equals Untransmittable HIV prevention message: longitudinal qualitative analysis of the sexual decision-making of pre-exposure prophylaxis users over time.
Grace D; Daroya E; Gaspar M; Wells A; Hull M; Lachowsky N; Tan DHS pubmed id: 37257867The study looked at what gay, bisexual, and queer men who used PrEP thought about the message "Undetectable equals Untransmittable" (U=U) and how it affected their choices about sex.
Understanding how young cisgender heterosexual men navigate sexual health conversations and practices during casual sex: a qualitative study.
Waling A pubmed id: 37257866In Australia, young men are not getting tested for diseases you can catch during sex, and they are not always using protection. This research looks at how these men talk about staying healthy and safe when they have casual sex.
Low testosterone state inhibits erectile function by downregulating the expression of GIT1 in rat penile corpus cavernosum.
Gu J; Zhu LK; Zhao X; Jiang J; Jiang R pubmed id: 37256221Scientists are trying to understand why having low levels of certain hormones can cause problems with getting an erection. They still don't know exactly how it all works.
Disease activity and erectile dysfunction in Japanese patients with ulcerative colitis.
Furukawa S; Takeshita E; Miyake T; Tange K; Tomida H; Yamamoto Y; Ikeda Y; Hiasa Y pubmed id: 37256220Doctors found that having a disease known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) might be a risk for another condition called erectile dysfunction (ED), but it's not always clear how the two are connected.
Effects of tadalafil on sexual behavior of male rats induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress.
Wang H; Liu X; Zhang Z; Han Z; Jiang Y; Qiao Y; Liu T; Chen J; Chen Y pubmed id: 37256219The study looked at how stress affects male rats' bedroom problems and if a medicine called tadalafil can help. There aren't many studies on stress-related bedroom issues. This research wanted to see how tadalafil works in stressed rats.
Erectile dysfunction in ankylosing spondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Zhang Y; Wu X; Zhang W; Liu G; Feng X; Jiang H; Zhang X pubmed id: 37256218The study talks about how often men with a condition called ankylosing spondylitis have trouble with erectile dysfunction. It mentions that not many reports have been made, and the ones that exist are with only a few people in them.
Impact of endometriosis on female sexual function: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
Zhu X; Wu Y; Jia J; Zhao X; Zhao X pubmed id: 37256217Endometriosis is a condition that causes long-lasting swelling and scarring in the pelvis and other body parts. It affects about 10% of women who can have children.
Comparison of male and female perspective in couples involved in sexual relationships and facing endometriosis.
Helfenstein F; Kohl Schwartz AS; Imesch P; Rauchfuss M; Wölfler MM; Haeberlin F; von Orelli S; Leeners B pubmed id: 37256216Endometriosis can affect how people feel about relationships and being together. Researchers are starting to learn more about how endometriosis impacts both partners. More information is needed to help couples talk about these issues.
Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in male survivors of malignant lymphoma.
Micas Pedersen S; Nielsen TH; Gang AO; Poulsen CB; de Nully Brown P; Jørgensen N; Feltoft CL; Pedersen LM pubmed id: 37256215People with lymphoma are living longer, so now it's really important to think about how they’re feeling long-term and how healthy they are, including how their sexual health is doing.
Use of sexual stimuli in research and clinical settings: expert opinion and recommendations.
Katz MA; Penniston TL; Barry C; Micanovic N; Seto MC; Chivers ML pubmed id: 37256214This paper talks about using things like videos and pictures to study how people react to them. The scientists give advice on how to pick these materials and use them in a consistent way for research.
Trends in Patient's Use of Sexual Health Services During COVID-19 in a Network of STD Clinics, STD Surveillance Network, 2019 to 2021.
Llata E; Schumacher C; Grigorov I; Danforth B; Pathela P; Asbel L; Nguyen TQ; Berzkalns A; Kreisel KM pubmed id: 37255255The COVID-19 pandemic made it hard for sexual health clinics to work like before. This study looks at how different patients used the clinics and telehealth services for help with sexually transmitted diseases.
