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February 9th, 2025

Reproductive futures within a context of uterus transplants in India.

Das A pubmed id: 39228320

The paper talks about how having babies is important for many women, but not everyone gets the same chances. It looks at how using womb transplants in India could change how people think about having babies and the pressures that come with these new technologies.

Associations Between Sexualized Media Consumption, Sexual Double Standards, and Sexual Coercion Perpetration and Victimization in Late Adolescent Sexually Active Boys and Girls from The Netherlands.

Chadwick-Brown F; Endendijk JJ pubmed id: 39227498

This study looked at how watching sexualized media affects young people and found that it might lead to more cases of forcing someone into unwanted sexual activities or being forced themselves. It didn't matter if the person was a boy or a girl; the effects were similar. The study also found that believing in different rules for boys and girls about sex could decrease this behavior in girls but increase it in boys.

Lesbian and Heterosexual Women's Implicit Responses to Gender Figures.

da Silva JCR; de Almeida RV; Bortoloti R pubmed id: 39227497

This study looked at how heterosexual and lesbian women respond differently to men and women. Heterosexual women like both genders, but lesbian women like their preferred gender more. The study used special tests to find these differences.

Out of the Closet, but Not Out of the Woods: The Longitudinal Associations Between Identity Disclosure, Discrimination, and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Sexual Minoritized Young Adults.

Shepherd BF; Chang CJ; Dyar C; Brochu PM; Selby EA; Feinstein BA pubmed id: 39220295

The study found that young people who share their sexual identities might hurt themselves more if they face more discrimination. However, telling their identity doesn't always lead to more discrimination right away. The researchers think that helping schools and other places be fair and accepting could make things better for these young people.

Endocrine, gender dysphoria, and sexual function benefits of gender-affirming bilateral orchiectomy: patient outcomes and surgical technique.

Stelmar J; Victor R; Yuan N; Smith SM; Mallavarapu S; Sandhu S; Garcia MM pubmed id: 39211910

Researchers are looking at whether a surgery called Gender-affirming bilateral orchiectomy (GABO) might help lower hormone medicine doses and reduce feelings of discomfort with one's gender, but there's not much research showing this yet. The surgery can be done alone or with another procedure called vaginoplasty.

Understanding U.S. Caregivers' Perceptions of Youth's Sexting Motivations and Concerns About Their Children's Sexting Involvement: Fall ConsumerStyles Survey, 2018 and 2019.

Steele-Baser M; Allen CT; Mercado MC; Cooper AC; Wagner RL pubmed id: 39214952

This study looked at how parents in the U.S. feel about why kids send each other sexual messages or pictures, called sexting. Many parents think kids do it because it's harmless, they want to be popular, or because it's part of growing up. The study also found that parents from different backgrounds worry about sexting for different reasons, and these findings can help in teaching parents how to prevent sexting.

Comprehensive assessment of vaginal infections using a single swab.

Van Der Pol B; Aycock C; Dixon P; Kodsi S; Paradis S; Torres-Chavolla E; Parvu V pubmed id: 39214691

Doctors usually choose one type of test based on clinic rules when checking if someone has a vaginal infection or STI. This makes it hard to find out if a person has both problems at the same time.

Porn or Partner Arousal? When It Comes to Romantic Relationships, Not All Sexual Arousal Is Equal: A Prospective Study.

Lawless NJ; Karantzas GC pubmed id: 39212871

This research looked at how feeling excited by a romantic partner or by watching porn affects relationships. They found that being excited by a partner didn't change the relationship, but being excited by porn made people feel less happy and stable in their relationships over two months. It's the first study to show how porn can affect people in relationships.

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Belgium: awareness, use and antimicrobial resistance concerns in a cross-sectional online survey.

Vanbaelen T; Rotsaert A; De Baetselier I; Platteau T; Hensen B; Reyniers T; Kenyon C pubmed id: 39209541

Researchers wanted to find out if men who have sex with men and transgender women in Belgium know about and are willing to use a medicine called doxycycline to prevent infections after being exposed to them. They also wanted to understand what makes people use this medicine and if they are worried about germs becoming resistant to it.

The Relationship between Serving as a Mentor and Depressive Symptoms among Sexual Minority Men in the MACS Healthy Aging Study.

