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February 9th, 2025

Gender norms and family planning amongst pastoralists in Kenya: a qualitative study in Wajir and Mandera.

Kenny L; Lokot M; Bhatia A; Hassan R; Pyror S; Dagadu NA; Aden A; Shariff A; Bacchus LJ; Hossain M; Cislaghi B pubmed id: 36416930

In Kenya, many people think it's important to have big families, especially in nomadic communities, because of their beliefs and way of life. Even though they like having many children, they also believe in giving space between kids by breastfeeding and not having sex for a while. People in these communities usually don't like modern family planning methods, unless it's needed for health reasons.

Restrictions on contraceptive services for unmarried youth: a qualitative study of providers' beliefs and attitudes in India.

Shukla A; Kumar A; Mozumdar A; Acharya R; Aruldas K; Saggurti N pubmed id: 36416064

Unmarried young people in India have a hard time getting help with sex health because talking about it is awkward and some healthcare workers don't want to give them contraception. Many of the workers are worried about what the community might think, and some even think it's illegal to help, even though it's not. This study found that personal beliefs often get in the way of providing the help that's needed.

Attachment and Sexuality: Impact of Confinement by COVID-19.

Torres-Cruz D; Aznar-Martínez B; Pérez-Testor C pubmed id: 36415482

The study looked at how being stuck inside during COVID-19 affected people's feelings about themselves in relationships and intimacy. Some people had more trouble with these feelings, especially feeling sad about their sexual lives. Overall, being confined made some people feel worse about their sexual experiences.

Meaning in Life, Death Anxiety, and Spirituality in the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community: A Scoping Review.

Ledesma GCM; Reyes MES; Delariarte CF pubmed id: 36405399

The research looked at how people in the LGB community find meaning in life, feel about death, and connect spiritually. It found that many LGB people find meaning through family, work, and relationships, and they see spirituality as separate from religion. The studies suggest we need more research to understand these feelings and ideas today.

Impact of Migration and Acculturation on Turkish Men Who Have Sex with Men in Germany: Results from the 2010 European MSM Internet Survey.

Schmidt AJ; Ross MW; Berg RC; Altan P pubmed id: 36396921

The study looked at how Turkish men who have sex with men changed when they moved to Germany. It found that the longer they stayed in Germany, the more they knew about HIV, felt better about being gay, and shared their sexual orientation with others. Also, they were less likely to have certain cultural practices from Turkey, like circumcision.

Understanding sexual transmission dynamics and transmission contexts of monkeypox virus: a mixed-methods study of the early outbreak in Belgium (May-June 2022).

Vanhamel J; Laisnez V; Liesenborghs L; Brosius I; Berens-Riha N; Vanbaelen T; Kenyon C; Vercauteren K; Laga M; Hammami N; Lambricht O; Mahieu R; Lecompte A; Vanden Berghe W; Vuylsteke B pubmed id: 36396173

The research talks about the spread of monkeypox and how it may be related to sexual contact. It focuses on understanding how people behave when they have the virus and looks closely at the situation in Belgium.

Which interventions improve HPV vaccination uptake and intention in children, adolescents and young adults? An umbrella review.

Bennett C; Edwards D; Sherman SM; Baker P; Waheed DE; Vorsters A; Sarıca Çevik H; Karafillakis E; Prue G; Kelly D pubmed id: 36396162

The HPV vaccine helps protect people from cancers caused by a virus. But, not everyone gets the vaccine in the same way everywhere. This paper looks at different ways to get more people to take the vaccine and how well those ways work.

Perceptions of Sexual Risk, PrEP Services, and Peer Navigation Support among HIV-Negative Latinx and Black Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Residing in Western Washington.

Jaramillo J; Pagkas-Bather J; Waters K; Shackelford LB; Campbell RD; Henry J; Grandberry V; Ramirez LF; Cervantes L; Stekler J; Andrasik MP; Graham SM pubmed id: 36387840

HIV medicine that can stop the virus from spreading is not used enough by Latinx and Black men in the U.S. who are at risk. Scientists are trying to find the best ways to help these men take the medicine regularly.

