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February 9th, 2025

"My Mom Would Always Say Pussy Rules the World": A Qualitative Exploration of Southern Black Women's Sexual Messages.

Malone N; Thorpe S; Iyiewuare P; Dogan-Dixon J; Frazier J; Howard S; Jester JK; Hargons CN pubmed id: 39364306

This study looks at the different messages southern Black women get about sex. It found that the messages were mixed, with some being positive and others negative. The main themes talked about how sex is often seen as forbidden or harmful, but also about the importance of consent, safety, and communication.

Hybrid high and low molecular weight chains of hyaluronan for clitoral injection is an effective modality treatment for increasing female sexual satisfaction: an interventional, randomized-controlled parallel study.

Atef LM; Mohammed GF; Al-Dhubaibi MS; Soliman M; Bahaj SS; Saleh YSN pubmed id: 39360229

The study looks at using special hyaluronic acid treatments to help women with problems related to sexual function. It compares different scores on how women feel about their sexual health and quality of life before and after the treatment.

Female sexual dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: an Italian case-control study.

Balsamo R; Crocetto F; Barone B; Fusco F; Arcaniolo D; Costantini E; Illiano E; Amicuzi U; Torella M; Ranavolo R; Quattrone C; De Sio M; Tammaro S pubmed id: 39360228

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting disease that happens when the body's defense system attacks its own nerve coverings. This often starts in young adults and can make sexual functions not work as well.

Birth Order and Family Size of UK Biobank Subjects Identified as Asexual, Bisexual, Heterosexual, or Homosexual According to Self-Reported Sexual Histories.

Kabátek J; Blanchard R pubmed id: 39354277

The study looked at how family background might affect whether someone reports a minority sexual orientation. They found that having older brothers makes it more likely for both men and women to be homosexual, while older sisters increased this chance only for men. Family size was linked to a lower chance of being asexual for both men and women.

Trusted networks: a study of communication flow and access to abortion information in Argentina.

Vila Ortiz M; Tiseyra MV; Romero M; Farji Neer A; Mines Cuenya A; Kågesten A; Lavelanet A; Thorson A; Lu X; Cleeve A pubmed id: 39351919

In December 2020, Argentina made a new law allowing abortion, thanks to many years of hard work by feminists and social groups. The study found that people shared information about abortion mostly through conversations in their communities, using social media and talking to activists. They suggest that it's important to keep checking how these informal ways of getting information affect how people access abortions and use health services.

"Trust Women": Characteristics of and learnings from patients of a Shield Law medication abortion practice in the United States.

Foster AM; Mark A; Drouillard KJ; Paul M; Yanow S; Shahi S; Suvarna D; Peña A pubmed id: 39350517

The 2022 Massachusetts Shield Law helps telemedicine doctors who provide care to people seeking abortions in other states by protecting them from certain legal penalties. This paper looks at the types of patients using The Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project.

Evolutionary Role of the Female Orgasm: Insights into Mate Choice and Beyond.

da Silva CSA; Mafra AL; Valentova JV pubmed id: 39349707

Researchers studied the female orgasm and how it might help women choose a partner. They found that women reported more orgasms when their partners were kind, smart, healthy, attractive, and empathetic. The results suggest that orgasms might give clues about a partner's qualities that are important for a relationship.

Preparing to play: a thematic analysis of bottom training in gay men's fist-play.

Martin JH pubmed id: 39340350

Some gay men prepare for a sexual activity called fist-play by training their bodies and minds, which helps them understand what is fun, safe, and risky. The study talks to 8 men and finds out about their training, including learning about their bodies, emotions, pleasure, and following certain rules. This training helps them feel good and stay safe during fist-play.

Missing voices: building women living with HIV's meaningful engagement in HIV clinical and cure research.

Chong SCS; Lim G; Machon K; Mugwagwa H; Johnson J; Le Gautier R; Power J pubmed id: 39340190

Some women with HIV don't join research trials because they worry about side effects and other issues like privacy and transportation. They want a cure to help stop HIV stigma and improve their lives, but they have concerns that need to be addressed. Involving these women in planning and promoting the trials might help solve these problems.

From AIDS to COVID-19, and back again.

Garcia-Iglesias J; Atherton S; Aggleton P pubmed id: 39340182

The paper talks about how COVID-19 changes the way we think about the AIDS epidemic from years ago. It shows how COVID-19 affects our memories and understanding of AIDS, especially for gay and bisexual communities. This can lead to new hopes and actions for the future.

Sexual choking/strangulation and its association with condom and contraceptive use: Findings from a survey of students at a university in the Midwestern United States.