Preferences for Rectal Sexually Transmitted Infection Sample Collection and Sexual Behaviors Among Adolescent and Young Adult Women Accessing Primary Care Services.
Woods HE; Schuh AM; Gaydos CA; Fenchel M; Kowalczyk Mullins TL; Conard LAE; Manabe YC; Widdice LE pubmed id: 37255238The study talks about many young women having rectal infections without knowing it. It looks at why testing is difficult and if women like collecting their own samples or having a doctor do it. The study also examines where women prefer to take samples, like at home or at the doctor's office.
'And she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man': androcentrism and the creation of knowledge-driven ignorance.
Beserman Navon L pubmed id: 37255224The paper talks about how science often uses the male body as the standard, which can cause people to misunderstand things about female bodies like female ejaculation. Even when more information is learned, some things still stay confusing or unclear because of this focus.
Psychological Treatment of Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia Using an Integrative Approach.
Merwin KE; Brotto LA pubmed id: 37253921A woman had a problem called PGAD/GPD where she felt unwanted feelings in her body for a long time that made her upset and struggle with daily life. She tried many treatments, and a special kind of talking therapy helped her feel better and handle her symptoms better.
Stress and Depression Are Associated with Sexual Function and Satisfaction in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Lapping-Carr L; Mustanski B; Ryan DT; Costales C; Newcomb ME pubmed id: 37253920The study looked at young men who have sex with men and found that being happier in their relationships can help them feel better about sex, even when stressed. However, being very happy in a relationship might make depression-related sexual problems feel worse. The study suggests more research on different sexual health issues and stress is needed.
"That's kind of like the big struggle right now is can we get PrEP?": Facilitators and Barriers to PrEP Uptake Among Active Duty Gay and Bisexual Men.
Beltran RM; Schuyler AC; Blair CS; Goldbach JT; Castro CA; Holloway IW pubmed id: 37250806Some gay and bisexual men in the US Military are getting more HIV infections. This study looks at how easy or hard it is for them to get a medicine called PrEP that helps stop HIV.
Births in freestanding midwifery-led units in Norway: What women view as important aspects of care.
Nørstebø HS; Nilsen ABV; Blix E; Bakken KS; Eri TS pubmed id: 37247500This research wanted to know what women think is important when having a baby in special birthing centers run by midwives in Norway.
"These attitudes are a pressure": women with disabilities' perceptions of how stigma shapes their sexual health choices.
Carew MT; Dhingra S; Bash-Taqi R; Koroma HK; Fraser T; McLaren M; Groce N pubmed id: 37247199This study looked at how beliefs about disabilities affect women's choices about their sexual health in Sierra Leone. Many women with disabilities face stigma that makes it hard for them to get health services, but they also push back against these negative ideas. The findings offer ideas for improving support from healthcare workers and policymakers.
Effect of sexual counseling on sexual function and sexual quality of life for women undergoing open heart surgery: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Tuncer M; Yeşiltepe Oskay Ü pubmed id: 37246308After heart surgery, talking with a counselor about sexual health can help patients feel better about their sexual activities.
Agreement of and discussion with clients about Undetectable equals Untransmissible among general practitioners in Australia: a cross-sectional survey.
Wu J; Fairley CK; Grace D; Chow EPF; Ong JJ pubmed id: 37245958The study looked at how doctors in Australia talk to their patients about how someone with an undetectable amount of HIV can't pass it on to others. This idea is called U=U and helps people feel better about having HIV.
Syphilis in pregnancy: a qualitative investigation of healthcare provider perspectives on barriers to syphilis screening during pregnancy in south-east Queensland.
Warzywoda S; Fowler JA; Nourse C; Wu M; Britton S; Rowling D; Griffin P; Lazarou M; Hamilton Z; Dean JA pubmed id: 37245957In Australia and other rich countries, more cases of syphilis during pregnancy have led to more babies being born with syphilis. This is happening because pregnant women are not getting tested enough for syphilis.