Do Beliefs About Sexual Orientation Predict Sexual Identity Labeling Among Sexual Minorities?

Morandini JS; Menzies RE; Moreton SG; Dar-Nimrod I pubmed id: 36385682

The study looked at how beliefs about sexual orientation affect how people label their own identities. It found that people who identify as gay or lesbian have stronger beliefs in the naturalness and importance of sexual orientation than bisexuals or those identifying as queer or pansexual. Also, people with stronger beliefs about sexual orientation often chose labels like gay, lesbian, or pansexual depending on those beliefs.

Long Term Recidivism Rates Among Individuals at High Risk to Sexually Reoffend.

Hanson RK; Lee SC; Thornton D pubmed id: 36382622

This study followed 377 men with a history of sexual offending in Canada for 20 years to see if they would commit crimes again. They found that some people could be identified as high risk using tests and that many did reoffend, with 40% to over 50% committing new sexual crimes. The study shows that high-risk individuals can be spotted and they often commit more crimes over time.

Relating 'to her Human Side': a Grounded Theory analysis of cosmetologists' and aestheticians' relationships with clients in Black American beauty salons to inform sexual health interventions.

Morehead-Gee A; Üsküp DK; Omokaro U; Shoptaw S; Harawa NT; Heilemann MV pubmed id: 36377185

Researchers studied Black American women stylists and their chats with clients in salons. They found that these stylists create a safe and comfortable space where clients talk about personal topics like sex and relationships. This trusting relationship makes salons a good place for important health talks.

Gender Identification Beyond the Binary and Its Consequences for Social Well-Being.

Wickham MI; van Nunspeet F; Ellemers N pubmed id: 36376744

Researchers studied why some people don't fit into the categories of just "man" or "woman" and how that affects their well-being. They found that non-conforming people often feel less true to themselves and less happy. Moving away from strict gender categories might help many people feel better about themselves.

The Impact of Household Context on Self-Perceived Changes in Solo and Partnered Sexual Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a U.S. Probability Survey.

Hensel DJ; Rosenberg M; Luetke M; Fu TC; Herbenick D pubmed id: 36376743

Researchers studied how living situations affected changes in sexual behaviors during the early COVID-19 pandemic by surveying U.S. adults. They found that living without a partner often led to less affection, while those without jobs reported doing more activities like sexting or consuming explicit materials. The study suggests that understanding these changes can help with planning for sexual health in future health emergencies.

Ageing in obscurity: a critical literature review regarding older intersex people.

Berry AW; Monro S pubmed id: 36369786

Intersex people often face unfair treatment and get medical procedures without agreeing to them, especially when they're young. Older intersex people also face many challenges, but not much is known about their specific issues. There's a need to change medical practices and create better healthcare and awareness for intersex people.

"": a qualitative, community-led medication abortion study with Black and Latinx Women in Georgia, USA.

Mosley EA; Ayala S; Jah Z; Hailstorks T; Hairston I; Rice WS; Hernandez N; Jackson K; Scales M; Gutierrez M; Goode B; Filippa S; Strader S; Umbria M; Watson A; Faruque J; Raji A; Dunkley J; Rogers P; Ellison C; Suarez K; Diallo DD; Hall KS pubmed id: 36368036

A study was done to understand how Black and Latinx women feel about medication abortion in Georgia. They found that many people face challenges like not enough support or information and unfair policies. To help, they suggest using social media, making clinics more welcoming, and better education.

Australian sexually transmitted infection (STI) management guidelines for use in primary care 2022 update.

Ong JJ; Bourne C; Dean JA; Ryder N; Cornelisse VJ; Murray S; Kenchington P; Moten A; Gibbs C; Maunsell S; Davis T; Michaels J; Medland NA pubmed id: 36356948

The guidelines for managing sexually transmitted infections in Australia were updated by experts to help doctors give the best care. The rules cover different parts of care, like regular check-ups and tracing contacts, and are now better for various groups and places. This paper explains what was changed and why.

Modus Operandi in Sexual Assaults of Female Strangers Does Not Change Over Time.