Chandran A; Haberlen S; Ware D; Meanley S; Brennan-Ing M; Brown AL; Teplin LA; Egan JE; Mimiaga MJ; Friedman MR; Plankey M pubmed id: 39206120

Sexual minority men (SMM) often face more mental health problems than heterosexual men. The study found that having a mentor who shares their experiences helps them feel better and less likely to be depressed. Encouraging SMM to become mentors may help reduce depression.

'I never see anyone like myself represented in discussions about endometriosis': priorities of LGBTQIA + endometriosis patients in New Zealand.

Ellis K; Armour W; Wood R pubmed id: 39196785

There is not a lot of information about how LGBTQIA+ people with endometriosis feel, especially in New Zealand. In a study, 28 LGBTQIA+ patients talked about their experience with endometriosis, saying it took a long time to get diagnosed and they felt ignored because the treatments mainly focus on pregnancy and sex, which was not important to them. They suggested ways to make care better, like creating gender-neutral spaces and helping doctors understand LGBTQIA+ needs to avoid bad treatment.

Development and acceptability of a digital tool for promoting syphilis testing in Australian general practice: qualitative study using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.

Hunter B; Hocking JS; Manski-Nankervis JA; Jung J; Wigan R; Chen MY; Boyle D; Chidgey C; O'Donnell H; Goller JL pubmed id: 39190771

In Australia, more people got sick with syphilis between 2013 and 2022. A new tool was made to remind doctors to test for syphilis, especially for pregnant women or people tested for other diseases. Most doctors found the tool helpful, but some had trouble starting conversations about syphilis tests.

Managing the business of sex: swinger club managers and sexual health promotion.

Haywood C pubmed id: 39190023

Some people in the UK like to go to swinger clubs, but there aren't many health programs to keep them safe. In a study, it was found that club managers have different ways of thinking about health and safety, and some think it's important for the community. The study says we should talk more about keeping people healthy in these clubs.

Sexual dysfunction in women living with HIV: an updated narrative review.

Tiecco G; Salvi M; Delbarba A; Di Gregorio M; Colangelo C; Castelli F; Quiros-Roldan E pubmed id: 39183169

Many women around the world have issues with female sexual dysfunction, and it is often worse for women with health problems like HIV. But, there aren't many studies about this problem.

"But I'm not a professional" - How women with high-risk pregnancies voice the experiences of home-based telemonitoring; a qualitative interview study.

Bendix JM; Heinsen M; Backhausen MG pubmed id: 39180933

This study looked at how safe and useful telemonitoring can help pregnant women with problems, letting them get care at home using technology. It found that this method could be a good alternative to going into the hospital or having frequent doctor visits. The study also explored what pregnant women think about using telemonitoring at home.

Sexual healthcare to meet the needs of sexuality and gender diverse aboriginal young people: imagined possibilities.

McCormack H; Dickson M; Harrington T; Garay M; Whybrow R; Mooney-Somers J; Aggleton P; Lafferty L; Mitchell E; Morris J; Haire B pubmed id: 39180411

In Australia, LGBTQ+ Aboriginal young people face unique challenges when it comes to sexual health care. A study talked with some of these young people to understand what they want and need from health services. They imagined a future where health care is respectful, includes people like them, and is free from racism.

Exploring adolescent-facing US clinicians' perceptions of their contraceptive counseling and use of shared decision-making: A qualitative study.

Thornton M; Mann ES; Bullington BW; Hartheimer J; Arora KS; Allison BA pubmed id: 39175306

This study looked at how doctors talk to teens about birth control. It found that some ways of talking can help teens make choices, but others might make it harder if doctors assume things about the teens' goals. The study wants to make sure teens get the help they need to make their own choices.

Stigmatization and Preferences in Monkeypox Vaccine Regimens.

Shen YH; Chang HH; Tou CY; Lee YC; Lee YH; Cheng SY; Huang KC; Lu CW pubmed id: 39168953

In 2022, there was a big outbreak of monkeypox, especially affecting certain groups. People were worried about where they got their vaccine shots because of how it might look to others. This study looked at where people preferred to get their vaccine and found that some places on the body were more likely to make people feel stressed or worried about what others might think.

Patterns of Chemsex Substance Use and Its Association with HIV Transmission Risk Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Thailand: A Latent Class Analysis.

