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February 9th, 2025
Decision making in metoidioplasty and phalloplasty gender-affirming surgery: a mixed methods study.
Butcher RL; Kinney LM; Blasdel GP; Elwyn G; Myers JB; Boh B; Luck KM; Moses RA pubmed id: 37173118Getting surgeries to feel more like their true gender can be hard for people. It can be confusing because the surgeries are complicated and it's tough to find good information about them.
Neural Correlates and Perceived Attractiveness of Male and Female Shoulder-to-Hip Ratio in Men and Women: An EEG Study.
Pazhoohi F; Arantes J; Kingstone A; Pinal D pubmed id: 37170034This study looked at how people's brains react to different body shapes using a measure called shoulder-to-hip ratio (SHR). The researchers found that bigger SHR was seen as more attractive for male bodies, affecting the brain differently, but SHR didn't change brain activity for female bodies. The study used special tests and brain scans to understand these reactions.
The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on EX‑PLISSIT Model on Improving the Sexual Function of Married Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Shami M; Montazeri A; Faezi ST; Behboodi Moghadam Z pubmed id: 37168977The study looked at how special counseling helped married women with a disease called SLE feel better about their personal relationships. Women who got the counseling felt better, while those who didn’t get counseling did not improve. The researchers say this method could be a simple and cheap way to help women with SLE.
Sexual Rehabilitation and Relational Satisfaction in People with Multiple Sclerosis and their Partners.
Tzitzika M; Daoultzis CC; Kordoutis P pubmed id: 37168976The study looked at how a special program called PLISSIT helped couples where one person has MS feel happier with their relationship and sex life. The program made people feel better about their relationships and worked well for couples dealing with MS.
Trends in menstrual cycle symptoms, physical activity avoidance, and hormonal contraceptive use in a general population of adult women.
Doohan MA; King N; White MJ; Stewart IB pubmed id: 37167827This study looked at how the menstrual cycle affects physical activity and exercise. It compared how symptoms differ between people who use hormonal contraceptives and those who don't, explored their use, and checked what people know about the menstrual cycle.
"I'm going to be forced to have a baby": A study of COVID-19 abortion experiences on Reddit.
Jacques L; Valley T; Zhao S; Lands M; Rivera N; Higgins JA pubmed id: 37167095The start of COVID-19 changed how people could get abortions in the US, but there's little info on how it felt for those who needed an abortion. This study looked at Reddit to understand what people went through during this time.
Whole Genome Sequence of a Treponema pallidum Strain From a Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded Fine Needle Aspirate of a Cervical Lymph Node.
Aldrete S; Kroft SH; Romeis E; Lieberman NAP; Greninger AL; Giacani L; Kron MA pubmed id: 37165832Doctors checked a patient with a swollen neck for cancer and discovered a lot of specific bacteria called spirochetes. They found out these bacteria were a special kind that can resist certain antibiotics, and they studied its DNA to learn more.
Pornography Consumption and Extramarital Sex Attitudes Among Married U.S. Adults: Longitudinal Replication.
Wright PJ pubmed id: 37165286Researchers looked at how watching porn affects people's thoughts about cheating. They found that recent opinions and porn use can change people's thoughts and habits over time. They also suggest more studies are needed to understand how these changes happen.
The role of tissue biomechanics in the implantation and performance of inflatable penile prostheses: current state of the art and future perspective.
Bose S; Fereidoonnezhad B; Akbarzadeh Khorshidi M; Watschke B; Mareena E; Nolan D; Cooney S; Cullen IM; Lally C pubmed id: 37164910Many men have trouble with their ability to get an erection, especially as they get older. Some men can't use medicine to help, so they might need special devices like inflatable prostheses. These devices are put inside the body, and it's important to know how the body's tissues work to use these devices safely.
Polyphenylene carboxymethylene (PPCM), the active component of the topical contraceptive Yaso-GEL, exhibits potent antimicrobial activity against in preclinical studies.
Pilligua-Lucas M; Tkavc R; Bash SK; North BB; Weitzel MB; Jerse AE pubmed id: 37156608Polyphenylene carboxymethylene (PPCM) is a type of medicine that can help prevent diseases and stop viruses like HIV and the cold sore virus. It is safe to use and comes as a gel called Yaso-GEL. Scientists tested it to see how well it works against an infection in a mouse model.
Sexual health services in urban, suburban, and rural outpatient mental healthcare settings in New York: findings from a survey of practices and gaps.
