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February 9th, 2025
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.
Men's Facial Hair Preferences Reflect Facial Hair Impression Management Functions Across Contexts and Men Know It.
Jach Ł; Moroń M; Jonason PK pubmed id: 37067629Men think having more facial hair makes them seem stronger and older, especially when talking to other men. They like having more facial hair for themselves and choose more for fun settings, but think less is better for formal times.
More than prevention: early adoption of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by gay and bisexual men in New Zealand.
Punchihewa TM; Wiles J; Saxton PJW pubmed id: 37067151In New Zealand, some people take a special medicine called PrEP to help stop getting HIV. The study talked to different men about how taking PrEP makes them feel freer and safer, though it also changed how they think about risks. These men's experiences show that PrEP does more than just stop HIV; it also changes how they feel about being safe.
Intimate partner violence during pregnancy - Prevalence and associations with women's health: A cross-sectional study.
Eikemo R; Barimani M; Elvin-Nowak Y; Eriksson J; Vikström A; Nyman V; Backman-Enelius M; Jonas W pubmed id: 37062226This study talks about how women can experience violence from their partners in many places. It is especially harmful when it happens during pregnancy and is a big health problem around the world.
Intrapartum care policies in high-income countries with a universal health system: A scoping review.
Maria Ferreira I; Soares Gonçalves A; Pestana-Santos M; Margarida Leitão Filipe M; da Costa Teixeira L; de Carvalho Coutinho E pubmed id: 37058777The study looked at birth care rules for moms with low risk in richer countries. It found 22 rules from places like Australia and the UK, but none for countries like Greece and Sweden. The rules were mostly the same, but some details were different.
Suggestions for modifications to the Female Sexual Function Index based on cognitive interviews with sexual and gender minority individuals and cisgender, heterosexual persons.
Lynch KA; Austria MD; Le T; Walters CB; Vickers A; Roche KL; Atkinson TM; Carlsson SV pubmed id: 37057601Some tests used to learn about people's sexual health were made for specific groups like straight couples. This means they may not work well for everyone, like people in the LGBTQ community or those who don't have partners.
Erectile Dysfunction and Altered Contribution of KCa1.1 and KCa2.3 Channels in the Penile Tissue of Type-2 Diabetic db/db Mice.
Comerma-Steffensen S; Prat-Duran J; Mogensen S; Fais R; Pinilla E; Simonsen U pubmed id: 37057569When certain channels in the body are activated, it helps blood vessels to relax. The study found that a reduction of one type of these channels in a specific part of the body can lower the ability to get an erection.
Clinical recommendations on penile reconstructive and prosthetic surgery: a consensus statement from the Asia-Pacific Society of Sexual Medicine.
Chung E; Moon DG; Hui J; Chang HC; Hakim L; Nagao K; Tan R; Mak SK; Tantiwongse K; Lin H; Mai DBT; Nguyen Q; Tan HM; Sato Y; Jiann BP; Park K; Xin ZC; Park HJ pubmed id: 37056790Penile reconstructive and prosthetic surgery is a very special type of surgery that can have big problems if things go wrong. Surgeons do it in different ways depending on where they are and what people in that area are used to.
Transcriptome analysis highlights the role of ferroptosis in palmitic acid-induced endothelial dysfunction.
Tan XH; Gu YY; Song WP; Nan TG; Song WD; Fang D; Yuan YM; Xin ZC; Li XS; Guan RL pubmed id: 37056514This research talks about palmitic acid, which is a type of fat, being harmful to blood vessels. It can cause damage and death to the cells inside the blood vessels, but scientists aren't sure exactly how this happens.
Teenage pregnancy in Tambogrande, Peru: causes, consequences and cycles of violence and disadvantage.
Archdeacon N; Salmon-Mulanovich G; Lopez Florez L; Kothadia A; Castañeda K; Rusyidi B; Cole S; Tallman P pubmed id: 37052126The study looks into why teenage pregnancy happens in Tambogrande, Peru, and its effects. People there say it's partly due to religion and beliefs about contraception, which can lead to more violence and fewer chances for girls. They think education about gender equality could help stop this problem.
Retroperitoneal Causes of Genitourinary Pain Syndromes: Systematic Approach to Evaluation and Management.
Khalife T; Hagen AM; Alm JEC pubmed id: 37051972Women with pelvic pain often feel it in parts like ovaries, uterus, or bladder. This pain can come from problems with organs or muscles. Knowing why this pain happens helps doctors treat it.
Parent-Adolescent Sexuality Communication in the African Context: A Scoping Review of the Literature.
