Sexuality of women in middle age: the Göteborg study

1979 ◽  
Vol 11 (S6) ◽  
pp. 165-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tore Hallström
Keyword(s):  
Life Span ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Coital Frequency ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Factual Data

Until recently there has been a paucity of factual data on the effects of the climacteric upon women's sexuality. The basic questions here are: do changes occur in sexual behaviour, sexual interest or responsiveness during the climacteric years? If so, what are the variations and how are they caused?Two variables used extensively as a measure of sexuality are coital frequency and orgasmic frequency. Kinsey et al. (1953) showed that the degree of sexual activity remained fairly constant in unmarried women up to 55 years of age. By contrast, sexual activity in unmarried men declined gradually from puberty onwards. For married men and women they found that the frequency of sexual outlets declined during the life span. Kinsey et al. emphasized that the decreasing frequency of sexual intercourse and orgasm in marriage does not prove that the sexual capacity of the woman is influenced by her own ageing but could instead be a result of her husband's ageing. These authors were of the opinion that there is little evidence of any ageing in the sexual capacity of the female until late in her life.

scholarly journals Sexual difficulties and help-seeking among mature adults in Australia: results from the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours

Sexual Health ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson D. Moreira ◽  
Dale B. Glasser ◽  
Rosie King ◽  
Fernanda Gross Duarte ◽  
Clive Gingell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Sexual Attitudes ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Mature Adults ◽  
Global Study ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviour

Background: The Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours was a survey of 27 500 men and women in 29 countries. Here we report the sexual activity, the prevalence of sexual difficulties and related help-seeking behaviour among participants in Australia. Methods: A telephone survey was conducted in Australia in 2001–2002, with interviews based on a standardised questionnaire. A total of 1500 individuals (750 men and 750 women) aged 40 to 80 years completed the survey. The questionnaire covered demographic information, overall health, and sexual behaviours, attitudes and beliefs. Results: Overall, 83% of men and 74% of women had engaged in sexual intercourse during the 12 months preceding the interview, and 38% of all men and 29% of all women engaged in sexual intercourse more than once a week. Early ejaculation (23%), erectile difficulties (21%) and a lack of sexual interest (18%) were the most common male sexual difficulties. The most frequently reported female sexual difficulties were: lack of sexual interest (33%), lubrication difficulties (26%) and an inability to reach orgasm (25%). Older age was a significant predictor of male erectile difficulties and of lubrication difficulties in women. Only a minority of men and women had sought help for their sexual difficulty(ies) from a health professional. Conclusions: Many middle-aged and older adults in Australia report continued sexual interest and sexual activity. Several sexual difficulties are highly prevalent in this population, but those experiencing these difficulties rarely seek medical help. This may be because they do not perceive such difficulties as serious or sufficiently upsetting.

scholarly journals Prevalence of sexual problems and related help-seeking behaviors among mature adults in Brazil: data from the global study of sexual attitudes and behaviors

2005 ◽  
Vol 123 (5) ◽  
pp. 234-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson Duarte Moreira Junior ◽  
Dale Glasser ◽  
Djanilson Barbosa dos Santos ◽  
Clive Gingell
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Sexual Problem ◽  
Sexual Problems ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Relatively little is known about the usual frequency of sexual activity and how older individuals cope with sexual problems. The objective was to study sexual activity, prevalence of sexual problems and related help-seeking behaviors among middle-aged and older men and women in Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: Population survey, by Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. METHODS: Interviews were held with 1,199 Brazilians aged 40-80 years (471 men and 728 women). The standardized questionnaire investigated demographics, general health, sexual behavior, attitudes and beliefs. RESULTS: Overall, 92.6% of men and 58.3% of women had had sexual intercourse during the preceding year. More than half of the men and women had done so more than once a week. Early ejaculation (30.3%) was the commonest male sexual problem, followed by inability to reach orgasm (14.0%), erectile difficulties (13.1%) and lack of sexual interest (11.2%). For women, the commonest sexual problems were lubrication difficulties (23.4%) and lack of sexual interest (22.7%). Depression was a significant correlate of sexual problems, for men and women. More women than men had sought help for sexual problem(s) from a healthcare professional. CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the importance of encouraging greater use of available healthcare services, including consultation with a medical doctor regarding sexual health. This should not only enable men and women to maintain satisfactory sexual function well into their later years, but may also result in overall improvement in the quality of healthcare.