McKinnon K; Jaafar F; Alves-Bradford JM; Weinstein T; Zurita McKinnon A; Hughes E; Boccher-Lattimore D; Cournos F pubmed id: 37156243Researchers looked at mental health programs in New York to see how they handle sexual health services. They found that important services like testing for risks, educating about sexual health, and giving out condoms were not always done well, especially in different areas like cities and countryside. They said more training for staff is needed to help people better.
A Description of Telehealth Use Among Sexually Transmitted Infection Providers in the United States, 2021.
Pearson WS; Chan PA; Habel MA; Haderxhanaj LT; Hogben M; Aral SO pubmed id: 37155609The paper talks about using telehealth to help people get care for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) more easily. It looks at how telehealth is being used now and finds ways to make STI services better.
Sexual and Physical Victimization and Health Correlates Among Norwegian Adolescents.
Frøyland LR; Pedersen W; Stefansen K; von Soest T pubmed id: 37154882Many kids and teens experience different types of bullying or victimization. This study looked at how being bullied affects their health, and found that being bullied can lead to mental health and substance use problems, and sexual victimization can also affect sexual health. It's important to have policies to help prevent these problems and support young people who go through this.
Evidence for Sex Differences in Depression, Sexual Attitudes, and Impulsivity as Predictors of Breaking Shelter-in-Place Orders During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Litam SDA; Lenz AS pubmed id: 37154881This study looked at why some people broke COVID-19 stay-at-home rules to meet partners and have sex. It found that this behavior might have been a way to feel better, especially for men who weren't very positive about birth control. The study helps us understand how stress and mental health affect decisions during a pandemic.
Longitudinal Patterns of Multidimensional Violence Exposure and Adolescent Early Sexual Initiation.
Vasilenko SA; Wang X; Liu Q pubmed id: 37154880Some kids who go through types of violence are more likely to start having sex early. The study shows that boys and girls have different times in their lives when violence affects them most. It also says that it's important to have special programs that help boys and girls in different ways.
Individual Differences in How Desirable People Think They Are as a Mate.
Csajbók Z; Štěrbová Z; Brewer G; Cândea CA; De Backer CJS; Fernández AM; Fisher ML; Garcia JR; Kruger DJ; Massar K; Oberzaucher E; Quintelier KJP; van Geffen RE; Valentova JV; Varella MAC; Jonason PK pubmed id: 37154879Researchers studied how people think about their value as mates in different countries. They found that men felt more desirable for long-term relationships and women felt more desirable for short-term ones. People in relationships felt more desirable, and how desirable people felt changed as they got older.
"Blue balls" and sexual coercion: a survey study of genitopelvic pain after sexual arousal without orgasm and its implications for sexual advances.
Levang S; Henkelman M; Neish R; Zukerman W; Terrell B; Jackman V; Coyle S; Brahmbhatt J; Pukall C pubmed id: 37152302Some people are talking more about "blue balls" or "blue vulva," which can sometimes hurt and deal with private parts not getting relief. There is discussion about if the pain can be fixed by "sexual release" and what this means for saying yes to sex.
Attitudes to Male Homosexuality Within the British Medical Association in the 1950s.
Sefton-Minns L; Johnson MH pubmed id: 37144918In 1954, the British Government asked experts like doctors to talk about laws against homosexuality. The British Medical Association, a group of doctors, thought some laws should change but still believed that being gay was wrong and an illness. They wanted to control gay behavior because they thought it was bad for society.
Men, Sides, and Homosexism: A Small-Scale Empirical Study of the Lived Experiences of Men Who Identify as Sides.
Bollas A pubmed id: 37140893The study looks at how people judge men who prefer non-penetrative sexual activities with other men. It finds that in a TV show and real interviews, these men often feel left out and want more positive portrayals in popular culture.
Sexual and reproductive health knowledges: a study with Pacific young people enrolled in an Aotearoa New Zealand tertiary institution.
Young CD; Taumoepeau MM; Hohmann-Marriott BE; Girling JE; Bird RJ pubmed id: 37139841Pacific young people in New Zealand have different ideas about sexual and reproductive health because of their culture and education. This study looked at what these students at a university know and where they learned it. It found that culture and both formal and informal learning help build their health knowledge.
" ": analysis of debate on rape and incest exceptions in early abortion ban legislation in six states in the southern US.