Agbeve AS; Fiaveh DY; Anto-Ocrah M pubmed id: 37051962Many young people in Africa south of the Sahara are important for the region but don't have enough information about sexuality education, which is important for their health and growth.
Systematic Review of Comparisons Between Plastic and Silicone Dilators: Revealing a Knowledge Gap.
Morgan O; Lopez MD; Martinez AJC; Marshall DC; Schnur JB pubmed id: 37051960Radiation therapy can cause a problem called vaginal stenosis, which makes life harder for some people. Doctors suggest using special tools called dilators to help with this problem. Most hospitals use plastic dilators, but silicone ones can also be bought elsewhere.
Sexual Health During COVID-19: A Scoping Review.
Toldam NE; Graugaard C; Meyer R; Thomsen L; Dreier S; Jannini EA; Giraldi A pubmed id: 37051956The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people felt and interacted with others. It also affected people's sexual health because of the rules to keep everyone safe.
The availability of gonadotropin therapy from FDA-approved pharmacies for men with hypogonadism and infertility.
Borgert BJ; Bacchus MW; Hernandez AD; Potts SN; Campbell KJ pubmed id: 37051549New rules for a law called the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 have made it harder for men who need certain medicines for low testosterone and not being able to have children. These changes make it more difficult for them to get the help they need.
Hepatitis C testing among three distinct groups of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study in the Celtic nations.
Whiteley D; Strongylou D; Brown S; Vickerman P; Frankis JS pubmed id: 37045586The study looks at how well hepatitis C testing works for gay and bisexual men in four Celtic countries. The goal is to find out if regular testing can help stop the spread of the virus among these men.
Acceptability and continuation of use of the subdermal contraceptive implant among adolescents and young women in Argentina: a retrospective cohort study.
Maceira D; Oizerovich S; Perrotta G; de León RGP; Karolinski A; Suarez N; Espinola N; Caffe S; Chandra-Mouli V pubmed id: 37042700In Argentina, young women aged 15-24 can get free contraceptive implants to avoid unwanted pregnancies. The study surveyed users and found most were happy with the implant and kept using it, especially if they had counseling before. Some had side effects like weight gain and headaches, but those well-advised stayed satisfied.
Experiences of progestin-only pill users in the United States and attitudes toward over-the-counter access.
Zuniga C; Forsberg H; Grindlay K pubmed id: 37038840Making birth control pills easier to buy in stores without needing a doctor's prescription could help more people get them. Some people want to sell a kind of birth control pill over-the-counter (OTC), but we don't know much about what people who use these pills think about this idea.
Characteristics of abortion patients in protected and restricted states accessing clinic-based care 12 months prior to the elimination of the federal constitutional right to abortion in the United States.
Jones RK; Chiu DW pubmed id: 37038835The U.S. Supreme Court made a decision in June 2022 that might lead to 24 states banning or limiting abortions. This research gives information about people who were getting abortions in these states before the decision happened.
Desired decision-making role and treatment satisfaction among trans people during medical transition: results from the ENIGI follow-up study.
Mayer TK; Becker-Hebly I; Elaut E; Heylens G; Kreukels BPC; Nieder TO pubmed id: 37037786Shared decision making is really important for medical treatments that help people transition because of the special care needed and past problems. But not many studies have looked at what trans people want when making these health decisions or what affects their choices.
A scoping review: the psychosocial barriers that exist for people with vulvodynia.
Niedenfuehr J; Edwards M; King LM pubmed id: 37037784Vulvodynia is a condition that can cause pain for people with a vulva, affecting about 8% to 16% of them. It can make life harder by causing problems with feelings, relationships, and how someone acts.
A qualitative analysis of female patient perspectives on physician communication regarding sexual dysfunction associated with pelvic radiotherapy.
Morgan O; Schnur J; Caban-Martinez AJ; Duenas-Lopez M; Huang M; Portelance L; Elkhadem A; Marshall DC pubmed id: 37037772Pelvic radiotherapy can cause problems with sexual health because of changes in the body and mind. Keeping a healthy sexual life is important for feeling good in the long run. Many women say they didn't know enough about these side effects before starting the treatment.
An assessment of postpartum contraception rates with evolving care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lagon EP; Mauney L; Onwuzurike C; Shahawy S; Schaefer K; Starosta A; Ye S; Bartz D; Schantz-Dunn J pubmed id: 37031561The COVID-19 pandemic made it hard for people to go to doctor visits safely and on time. This was a problem for new moms who needed birth control after having a baby. The study looked at how hard it was for these moms to get the care they needed during the early months of the pandemic.