Postnatal quietness - the dilemma of visiting hours. A qualitative interview study with maternity care staff.
Backhausen MG; Broberg L; Rosted EE; Råsø KZL; Thomsen TG; Beck M pubmed id: 37235951The study looks at how allowing relatives to visit freely in hospitals is a common practice, especially in Person and Family Centred Care. It also explores how the COVID-19 lockdown in Denmark helped understand how limiting visitors affected the work of maternity care staff.
Gender and Sexual Health-Related Knowledge Gaps and Educational Needs of Parents of Transgender and Non-Binary Youth.
Kantor LZ; Tordoff DM; Haley SG; Crouch JM; Ahrens KR pubmed id: 37233838The study looked at how parents can help their transgender and non-binary kids make healthy choices. Parents wanted more information on gender and health issues so they can better support their kids. The study suggested creating materials to help parents learn and have good talks with their children.
On cloud nine? Maternal emotional wellbeing six weeks up to one year postpartum - A cross-sectional study.
Van den Branden L; Van de Craen N; Van Leugenhaege L; Bleijenbergh R; Mestdagh E; Timmermans O; Van Rompaey B; Kuipers YJ pubmed id: 37229926The study looks at how moms feel after having a baby for up to a year. It wants to help moms by learning more about their feelings and what affects them.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of sexual health among students in a Chinese medical college: a cross-sectional study.
Zhao J; Li Y; Wang X; Wang Z; Yu S; Li T pubmed id: 37228768Learning about sexual health is important for feeling good and happy. Medical students need to know this so it helps their own health and the way they think and act about sex.
'Just be strong and keep going': the influence of Superwoman Schema on Black women's perceived expectations of coping with sexual pain.
Thorpe S; Dogan-Dixon J; Malone N; Palomino KA pubmed id: 37226881The study looked at how Black women deal with sexual pain using the idea of the Superwoman Schema, which shows their strength in tough times. Some women used this idea to cope, while others did not. The research suggests ways to help future generations with their sexual health.
Sexual and Dating Violence Prevention Programs for Male Youth: A Systematic Review of Program Characteristics, Intended Psychosexual Outcomes, and Effectiveness.
Verbeek M; Weeland J; Luijk M; van de Bongardt D pubmed id: 37226034This study looks at programs that try to stop male youth, age 25 and younger, from being violent in relationships. It found that programs differ a lot in how long they last and what they teach, but they usually try to change how boys think or act about violence. The study suggests ways to make these programs better and how to do good research about them.
Ethnographic understandings of sexual and reproductive health and HIV care for adolescents in Blantyre, Malawi.
Kaunda-Khangamwa BN; Munthali A; Manderson L pubmed id: 37224431The study looked at how teens with HIV learn about health and sex. It found that places like home, school, and clinics all help them learn, but talking about these topics depends on where they are.
"She should support me, she's my doctor:" Patient perceptions of agency in contraceptive decision-making in the clinical encounter in Northern California.
Rao L; Rocca CH; Muñoz I; Chambers BD; Devaskar S; Asiodu IV; Stern L; Blum M; Comfort AB; Harper CC pubmed id: 37216964The research looked at how much choice and control people have when deciding about birth control. They talked to people to understand this better and create a way to measure it.
Estimating induced abortion incidence and the use of non-recommended abortion methods and sources in two provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa and Kongo Central) in 2021: results from population-based, cross-sectional surveys of reproductive-aged women.
Akilimali P; Moreau C; Byrne M; Kayembe D; Larson E; Bell SO pubmed id: 37216481This study looked at the number of abortions in two areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and how safe they were. It found that many women used unsafe ways to have abortions, especially younger women, and that better health services are needed to keep them safe.
A National, County-Level Evaluation of the Association Between COVID-19 and Sexually Transmitted Infections Within the United States in 2020.