Evans DP; Schnabel L; Wyckoff K; Narasimhan S pubmed id: 37133819Some U.S. abortion laws allow exceptions for rape or incest. This study looked at different views on these exceptions in six Southern states. The researchers found three main ideas: belief in people's stories, views on trauma, and calls for empathy.
Community perceptions and experiences on the events leading to facility maternal death; a verbal autopsy qualitative study.
Said A; Malqvist M; Massawe S; Hanson C; Pembe AB pubmed id: 37126964The study looks at how family members of mothers who died in hospitals feel about their experience. It tries to find ways to involve the community in investigating these deaths to make better plans to stop them.
Sexual risk behaviours among factory workers in Shenzhen, China: a cross-sectional study.
Luo D; Zhang K; Chen Y; Chen D; Zhao H; Luo G; Ke W; Wu S; Li L; Cao H; Cao B; Cai Y; Wang Z; Lin Q; Meng X; Zou H pubmed id: 37121601This study looks at how factory workers in Shenzhen, China, might spread HIV by doing risky things. It tries to understand these risky behaviors and what causes them.
PivNG primers and probes set used in the cobas omni Utility Channel is a reliable supplemental test for detection of in oropharyngeal, urogenital and rectal specimens collected in cobas PCR Media.
Hopkins M; Arcenas R; Couto-Parada X; Lewinski M; Njoya M; Perinpanathan D; Sheriff R; Hansra A; Singh S pubmed id: 37116988The research paper talks about testing a new tool called PivNG in a lab machine to help doctors find something called NG in people. This tool uses special parts called primers and probes to work. The study checks how well this new tool does its job.
Women's negative childbirth experiences and socioeconomic factors: Results from the Babies Born Better survey.
Vedeler C; Eri TS; Nilsen RM; Blix E; Downe S; van der Wel KA; Nilsen ABV pubmed id: 37116380This study looks at how a woman's social and money situation affects her childbirth experience. It also explores the stories of women who had a bad birth experience to understand their care during labor.
Combined levothyroxine and testosterone treatment for restoring erectile dysfunction in propylthiouracil-induced hypothyroid rats.
Korkmaz FN; Yilmaz-Oral D; Asker H; Guven B; Turkcan D; Kirlangic OF; Oztekin CV; Çorapçıoğlu D; Demir Ö; Ates I; Gur S pubmed id: 37105943Some serious health problems can cause problems with how our bodies work. For example, having low levels of certain hormones might be linked to trouble with sexual function in men, but scientists are still trying to understand why this happens.
Intergenerational Storytelling as a Developmental Resource in LGBTQ+ Communities.
Weststrate NM; Turner K; McLean KC pubmed id: 37104778The study looked at how people from different generations in the LGBTQ+ community tell stories about important events from the past. They found that even though these stories aren't told often, people think they are important and help connect different generations. The stories usually talked about difficult times and big events, and sharing them helps people feel good about their identity.
Effects of timed and targeted counselling by community health workers on maternal and household practices, and pregnancy and newborn outcomes in rural Uganda.
Babughirana G; Gerards S; Mokori A; Charles Baigereza I; Baba Magala A; Kwikiriza R; Alum V; Mukiza D; Kremers S; Gubbels J pubmed id: 37099845Many mothers and babies die every year from problems during pregnancy and birth, and helping them live is a big challenge, especially in Uganda. Community health workers in Uganda use a special method called timed and targeted Counselling to help pregnant women and caregivers of young children stay healthy.
Sexual intercourse during pregnancy and its association with spontaneous preterm birth.
Janssen LE; Verduin RJT; de Groot CJM; Oudijk MA; de Boer MA pubmed id: 37099844The study looked at whether having sex during pregnancy is linked to early birth. Most women in the study had sex while pregnant. The study found that pregnant women who had sex a lot each week might have a higher chance of early birth.
Sexually Transmitted Infections Risk and Interstate Sexual Networks Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in New England.
Ibanhes FH; Fenn N; Le Brazidec D; Napoleon S; Predmore Z; Skinner A; Zanowick-Marr A; Galipeau D; Raifman J; Dean LT; Chan PA pubmed id: 37099419The study found that traveling for sex can increase the chance of getting STIs. This is linked to having a history of STIs, many partners, and using drugs. To help stop STIs, it might be good to work together across different areas.
Incrementalism Revisited - The Contrasting Approaches of Italy, England and Wales and Northern Ireland Towards Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage.
