scholarly journals Predictors of sexual satisfaction during lockdown by COVID-19 in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 627-646
Author(s):  
Carmen Rodríguez-Domínguez ◽  
Cristina Lafuente-Bacedoni ◽  
María Durán
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Impact

This research, which consists of two studies, has the general objective of analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual health of 347 adults living in Spain. Study 1, focused on non-face-to-face sexual practices (sexting and pornography), revealed similar levels of sexual satisfaction in men and women, but with differences in age regarding interaction with the consumption of pornography and marital status. Study 2 focused on the changes produced with respect to the previous six months, indicating that the maintenance of sexual satisfaction does not depend on gender, but it does depend on age in interaction with face-to-face sex, marital status, and individual sex, in interaction with an adequate functioning of sexual interest. Given the challenge that this pandemic is posing, these results are useful for the mental and sexual health interventions that are currently being developed because of COVID-19.

Exploring How Trauma Is Addressed in Sexual Education Interventions for Youth: A Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 880-893
Author(s):  
Lisa S. Panisch ◽  
Monica Faulkner ◽  
Sofia B. Fernandez ◽  
Nicole M. Fava
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Education Interventions ◽  
Intervention Content ◽  
The Impact

Traumatic experiences are common among adolescents and can negatively affect learning and increase the risk of early pregnancy, parenthood, and sexually transmitted infections. Little is known about how current sexual health interventions address trauma. A scoping review was conducted to gain insight into how trauma is addressed in adolescent sexual health interventions. Peer-reviewed studies from the United States published between 2008 and 2018 describing a sexual health intervention for youth were considered. Studies were analyzed to determine if and how trauma was addressed in the interventions. Out of 169 articles initially screened, 29 met inclusion criteria and 23% ( n = 6) addressed trauma. Four interventions addressed trauma in the intervention content, while two studies evaluated trauma in outcome measures. Educators can broaden this reach by developing trauma-informed content that is compatible with existing curricula. Ongoing study is recommended to evaluate the impact of trauma-informed content on the sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of youth.

The Impact of OAB on Sexual Health in Men and Women: Results from EpiLUTS

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1603-1615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin S. Coyne ◽  
Chris C. Sexton ◽  
Christine Thompson ◽  
Zoe S. Kopp ◽  
Ian Milsom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Sexual Inactivity and Sexual Dissatisfaction Among Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Partners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Zhang ◽  
Qianqian Mu ◽  
Yan Fu ◽  
Xiaoxia Zhang ◽  
Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Sexual Knowledge ◽  
Sexual Dissatisfaction ◽  
The Impact

Abstract PurposeTo measure the sexual activity of breast cancer survivors and their partners to better understand the causes of sexual inactivity and sexual dissatisfaction in this population.MethodsWe investigated the proportion of sexual activity and sexual dissatisfaction in a cross‐sectional study and described their association with sexual health information sexual thoughts, socio‐demographic factors, body image, marital satisfaction, and mental health problems. We enrolled 438 eligible couples by convenient sampling. The statistical analysis and graphical work were completed using SPSS and Graphpad Prism.ResultsOf all participants, 58.66% (257/438) reported being sexually inactive. Of the 41.3% (181/438) sexually active participants, 96.7% (175/181) were considered to have sexual dysfunction. Patients’ sexual knowledge related to their disease, such as “sexual activity may impede disease recovery (AOR = 1.642; 95% CI: 1.119~2.409)”, “sexual activity may cause cancer recurrence or metastasis (AOR = 1.526; 95% CI: 1.012~2.302)”, “sexual activity could change the estrogen level and stimulate tumor growth (AOR = 1.585; 95% CI: 1.021~2.460)” were significantly associated with sexual inactivity. Psychological issues related to sexual activity, and hospital's sexual health resources, such as“anxiety (AOR = 2.141; 95% CI: 1.400~3.272)”, “depression (AOR =2.082; 95% CI: 1.317~3.293)”, “feeling less feminine as a result of your disease or treatment (AOR = 1.526; 95% CI: 1.012~2.302) ”, “dissatisfied with their physical appearance (AOR = 1.514; 95% CI: 1.010~2.271) ”, “medical providers provide information on sexual health (AOR = 4.459; 95% CI: 2.044~9.730) ”, “used sexual health aids (AOR = 1.514; 95% CI: 1.010~2.271) ” were significantly associated with sexual dissatisfaction. We also identified that the sexual demands of the partner led to increased sexual dissatisfaction among the survivors. ConclusionsMost Chinese breast cancer survivors were sexually inactive. Patients’ sexual knowledge related to their disease was the great barrier to sexual activity. Improving psychological problems associated with sexual activity and providing professional sexual health resources in hospitals can effectively improve sexual satisfaction among survivors. In addition, the impact of the partner's proactive needs on sexual satisfaction also needs to be considered when developing couples' therapy together.