scholarly journals Association between intoxication at last sexual intercourse and unprotected sex among men and women in Uganda

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1461-1469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley Townsend Kerridge ◽  
Delivette Castor ◽  
Phu Tran ◽  
Matthew Barnhart ◽  
Roger Pickering
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Alcohol Reduction

Introduction: This study examined the association between intoxication at last sexual intercourse and unprotected sex using data derived from a nationally representative survey conducted in Uganda in 2011. Methodology: Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to examine the intoxication-unprotected sex association separately among men and women, adjusted for sociodemographic and behavioral covariates that were also examined as moderators of the association. Results: Among men, intoxication at last sexual intercourse was almost entirely attributed to their own drinking, while women most frequently reported intoxication among their partners only. Among women, there was a significant association between their partner’s intoxication and unprotected sex (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.36; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.07-1.73. Intoxication was associated with unprotected sex among unmarried men (AOR = 2.09; 95%; CI = 1.45-2.84), an association not observed among married men. Conclusions: The results suggest that the alcohol-unprotected sex link should be incorporated within Ugandan National HIV Prevention Strategy. These interventions should be designed to target unmarried men. Programs that combine alcohol reduction and address structural factors that constrain women’s ability to negotiate condom use are also needed.

The psychosexual histories of adolescent girls and young women with anorexia nervosa

1981 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. J. V. Beumont ◽  
Suzanne F. Abraham ◽  
Kathleen G. Simson
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Sexual Knowledge ◽  
Female Patients

SYNOPSISComprehensive psychosexual histories were elicited from 31 female patients with anorexia nervosa. The subjects showed a wide spectrum of sexual knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. Some appeared to be markedly inhibited, while others were experienced and assertive in regard to sexual matters. Age at interview appeared to be the major factor determining whether individual patients were sexually experienced or not.A majority of patients felt that a sexual challenge had precipitated their illness, and most reported a decrease in sexual interest and enjoyment following weight loss, particularly when this was severe. The effect of the illness on actual sexual behaviour, however, was variable, some patients decreasing and others increasing their sexual activity.

scholarly journals Perilaku Seksual Pranikah di Kalangan Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Kristen

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-86
Author(s):  
RJ Natongam Sianturi ◽  
Hasudungan Sidabutar
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
University Management ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Premarital Sexual ◽  
The University ◽  
Sex Talk