Hamilton F; Sperti A pubmed id: 37099269The research compares how Italy and parts of the UK have handled same-sex marriage laws. A theory says countries take small steps to reach same-sex marriage, but in real life, this isn't always true. Italy still doesn't have same-sex marriage and the theory doesn't explain when it might happen there.
"I Should've Been Able to Decide for Myself, but I Didn't Want to Be Left Alone." A Qualitative Interview Study of Clients' Ethical Challenges and Norms Regarding Decision-Making in Gender-Affirming Medical Care.
Gerritse K; Martens C; Bremmer MA; Kreukels BPC; de Boer F; Molewijk BC pubmed id: 37097132The study talks about the difficulties and rules that adult transgender people face when getting medical care that fits their identity. It found that clients should lead the process, harm should be avoided, and decisions should match each person’s needs. There are many different views on what makes good decision-making in this kind of care.
Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Changes in Solitary Sexual Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Gleason N; Conroy K; Banik S; Coleman E pubmed id: 37095388The study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected solitary sexual behaviors differently in people with and without compulsive sexual behavior (CSB). Those with CSB showed more increase in these behaviors during the pandemic compared to those without CSB, who showed little to no increase. People with CSB also had higher levels of depression symptoms.
The Risk, Need, and Responsivity Relevance of Working Alliance in a Sexual Offense Treatment Program: Its Intersection With Psychopathy, Diversity, and Treatment Change.
Olver ME; Stockdale KC; Riemer EK pubmed id: 37093565The study looked at men in a program for people who committed sexual crimes and how their feelings about working with the program helpers were connected to traits like psychopathy and the chance of committing crimes again. The men who thought they were working well with their program helpers seemed to make more positive changes, while those with high psychopathy scores did not. However, some scores were surprisingly linked to committing crimes again after release, and the study found differences when looking at Indigenous heritage.
Prevalence and risk factors for alcohol use disorders, substance use disorders, and depression anxiety and stress among users of sexual health services in Singapore: a cross-sectional survey study.
Ng WZ; Ariffin K; Tay PKC; Prasad M; Tan C; Kwok C; Tan RKJ pubmed id: 37088547Many people using sexual health services in Singapore have problems with alcohol, drugs, or mental health like depression and anxiety. The study suggests that these issues are common and need more attention to help people feel better.
Prevalence and predictor factor of lifetime abortion in female sex workers in Iran: results of the national rapid assessment and response in 2017.
Roshanfekr P; Moftakhar L; Narouee S; Ali D; Vameghi M pubmed id: 37088546Many women who are female sex workers have had abortions, with nearly 41% reporting at least one in their lifetime. Older women and those who rely on others for money are more likely to have abortions. This shows they need more help with health and choice about having children.
Pain Intensity, coping and maternal satisfaction in Low-Risk labouring Women: A prospective descriptive correlational study.
Borrelli SE; Lecis A; Antolini L; Miglietta M; Zanini AA; Nespoli A; Fumagalli S pubmed id: 37084524The study looked at how much pain people felt and how they dealt with it during labor. It also checked if these pain scores were linked with how labor progressed and how happy the mothers were.
Statins synergize with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors but not with selective estrogen receptor modulators to prevent myofibroblast transformation in an in vitro model of Peyronie's disease.
Ilg MM; Ralph DJ; Cellek S pubmed id: 37082866Peyronie's disease is a condition where hard spots, called plaques, form in part of the penis. A group of medicines has been found to help slow down the disease when it starts.
Vaginal dryness in women infected by human T-lymphotropic virus type 1: an exploratory study.
Martins ALL; de Aquino Firmino A; Boa-Sorte N; Araújo JPL; Paixão TS; Viriato ARF; Galvão-Castro B; Grassi MFR pubmed id: 37082722HTLV-1 is a virus that can make people's skin, mouth, and eyes very dry.
Quantifying the number of US men with erectile dysfunction who are potential candidates for penile prosthesis implantation.
Rojanasarot S; Williams AO; Edwards N; Khera M pubmed id: 37082721Penile prosthesis implantation is a treatment for men who can't get or keep an erection. Not many doctors in the U.S. do this type of surgery.
The experience of being a partner to a childbearing woman whose pregnancy is complicated by pre-eclampsia: A Swedish qualitative study.
Th Thorgeirsdottir L; Linden K; Bergman L; Sengpiel V; Nyman V; Elden H pubmed id: 37080010Pre-eclampsia is a condition that happens in 3-5% of pregnant women and can cause serious health problems. Scientists don't know much about how the partners of these women feel when pre-eclampsia happens.