Pollack CC; Bradburne J; Lee NK; Manabe YC; Widdice LE; Gaydos CA; Tuddenham SA; Rompalo AM; Jackman J; Timm CM pubmed id: 37213194The study looks at how focusing on COVID-19 might affect other diseases that already existed. It checks how cases and deaths from COVID-19 are related to the number of cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in the US in 2020.
Previous Sexually Transmitted Infections and Partner Services Interviews as Predictors of Subsequent Interview Completion Among Cisgender MSM: Partner Services Fatigue?
Barry MP; Thibault CS; Berzkalns A; Spellman DR; Rowlinson E; Barbee LA; Golden MR; Kerani RP pubmed id: 37213183The research looks at whether having more than one STI and working with partner services before affects how well partner services work for men who have sex with men. They want to see if people with repeat STI are less successful with partner services.
Beliefs About the Inevitability of Sexual Attraction Predict Stereotypes About Asexuality.
Zivony A; Reggev N pubmed id: 37212956This research found that people often think asexual individuals are immature and not social because they believe everyone should feel sexual attraction. This view leads to misunderstanding and prejudice against asexual people. The study showed that these beliefs make people less likely to want to be friends with someone who is asexual.
The paradox of pornography - sexuality and problematic pornography use.
Thomas H; Binnie J pubmed id: 37212017This study looked at three men who felt they had a problem with using pornography. The study found five important themes about how they felt, including seeing their sexuality as a problem and viewing pornography both as freeing and harmful. It suggests that their feelings about their sexuality and pornography use greatly affect their experiences.
Previous negative experiences of healthcare reported by Swedish pregnant women with fear of birth - A mixed method study.
Larsson B; Rubertsson C; Hildingsson I pubmed id: 37210773Negative experiences in healthcare can hurt women's health. Women often have many health check-ups and sometimes face disrespect and violence during childbirth. These bad experiences can make them afraid of giving birth.
High incidence of asymptomatic genital tract infections in pregnancy in adolescent girls and young women: need for repeat aetiological screening.
Govender V; Moodley D; Naidoo M; Connoly C; Ngcapu S; Abdool Karim Q pubmed id: 37208192The research paper talks about how often sexually transmitted infections happen in pregnant teenage girls and compares it to women who are 20 to 24 years old and older than 25. It shows that there is not enough information about STIs in pregnant teens.
"In some clinics, they said it's elective, and then they would refuse": A Mixed-Methods Study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to abortion services in Germany.
Rød H; Gomperts R; Atay H; Tersbøl BP pubmed id: 37207395The World Health Organization says abortion is important health care and told countries to keep it available during COVID-19. But because of the virus and how governments reacted, it became harder to get an abortion. This study looks at how people in Germany could get abortions during the pandemic.
Surveillance of Mpox Cases Attending Sexual Health Services in England (SOMASS): design, implementation and initial findings from the SOMASS data collection tool, 2022.
Charles H; Prochazka M; Murray J; Sexual Health Liaison Group U; Soni S; Haddow L; Beets K; Pilkington V; Low N; Candfield S; Jones R; Bleiker T; Dewsnap C; Phillips M; Phillips D pubmed id: 37202181Scientists created a tool to collect information about the 2022 monkeypox outbreak. They wanted to learn more about people with monkeypox going to health clinics in England.
Navigating the complexities of adult healthcare for individuals with variations of sex characteristics: from paediatric emergencies to a sense of abandonment.
Crocetti D; Berry A; Monro S pubmed id: 37199261The paper talks about the health problems that intersex people face when they grow up, especially because of treatments they got as kids. These treatments are not always good for them, and the paper says more doctors need to understand their needs and treat them better as adults. It also says intersex people need more support and shouldn't feel scared to go to the doctor.
Partial dissociative identity disorder and gender incongruence: a case report.
Hasler R; Pache J; Köhl J; Soldati L pubmed id: 37197286Some people feel like their gender inside is different from what they were born as, and they want medical help to change. There are other mental conditions that might look the same but are not well understood.