Cheung DH; Samoh N; Jonas KJ; Lim SH; Kongjareon Y; Guadamuz TE pubmed id: 39150645

The study looked at men in Thailand who use drugs during sex and how it relates to the spread of HIV. They found three groups: one that doesn't use drugs during sex, one that uses many different substances, and one that mainly uses a few specific drugs. The group using specific drugs was more likely to have HIV and more sexual partners.

Grief and Sexual Intimacy: Exploring Therapists' Views of Bereaved Clients.

Jones S; Albuquerque S; Pascoal PM pubmed id: 39148924

The study looks at how feeling sad after losing someone can affect being close and loving with a partner. Talking to therapists, researchers found that sadness can make it hard to be close. But being close can also help people feel better, and talking about it in therapy can help a lot.

Prevalence of Paid Sex and Associated Factors Among Women and Men Attending HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Prospective Cohort.

Carlos S; Reina G; Burgueño E; Makonda B; de Irala J; Beltramo C; Díaz Herráez P; Burgo CL pubmed id: 39147958

This study looks at people in Kinshasa, Africa, to see how common it is for them to have paid sex and how it connects to HIV. They found that some things like being male, drinking alcohol, and having many partners make it more likely to have paid sex. But going to church often makes it less likely.

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated risk factors among female sex workers in Guinea-Bissau.

Lindman J; Djalo MA; Biai A; Månsson F; Golparian D; Esbjörnsson J; Jansson M; Medstrand P; Unemo M; Norrgren H pubmed id: 39137971

The study looked at how common certain curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were among female sex workers in Guinea-Bissau. It also checked what factors might make someone more likely to get these infections and tested if the bacteria was resistant to a medicine called ciprofloxacin.

Key findings from the 2023 'ACT NOW on Global HIV Migration, Mobility and Health Equity' community forum.

Wells N; Ong JJ; Stackpool-Moore L; Warner M; Carter DJ; McGoldrick R; Wlodek A; Riley B; Holland J; Heath-Paynter D; Stratigos A; Murphy E; Haerry D; Parczewski M; Poonkasetwattana M; Medland N; Wade S; Allan B pubmed id: 39137293

Some laws make it hard for people with HIV to move to different countries. At a big meeting, experts talked about these issues and suggested changes to make travel and health care fairer for people with HIV.

Sexually transmitted infections among at-risk women in Ecuador: implications for global prevalence and testing practices for STIs detected only at the anorectum in female sex workers.

Llangarí-Arizo LM; Broad CE; Zhou L; Martin Mateo M; Moreno CI; Moreno Cevallos M; Cooper PJ; Romero-Sandoval N; Sadiq ST pubmed id: 39117400

This study looked at certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women who are sex workers and those who are not in Ecuador. The researchers wanted to find out how common these infections are and what might increase the risk of getting them.

The Associations of Pornography Use and Body Image Among Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Men.

Gewirtz-Meydan A; Bőthe B; Spivak-Lavi Z pubmed id: 39112690

The study looked at how watching pornography affects men's body image and feelings about themselves. It found that when men watched pornography in a problematic way, they compared their bodies to others more and felt worse about their own bodies. The study suggests that doctors should think about how porn might affect men's body image.

Linda's Cars versus Dominik's Dolls: How Do Pedagogical Educators in Training React to Children's Violations of Gender Stereotypes?

Streck H; Kessels U pubmed id: 39107533

Adults often judge kids based on gender stereotypes, and in Germany, researchers found that people in education training liked girls who acted like boys and thought those girls were smart and creative. They also liked boys who acted in a more girly way and saw them as kind, and the study looked at how these beliefs compare to studies from the USA.

Routine Data Analysis of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use and Rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections Since Coverage of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis by the Statutory Health Insurance in Germany.

Valbert F; Schmidt D; Kollan C; Dröge P; Klein M; Schneider U; Friebe M; Wasem J; Neumann A pubmed id: 39107531

Researchers looked at how using medicine to prevent HIV (called PrEP) in Germany affected other infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea. They found that people taking PrEP mostly stayed healthy, and using PrEP did not lead to more of these other infections. Most people using PrEP were men and lived in big cities, suggesting it might be harder for women or people in smaller towns to get PrEP.

Do Sex and Gender Have Separate Identities?

Quintana GR; Pfaus JG pubmed id: 39105983

The paper talks about the difference between sex and gender. Sex is mostly about being biologically male or female, while gender is about how people feel and act, which can be different from their biological sex. The study suggests that both ideas should be understood together, accepting the variety in people's identities.