Sexual Misconduct: What Does a 20-Year Review of Cases in Quebec Reveal about the Characteristics of Professionals, Victims, and the Disciplinary Process?
Martin GM; Beaulieu I pubmed id: 37079276Researchers looked at cases of sexual misconduct in professional settings in Quebec between 1998 and 2020. They found that most cases involved mid-career male professionals, often in health fields, and many cases had adult female victims. Most professionals were found guilty, but many returned to work, and few went through programs to stop them from doing it again.
Subcoronal inflatable penile prosthesis implantation: indications and outcomes.
Feng CL; Langbo WA; Anderson LK; Cao D; Bajic P; Amarasekera C; Wang V; Levine LA pubmed id: 37076135Doctors usually perform certain surgeries using known methods, but a new approach called subcoronal could allow them to do more fixes during the same surgery safely.
Sexual dysfunctions in breast cancer patients: evidence in context.
Vizza R; Capomolla EM; Tosetto L; Corrado G; Bruno V; Chiofalo B; Di Lisa FS; Filomeno L; Pizzuti L; Krasniqi E; Sanguineti G; Villa A; Giannini A; Kayal R; Stranges V; Tomao S; Botti C; Tomao F; Barba M; Vizza E; Ciliberto G; Vici P pubmed id: 37076125Endocrine therapy for breast cancer can make it hard for patients to feel okay about their sexual health, which can affect their happiness and make them less likely to stick with treatment. Research needs to find good ways to help these patients keep or get back their sexual health.
Characterization of Vaginal Microbial Community Dynamics in the Pathogenesis of Incident Bacterial Vaginosis, a Pilot Study.
Elnaggar JH; Lammons JW; Taylor CM; Toh E; Ardizzone CM; Dong A; Aaron KJ; Luo M; Tamhane A; Lefkowitz EJ; Quayle AJ; Nelson DE; Muzny CA pubmed id: 37074327This study tried to understand why bacterial vaginosis (BV) happens by looking at the germs in the vagina. They used a special technique to see how these germs change before BV starts.
Differential Screening for Nonviral Sexually Transmitted Infections by Type of Vaginitis Testing.
Pinto CN; Jung M; Wimmer M; Goldblatt C; Sweeney N; Broache M; Van Der Pol B pubmed id: 37074317This study looked at how often women in the US get tested for vaginitis and other infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea when they have vaginal health problems. The researchers wanted to see if doctors are following the guidelines for these tests.
Prevalence of five curable sexually transmitted infections and associated risk factors among tertiary student men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya: a respondent-driven sampling survey.
Mwaniki SW; Kaberia PM; Mugo PM; Palanee-Phillips T pubmed id: 37071576Researchers studied college-aged men in Nairobi, Kenya, who have sex with men, to find out how many have certain treatable sexually transmitted infections and why they might be at risk.
: Efficacy and acceptability of 'nudges' aimed at promoting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use: a survey of overseas born men who have sex with men.
Fidler N; Vlaev I; Schmidtke KA; Chow EPF; Lee D; Read D; Ong JJ pubmed id: 37071575The study looks at using "nudges" to help encourage men from other countries who live in Australia and have sex with men to learn about and use a medicine that can prevent HIV. The researchers wanted to see which nudges these men liked best and if these nudges made them more likely to find information about this medicine.
The Impact of Stressful Life Events on Suicidal Ideation in Gender Dysphoria: A Moderator Effect of Perceived Social Support.
Guzman-Parra J; Sánchez-Álvarez N; Guzik J; Bergero-Miguel T; de Diego-Otero Y; Pérez-Costillas L pubmed id: 37069467This study looked at why people with gender dysphoria might think about suicide. It found that bad experiences, like being bullied or losing a home, can lead to these thoughts, but having friends and support can help them feel better. About half of the people in the study had thought about suicide, showing how important it is to have supportive people around them.
Experiences of initiating rapid antiretroviral therapy among people newly diagnosed with HIV in East London: a qualitative study.
Dhairyawan R; Milner A; Thornhill JP; Kwardem L; Matin N; Orkin C; Deane K pubmed id: 37068829The study looked at what it was like for people who started taking special medicine for HIV quickly after they found out they had it in London. They wanted to see how people felt about taking the medicine so soon.