Prevalence of non-preferred family planning methods among reproductive-aged women in Burkina Faso: results from a cross-sectional, population-based study.
Bullington BW; Sawadogo N; Tumlinson K; Langer A; Soura A; Zabre P; Sie A; Senderowicz L pubmed id: 37195714The research talks about how some people use birth control methods they don't really want because of barriers, like not getting what they ask for at clinics. The study found that many women in Burkina Faso experience this issue, highlighting the need for better choices and understanding of birth control preferences.
An Atypical Presentation of Mpox Transmitted Between Transgender Men Through Oral Sex.
Wick JM; Pelliccione A; Lee-Rodriguez C; Tran HN; McCleskey PE; Nichol A; Skarbinski J pubmed id: 37195290The 2022 mpox outbreak spread to many countries, even those where it usually wasn't found. It spread mainly through sexual contact among men, but a case showed it also spread between transgender men through oral sex. Studying how mpox spreads helps doctors stop it faster.
Evaluating the Impact of the COVID-19-Related Public Health Restrictions on Access to Digital Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infection Testing in British Columbia, Canada: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis.
Iyamu I; Pedersen H; Ablona A; Chang HJ; Worthington C; Grace D; Grennan T; Wong J; Salmon A; Koehoorn M; Gilbert M pubmed id: 37195276The study looked at how COVID-19 rules affected people using online tests for infections like STBBIs in British Columbia. They wanted to see if the pandemic changed how many people used these tests compared to regular testing.
Alcohol Use and Compulsive Sexual Behaviors in College Students: The Moderating Effect of Alcohol-Related Sexual Expectancies.
Garner AR; Florimbio AR; Basting EJ; Sullivan J; Medenblik AM; Jensen MC; Stuart GL pubmed id: 37193574Some college students have problems with drinking and behaving badly in sexual ways. The study found that those who expect alcohol to make them feel more sexual are more likely to have these problems together. This means what they believe about alcohol could make things worse.
Mechanical indications for inflatable penile prosthesis revision: analysis and implications for revision surgery.
Smelser AM; VanDyke ME; Nealon SW; Badkhshan S; Langford BT; Peedikayil J; El-Eishy AF; Monaghan TF; Sanders SC; Franzen BP; Morey AF pubmed id: 37189017Inflatable penile prostheses, which are devices used to help with certain medical conditions, can sometimes break because they are complicated machines that use liquid to work.
Transgender Women's Experiences Using SMARTtest, a Smartphone Application to Facilitate Self- and Partner-HIV/Syphilis Testing Using the INSTI Multiplex.
Rael CT; Kutner BA; Lentz C; Lopez-Ríos J; Dolezal C; Arumugam S; Sia SK; Balán IC pubmed id: 37188893The study looked at how transgender women used a smartphone app called SMARTtest to help with at-home HIV and syphilis testing. People found the app helpful and easy to use, especially for finding clinics for more tests. They gave ideas to make the app better for the future.
How to Ensure Inclusivity in Large-Scale General Population Cohort Studies? Lessons Learned with Regard to Including and Assessing Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation.
Ballering AV; Burke SM; Maeckelberghe ELM; Rosmalen JGM pubmed id: 37186037Researchers are finding it hard to study sex, gender, and sexual orientation properly in big studies. This is bad because these things are important for health, and ignoring them can leave out people's true identities and experiences. This paper talks about the problems and gives ideas on how to study these topics better.
'I don't want to have to teach every medical provider': barriers to care among non-binary people in the Canadian healthcare system.
Burchell D; Coleman T; Travers R; Aversa I; Schmid E; Coulombe S; Wilson C; Woodford MR; Davis C pubmed id: 37173293Non-binary people often have a hard time getting good healthcare because they face unfair treatment and violence. This study talks about the problems non-binary people in Canada have when trying to get healthcare, like being ignored or treated unfairly. The study suggests that changes are needed to make healthcare better and safer for them.