Herbenick D; Fu TC; Patterson Perry C; Guerra-Reyes L; Eastman-Mueller H; Svetina Valdivia D pubmed id: 39327226

Some young adults in the U.S. are choosing a type of sexual activity where choking happens. Most often, women are the ones being choked. Researchers have not studied if this affects the use of condoms or other birth control.

"A sweet in a polythene is not sweet": men's perceptions of their roles and experiences with family planning in East Uganda.

Namasivayam A; Schluter PJ; Namutamba S; Lovell S pubmed id: 39319614

The study looked at how men in Uganda help decide about using birth control and family size. Many men wanted big families because of traditions and their role as providers, but some understood having fewer kids could be better financially. The study suggests understanding men's views can help create better family planning programs.

Acceptability of Doxycycline Prophylaxis, Prior Antibiotic Use, and Knowledge of Antimicrobial Resistance Among Australian Gay and Bisexual Men and Nonbinary People.

Holt M; Bavinton BR; Calabrese SK; Broady TR; Clackett S; Cornelisse VJ; Yu S; Gordon T; Heath-Paynter D; de Wit JBF; MacGibbon J pubmed id: 39316034

The study looked at how interested people are in new ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections, like taking a medicine called doxycycline after having contact with someone. They asked gay and bisexual men and nonbinary people in Australia about this method and also about their past use of antibiotics to prevent infections and what they know about how germs can become resistant to medicine.

Effectiveness of low dose cyproterone acetate compared to standard dose in feminizing hormone treatment: a single institutional retrospective pilot study.

Korpaisarn S; Arunakul J; Chaisuksombat K; Rattananukrom T pubmed id: 39315307

This research looks at low doses of a medicine called cyproterone acetate and how well it works to lower testosterone levels in people who are born male but want to use it as part of their hormone therapy to become more like a girl. There isn't a lot of information about how well this medicine works for this purpose.

"What Is Normal?": A Qualitative Exploration of Health Practitioners' Reports of Treating Patients Presenting with Unpleasant Sexual Experiences.

Sharman R; Allen A; van Niekerk K; Coles A; Manocha R; Foran T pubmed id: 39313695

This study looked at how doctors and nurses help women who have unpleasant or painful sex. Many doctors feel they need more training to help with these problems. The research shows that doctors need to learn more about how to talk about and treat these issues to help women better.

Having Reliable Support: A Prerequisite to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health in Young Women with ADHD.

Wallin K; Wallin-Lundell I; Alehagen S; Hanberger L; Hultsjö S pubmed id: 39313694

Young women with ADHD might have more trouble with sexual health, like not planning for babies or feeling unsafe. The study shows it's important for them to have good help and information from doctors who understand them. This help should make it easy to talk about and learn how to handle relationships and health.

What should we be studying? Research priorities according to women and gender-diverse individuals with sexual interest/arousal disorder and their partners.

Shimizu JPK; Bergeron S; Schwenck GC; Huberman JS; Rosen NO pubmed id: 39301915

Many women have problems with sexual interest or arousal, called SIAD, that need more study. Patients and researchers often don't agree on what is most important to study, and gender-diverse people are often left out. Listening to patients' opinions could help fix these problems, but we don't know what's important for couples dealing with SIAD yet.

Validation in Spanish and English of the Transgender Inclusive Behavior Scale.

Alonso-Martínez L; Heras-Sevilla D; Fernández-Hawrylak M; Hönekopp J; Forrest S; Kattari SK pubmed id: 39300014

The study made a tool called TIBS to help find out how supportive people are towards transgender individuals. They created a Spanish version and checked if it worked well in Spain and the UK. The results showed that women, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and non-religious individuals are more likely to show supportive behavior.

Newer formulations of oral testosterone undecanoate: development and liver side effects.

Goldstein I; Chidambaram N; Dobs A; King S; Miner M; Ramasamy R; Yafi FA; Khera M pubmed id: 39291780

Some people don't have enough testosterone because their bodies can't make it properly. There are different ways to give people the testosterone they need, but some older methods were not safe for the liver. Newer ways like using oral testosterone undecanoate are better, but doctors are still worried about liver problems because of past issues with older treatments.

When assisted reproductive technology (ART) opens the door for inclusivity in a highly charged cultural milieu: an exploration of news articles on the establishment of ART clinics in Zimbabwe.

Mabweazara GM; Hammarberg K; Mhazo P pubmed id: 39289917

The study looked at how newspapers in Zimbabwe talk about infertility and treatments to help people have babies. It found that infertility is often seen as a bad thing and that the treatments can be expensive, leading people to try other remedies. The research suggests more should be done to teach people about infertility and make treatments easier to get.

Management of low-level HIV viremia during antiretroviral therapy: Delphi consensus statement and appraisal of the evidence.