This study was a survey research and the technique of collecting data was questionnaire. The result shown that there are 18 types of premarital sexual behaviour conducted by students of Program Studi PAK STAKN Kupang, they are: 1) holding partner's hands;2) cuddling;3) kissing on cheek;4) kissing on lips; 5) watching the porn video; 6) saving and searching porn images through internet line; 7) imaginating sexual intercourse; 8) talking porns with friends; 9) kissing the neck; 10) kissing onto breast; 11) touching breast; 12) fingering; 13) masturbating; 14) sex talk (talking dirty) with partners; 15) sex chat or sex phone or sex cam; 16) petting; 17) conducting intercourse; 18) oral sex. The patterns of sexual behaviour in this study were 3 types, they are: 1) holding partner's hands; 2) cuddling; 3) kissing on cheeks. The three of these types were in the high percentages, whereas the 15 left were in low percentages. In anticipating premarital sexual behavior among students, especially those who have sexual intercourse to lead to pregnancy. It is needed an action from the university management  to students both men and women who disobey the rules  by dropping them out from the college. It is expected to be cured of habbit for rule violators and provide lessons to their junior. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei tentang perilaku seksual pranikah di kalangan mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Kristen STAKN Kupang. Teknik yang digunakan dalam mengumpulkan data adalah dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada delapan belas bentuk perilaku seksual pranikah mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Agama Kristen STAKN Kupang yaitu: 1) pegangan tangan dengan pacar atau pasangan; 2) berpelukan dengan pacar atau pasangan; 3) berciuman pipi dengan pacar atau pasangan; 4) berciuman bibir dengan pacar atau pasangan; 5) menonton video porno; 6) menyimpan atau mencari gambar porno dari internet; 7) membayangkan melakukan seksual dengan lawan jenis; 8) membicarakan hal porno dengan teman; 9) mencium leher atau leher dicium pacar atau pasangan; 10) berciuman sampai ke daerah payudara; 11) memegang payudara atau payudara dipegang pacar atau pasangan; 12) memegang alat kelamin pacar atau pasangan; 13) masturbasi atau onani; 14) membicarakan hal porno dengan pacar atau pasangan; 15) melakukan chat sex atau sms sex atau phone sex atau cam sex; 16) petting; 17) melakukan hubungan seksual; dan 18) oral sex. Tiga bentuk perilaku seksual yaitu: 1) pegangan tangan dengan pacar atau pasangan; 2) berpelukan dengan pacar atau pasangan; 3) berciuman pipi dengan pacar atau pasangan dengan persentase tinggi sedangkan lima belas bentuk perilaku seksual lainnya berada pada persentase rendah.`Untuk mengantisipasi perilaku seksual pranikah di kalangan mahasiswa terutama yang melakukan hubungan seksual hingga mengakibatkan kehamilan perlu ada sikap yang tegas dari pimpinan perguruan tinggi kepada mahasiswa yang melanggar aturan yang ada baik laki-laki maupun perempuan dengan memberhentikan atau mengeluarkan mereka dari perguruan tinggi tersebut. Hal itu diharapkan untuk memberikan efek jera kepada pelanggar aturan sekaligus memberikan pembelajaran kepada adik-adik kelasnya.    

scholarly journals Regulating Consensual Sexual Behaviour between Older Children: The Case against the Current Approach under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-203
Author(s):  
Isla Callander
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Sexual Offences ◽  
Widespread Occurrence

The purpose of this article is to critically examine the current approach to regulating the consensual sexual behaviour of older children in Scots law. At present, blanket criminalisation applies to all consensual sexual intercourse and oro-genital sexual activity between two older children, defined by statute as those aged 13 to 15, through specific offences under section 37 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. The first part of this article will describe the nature of, and background to, section 37. This will then be contextualised against the evidence of the relatively widespread occurrence of sexual intercourse amongst older children, and the very limited number of prosecutions under the provision in practice. While acknowledging that there are clear reasons to encourage older children to delay their first sexual experiences, the second part of the article will use an inter-disciplinary approach to show the extent to which the current criminal law approach is genuinely problematic. This is in terms of its conformity to rule of law principles, possible adverse social consequences and potential ineffectiveness. The final part of the article will conclude that the current approach in Scotland is wholly inappropriate, and that a more appropriate approach would be for Scots law to move towards a revised section 37 offence which incorporates an element of exploitation which the prosecution should have to prove.

scholarly journals Determinants of Sexual Behaviour

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Lalor ◽  
Cathal O'Regan ◽  
Siobhán Quinlan
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sexual Experiences ◽  
Short Term ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Age Category

A sample of 247 college students were surveyed regarding their experiences of consensual sexual experiences below age 16; experiences of ‘boyfriend/girlfriend’ relationships; experiences of lifetime sexual activity and sexual orientation. By age 16, 12 per cent of respondents have had intercourse. Males are one and half to two times more likely than females to report sexual experiences below age 16. Those with urban origins are significantly more likely to report having had sexual experiences before age 16 than those with rural origins. The period 18–20 is characterised by short term dating, leading to much longer lasting relationships in the 21+ age category. For 18–20 year olds, 50.5 per cent report having had sexual intercourse (57 per cent of males and 47.7 per cent of females). Respondents from Dublin city or county are more likely to report having had sexual intercourse than those from a rural/farm background (64 percent and 39 per cent respectively). A surprising trend was the apparently chaste nature of boyfriend/girlfriend relationships in the 18–20 age group. This study examined only sexual experiences. Further research is required to examine the relationship contexts of various sexual experiences.