Dual Contraceptive Method Utilization and Associated Factors Among HIV Positive Women Attending ART Clinic in Finote-Selam Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study.
Jemberie A; Aynalem BY; Zeleke LB; Alemu AA; Tiruye TY pubmed id: 37027108Many women with HIV have unplanned pregnancies, and using two forms of birth control helps prevent this and stop diseases from spreading. A study in Ethiopia found that about 22% of women with HIV used two types of birth control. The research showed this was more common for women with a child, family support, and living in cities.
Use of "Strengthening Our Vows" Video Intervention to Encourage Negotiated Explicit Sexual Agreements in Zambian Heterosexual HIV Seroconcordant-Negative Couples.
Sharkey T; Parker R; Wall KM; Malama K; Pappas-DeLuca K; Tichacek A; Peeling R; Kilembe W; Inambao M; Allen S pubmed id: 37024634A research study created a video session to help couples in Zambia talk about and agree on safe sexual practices to prevent HIV. Couples met to watch the video and then discussed these agreements, promising to either stay with one partner or use protection if they had other partners. The study is checking to see if these talks help stop the spread of HIV.
Pregnancy and STI/HIV prevention intervention preferences of South African adolescent girls: findings from a cultural consensus modelling qualitative study.
Twitty TD; Hitch AE; Marais L; Sales JM; Sharp C; Cloete J; Lenka M; Rani K; Gause NK; Brown JL pubmed id: 37022107This study looked at what South African girls aged 14-17 want from programs that help them avoid pregnancy and diseases like HIV. The girls want helpful advice on avoiding both pregnancy and diseases, ways to handle peer pressure, and they like programs that happen in schools or clinics. They also look for programs to be easy to understand and delivered by trusted people like social workers or older peers.
Coping strategies, illness perceptions, and relationship dynamics contribute to female sexual function and sexual distress in Sjögren's syndrome.
McCready JL; Deary V; Collins TL; Lendrem DW; Hackett KL pubmed id: 37019613Women with Sjögren's syndrome often have problems and worries about their sexual health. This paper looks at how their feelings and relationships might play a part in these issues.
A Descriptive Model of Voyeuristic Behavior.
Lister VPM; Gannon TA pubmed id: 37019092Researchers talked to 17 men in prison for voyeurism to learn what leads to this behavior. They made a model to show different reasons why some people might commit this crime, such as seeking pleasure or looking for a connection. This helps understand how to help people who do this.
Intimate partner violence, food insecurity and COVID-19 among newly married women in Nawalparasi district of Nepal: a longitudinal study.
Puri MC; Maharjan DC; Dahal M; Raifman S; Diamond-Smith N pubmed id: 37017613This study looked at violence in marriages among young women in Nepal and how it changed with food problems and COVID-19. They found that violence got worse during COVID-19, especially for women who didn't have enough food. It's important to support these women, especially during tough times like the pandemic.
Comprehensive sexuality education for the most disadvantaged young people: findings from formative research in Ethiopia.
Pincock K; Yadete W; Girma D; Jones N pubmed id: 37017582This research paper talks about young people with disabilities and young women working in sex work in Ethiopia. It says they have a hard time getting important information about health and relationships because they face many problems like being left out of school programs. The paper also mentions how some changes in the government have made it tough to give them the help they need.
Is Social Gender Transition Associated with Mental Health Status in Children and Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria?
Morandini JS; Kelly A; de Graaf NM; Malouf P; Guerin E; Dar-Nimrod I; Carmichael P pubmed id: 37014582Researchers studied the mental health of kids who changed their gender socially, like changing their name, versus those who didn't. They found that these changes didn't make a big difference in mental health. More research is needed to understand how these changes affect young people's mental health.
What does it mean to be 'porn literate': perspectives of young people, parents and teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Healy-Cullen S; Morison T; Taylor JE; Taylor K pubmed id: 37014273The research talks about teaching kids about pornography so they understand the real and fake parts of what they see online. They interviewed parents, teachers, and kids in New Zealand to find out what should be included in such lessons. They suggest a new way to teach this by focusing on kids' abilities to make good decisions and understand healthy relationships.
Online platforms for prescription and supply of hormonal contraception in Australia: a mapping review.
Stevenson TB; Rumbold A; Callander E; Buckingham P; Assifi A; Mazza D; Grzeskowiak LE pubmed id: 37012210Some people in Australia use online services to get birth control. Researchers found eight websites that sell birth control, like pills, rings, and emergency pills, but not long-term options. These websites can be easy for some people to use, but they might not have every kind of birth control or help everyone with the cost.