Rindi LV; Zaçe D; Compagno M; Colagrossi L; Santoro MM; Andreoni M; Perno CF; Sarmati L pubmed id: 39288982

People with HIV often take medicine called ART to help them stay healthy. Sometimes, even with ART, very small amounts of the virus can still be found in their blood. To figure out what doctors should do in these situations, a group of experts came together to share their thoughts and make suggestions.

Pelvic Floor Disorders Due to Anal Sexual Activity in Men and Women: A Narrative Review.

Chen AB; Kalichman L pubmed id: 39287780

The study looked at how consensual anal sex affects the pelvic floor health of men and women. It found that anal sex can cause problems like pain and incontinence, and these problems can be helped with physical therapy. The therapists help by teaching exercises and other treatments to keep the pelvic area healthy.

Dating Apps and Shifting Sexual Subjectivities of Men Seeking Men Online.

Adam BD; Brennan DJ; Davies AW; Collict D pubmed id: 39280102

This study talks about how dating apps are changing how people think about relationships and themselves. It shows that while these apps are often seen as just for quick meet-ups, people also use them to try to make friends and connect with others differently. The study also highlights challenges like stereotypes and unmet hopes, but points out that people still want to build social networks and find new ways to connect.

Digital technology and self-care in sexual health.

Ong JJ; Tucker JD pubmed id: 39270060

This Collection talks about new ways to use technology to help people with their sexual health. Things like fast tests, health apps on phones, and smart tools can help people stay healthy and make getting help easier.

Sexual Affectivity in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Bibliometric Profile of Scientific Production.

Torralbas-Ortega J; Valls-Ibáñez V; Roca J; Campoy-Guerrero C; Sastre-Rus M; García-Expósito J pubmed id: 39269514

The study looked at research about sexuality and feelings in autistic people. It found 314 articles from different countries, with the most in 2020. The articles showed that kids might need help to stay safe, teens need better sex education, and adults might need support for change.

Mental Health Care Use among Adolescent Sexual Minority Males Before and During COVID-19.

Perry NS; Nelson KM pubmed id: 39268245

Many young boys who identify as sexual minorities often have mental health issues like anxiety and depression. In a study, over half of the participants had these mental health problems, but not everyone got help recently. It's important to make it easier for these kids to get the care they need, especially during difficult times like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prompt matters: evaluation of large language model chatbot responses related to Peyronie's disease.

Warren CJ; Edmonds VS; Payne NG; Voletti S; Wu SY; Colquitt J; Sadeghi-Nejad H; Punjani N pubmed id: 39257694

People are looking up health information online instead of asking their doctors, especially for private issues like Peyronie's disease. Chatbots that use artificial intelligence can chat with people and answer their questions. But we don't know if these chatbots give correct, complete, and easy-to-read answers about Peyronie's disease yet.

Psychometric Assessment of a Homophobia Management Scale Among Cisgender Sexual Minority Men in Midlife and Older Adulthood.

Meanley S; Brennan-Ing M; Cook JA; Brown AL; Haberlen SA; Palella FJ; Shoptaw SJ; Ware D; Egan JE; Friedman MR; Plankey MW pubmed id: 39247672

The study created a new scale to understand how middle-aged and older men deal with homophobic stigma. They found that their scale works well and helps measure feelings towards homophobia and being part of the gay community. The authors hope this scale can be useful in future research.

From Non-Traditional Sexual Behavior to Non-Legitimate Victims: Moral Virtue, Victim Blame, and Helping Intentions Toward a Woman Victim of Image-Based Sexual Abuse.

Pacilli MG; Pagliaro S; Giovannelli I; Spaccatini F; Berlin E; Rollero C pubmed id: 39237694

The study looked at how people think about women who experience image-based sexual abuse. It found that if a woman has a short relationship with the abuser or is seen as having more control over her sexual choices, people might blame her more or be less willing to help her. Also, men were less likely to help or think well of the woman compared to women.

Use of a five-category partner-type classification within a chlamydia and gonorrhoea service evaluation highlights opportunities for targeted partner notification to improve STI control.

McMahon BL; Buitendam E; Symonds M; Estcourt CS; Saunders J pubmed id: 39237136

The study looks at how partner notification, which is telling people if their partner has a sexually transmitted infection, is done in two different places in the UK. They use new guidelines to classify partners into groups like "established" or "new."

Parental attitudes towards sexual orientation and gender diversity: challenging LGBT discrimination in Australian schools.

Hendriks J; Francis N; Saltis H; Marson K; Walsh J; Lawton T; Burns S pubmed id: 39228323

A lot of parents in Australia, even those sending their kids to religious schools, have good feelings about LGBT people and diversity. Most parents disagree with negative attitudes and think everyone should be treated fairly. This study shows that many parents support LGBT rights, even if the school or religion doesn't.