Sexual behaviours and associated risks in Chinese young people: a meta-analysis

Sexual Health ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-ming Yu ◽  
Shuai-jun Guo ◽  
Yu-ying Sun
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
The Past ◽  
Sexual Behaviours

Background The earlier and unprotected sexual behaviour of young Chinese, and the consequences of these actions, have become a health concern, posing a challenge to traditional Chinese concepts. The aim of the present study was to investigate changes in sexual behaviour and associated risks among adolescents and young people in mainland China over the past three decades. Methods: A meta-analysis was undertaken to comprehensively review the sexual behaviour of Chinese young people (aged from 10 to 24 years) over the past 30 years. Relevant data published from 1979 to 2009 in the Chinese literature database were identified and retrieved. Analysis was performed based on set criteria. Results: Seventy-five studies were identified that were published after 1990. Overall, the estimated prevalence of sexual intercourse among young people was 12.6%, with an average age at sexual debut of 19.4 years. The rate of condom use at sexual debut was 37.2%; 53.6% of young people reported not using a condom during the most recent act of sexual intercourse. The rates of unintentional pregnancy and abortion among the sexually active were 15.1% and 10.8%, respectively. Reviewing the data according to decades revealed that the number of young people engaging in sexual intercourse decreased from 14.3% in 1990–1999 to 11.8% in 2000–2009. However, these rates are higher than the prevalence of sexual activity reported before 1990, which, according to sporadic studies, did not exceeded 1%. Conclusions: There have been increases in sexual activity and high-risk sexual behaviour in Chinese young people in the decades since the adoption of the open door policy in China, particularly since the mid-1990s. High-risk sexual behaviours have contributed to certain adverse consequences in adolescents and young people, such as unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmissible infection. Thus, efficacious intervention strategies need to be developed and implemented.

scholarly journals Sexual behaviour in pregnancy among antenatal women attending a secondary hospital in southern India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 3501
Author(s):  
Jennifer David Livingstone ◽  
Lalmalsawmi Ralte ◽  
James Thapa Magar ◽  
Sirshendu Choudhari ◽  
Anne George Cherian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Secondary Hospital ◽  
Present Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: The objectives of our study were to estimate the prevalence of antenatal women who had ever experienced sexual activity (only genital sex) in the present pregnancy; to assess their knowledge and practice towards sexual activity and to identify the socio-demographic variables associated with abstinence of sexual activity during pregnancy.Methods: This is a cross sectional study which included antenatal women, who visited the investigators for regular health check-ups and were asked to take part in the study after giving their consent.Results: Eighty-seven (80%) out of 108 subjects responded to the question as to whether they ever had sexual intercourse (SI) during the current pregnancy. Overall prevalence of the Sexual Intercourse during pregnancy in our study was 54% (95%CI is 43.4-64.6%). Sixty nine (63.9%) women believed that sexual intercourse was safe in pregnancy. Out of the 69 women who believed sex is safe in pregnancy, majority (79.8%) reported that it widened the birth passage.Conclusions: The present study finds that most of the women are not keen to discuss the topic of sexual behaviour even if confidentiality is maintained. Majority of the women in our study were willing to discuss with a doctor or husband if there is a sexual health related problem; whereas one fourth of the women would continue to bear such problems without discussing it with anyone. Sex during pregnancy is a topic which women are reluctant to discuss irrespective of their socio-economic and cultural background.

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