Beauregard E; Chopin J; Andresen M pubmed id: 36350246

The study looked at how ways of committing sexual crimes in France changed from 2003 to 2017. Even though there were some changes, the main ways these crimes were done stayed mostly the same. The researchers talked about what this could mean for understanding crime.

When Staying Home Is Not Safe: An Investigation of the Role of Attachment Style on Stress and Intimate Partner Violence in the Time of COVID-19.

Gottlieb L; Schmitt DP pubmed id: 36344792

The study looked at how COVID-related stress affects people being mean to their partners. It found that people who were usually secure in their relationships might become mean if they had COVID-related stress, but those who were already insecure stayed mean no matter what. This research helps us understand why more people might be having trouble at home and how we can help them.

The Impact of First UK-Wide Lockdown (March-June 2020) on Sexual Behaviors in Men and Gender Diverse People Who Have Sex with Men During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Nadarzynski T; Nutland W; Samba P; Bayley J; Witzel TC pubmed id: 36344786

During the COVID-19 lockdown, most men and gender-diverse people who have sex with men reported having fewer casual sex partners, but a few still had multiple partners. Some people continued to be sexually active because they used apps, were less worried about getting COVID, or used medicines to prevent STIs. There's a need to give health support and check for STIs in groups that stayed active during this time.

'I did not have sex outside of our bubble': changes in sexual practices and risk reduction strategies among sexual minority men in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daroya E; Grey C; Lessard D; Klassen B; Skakoon-Sparling S; Gaspar M; Perez-Brumer A; Adam B; Lachowsky NJ; Moore D; Sang JM; Lambert G; Hart TA; Cox J; Jollimore J; Tan DHS; Grace D pubmed id: 36336339

This research looked at how COVID-19 rules changed the way gay, bisexual, and queer men in Canada had sex. The men used their experience with HIV/STI safety to create new ways to stay safe, like making "sex bubbles" and using masks during sex.

Service delivery at Title X sites in Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Burke KL; Sierra G; Lerma K; White K pubmed id: 36336334

Title X sites helped people with reproductive healthcare during COVID-19 when many faced money problems and changed their views on having children. This study looked at how Texas Title X sites changed their services in the first year of the pandemic.

Perception of coercion during contraceptive counseling among individuals with HIV.

Lazenby GB; Sundstrom BL; Momplaisir FM; Badell ML; Rahangdale L; Nissim OA; Tarleton JL; Dempsey AR pubmed id: 36334506

The research looked at how people with HIV feel when getting advice about having babies and using birth control. Sometimes they felt like they were being forced to make certain choices. The study wanted to understand these feelings and how they affect the decisions they make after having a baby.

Identifying Predictors of Anal HPV Status in HPV-Vaccinated MSM: A Machine Learning Approach.

Ocagli H; Bottigliengo D; Lorenzoni G; Fontana F; Negri C; Moise GM; Gregori D; Clemente L pubmed id: 36332152

This study looked at why some men who have sex with other men get a virus called HPV even after getting a vaccine. They found that age, when they first had sex, and having HIV were important factors, but things like drug use and having many partners weren't as important. This means health campaigns should focus more on preventing HPV.

Causal Influences of Same-Sex Attraction on Psychological Distress and Risky Sexual Behaviors: Evidence for Bidirectional Effects.

Oginni OA; Lim KX; Purves KL; Lu Y; Johansson A; Jern P; Rijsdijk FV pubmed id: 36331682

The study looked at whether being attracted to the same sex causes people to feel more distress or take more risks. Results showed that same-sex attraction is connected to feeling stressed and taking risky actions, but stress and risky actions can also affect same-sex attraction. More research is needed to understand why this happens.

Choosing Castration: A Thematic Analysis of the Perceived Pros and Cons of Genital Injuries and Ablation by Men Who Voluntarily Sought Castration.

Wibowo E; Wong STS; Wassersug RJ; Johnson TW pubmed id: 36327012

Some men choose to be castrated even when there's no medical need. This study looks at why they make this choice and finds that they have different reasons, like wanting to change their appearance or being non-sexual. People learn about castration from things like media or seeing animals being castrated, and their views on its good and bad sides vary a lot.