Unraveling the Determinants of Fear of Crime Among Men and Women in Istanbul: Examining the Impact of Perceived Risk and Fear of Sexual Assault

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (9) ◽  
pp. 993-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mine Özaşçılar ◽  
Neylan Ziyalar
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Aggravated Assault ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Shadow Of Sexual Assault

Studies have examined university students’ fear of crime focusing on the relationship between the fear of sexual assault and fear of other crimes, termed the shadow of sexual assault hypothesis; however, no study to date has examined the shadow thesis in a Turkish context. Drawing on the shadow thesis, using a sample of 723 university students in Istanbul, this study focuses on the effect of fear of sexual assault and perceived risk of crime to general fear of crime among university students in Istanbul. Also, the predictors of fear of crime are explored to examine the relationship between lifestyle characteristics, constrained behaviors, and fear. The findings of the study supported the shadow thesis, indicating that fear of sexual assault shaped the nonsexual crimes, especially crimes involving face-to-face confrontations between the victim and offender. Furthermore, lifestyle characteristics are correlated with the men’s fear of nonsexual crimes, particularly fear of robbery, aggravated assault, and burglary home.

scholarly journals Web-Based Activity Within a Sexual Health Economy: Observational Study (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katy ME Turner ◽  
Adam K Zienkiewicz ◽  
Jonathan Syred ◽  
Katharine J Looker ◽  
Joia de Sa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Total Activity ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Sti Testing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Web

BACKGROUND Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is important to maintain sexual health. Self-sampling kits ordered online and delivered in the post may increase access, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. Sexual health economies may target limited resources more effectively by signposting users toward Web-based or face-to-face services according to clinical need. OBJECTIVE The aim of this paper was to investigate the impact of two interventions on testing activity across a whole sexual health economy: (1) the introduction of open access Web-based STI testing services and (2) a clinic policy of triage and signpost online where users without symptoms who attended clinics for STI testing were supported to access the Web-based service instead. METHODS Data on attendances at all specialist public sexual health providers in an inner-London area were collated into a single database. Each record included information on user demographics, service type accessed, and clinical activity provided, including test results. Clinical activity was categorized as a simple STI test (could be done in a clinic or online), a complex visit (requiring face-to-face consultation), or other. RESULTS Introduction of Web-based services increased total testing activity across the whole sexual health economy by 18.47% (from 36,373 to 43,091 in the same 6-month period—2014-2015 and 2015-2016), suggesting unmet need for testing in the area. Triage and signposting shifted activity out of the clinic onto the Web-based service, with simple STI testing in the clinic decreasing from 16.90% (920/5443) to 12.25% (511/4172) of total activity, P<.001, and complex activity in the clinic increasing from 69.15% (3764/5443) to 74.86% (3123/4172) of total activity, P<.001. This intervention created a new population of online users with different demographic and clinical profiles from those who use Web-based services spontaneously. Some triage and signposted users (29.62%, 375/1266) did not complete the Web-based testing process, suggesting the potential for missed diagnoses. CONCLUSIONS This evaluation shows that users can effectively be transitioned from face-to-face to Web-based services and that this introduces a new population to Web-based service use and changes the focus of clinic-based activity. Further development is underway to optimize the triage and signposting process to support test completion.

The Impact of Sexual Trauma on the Sexual Health of Women Veterans: A Comprehensive Review

2019 ◽  
pp. 152483801987091 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carey S. Pulverman ◽  
Suzannah K. Creech
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Women Veterans ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Civilian Women ◽  
The Impact

Sexual trauma, particularly childhood sexual trauma, is a potent risk factor for sexual health difficulties among civilian women. Women veterans report elevated rates of sexual trauma compared to their civilian peers, including sexual trauma during military service, perhaps making women veterans even more vulnerable to sexual health difficulties. A comprehensive review of the peer-reviewed literature on the relationship between sexual trauma and sexual health in women veterans was conducted. Inclusion criteria were measurement of sexual trauma and sexual health (i.e., sexual function or sexual satisfaction), a U.S. veteran sample including women veterans, and written in English. This process identified 18 articles. Results indicated that similar to the pattern observed among civilian women, sexual trauma was associated with an increased risk of sexual dysfunction and low sexual satisfaction among women veterans. Sexual pain was the most common sexual dysfunction among women veterans. Comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder and depression were identified as correlates of sexual dysfunction. Gaps in the literature included limited use of validated measures of sexual health and inconsistencies in the assessment of sexual trauma history. Future research is needed on the interrelationships between sexual trauma, sexual health, and mental health to inform treatment recommendations for improving sexual health among women veterans.

scholarly journals Impact of anti-hypertensive therapy in the sexual health of men and women: an analysis from the SPRINT trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Pedro Ferreira ◽  
Michael Böhm ◽  
Patrick Rossignol ◽  
Faiez Zannad
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Intensive Therapy ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Random Effects Models ◽  
Therapy Strategy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background Pharmacologic anti-hypertensive (HT) treatment reduces cardiovascular risk. However, many patients are non-adherent due to perceived or real concern about sexual-related side-effects. Objectives In a subset of the SPRINT (a randomized trial of intensive versus standard blood-pressure control) trial, we sought to investigate the impact of anti-HT treatment on sexual activities of men and women over time, and whether this impact varied with a more or less intensive anti-HT therapy. Methods Random-effects models for panel/longitudinal data. Results Among the 1268 men and 613 women included in this sub-study, 862 (68%) men and 178 (29%) women declared to be engaged in sexual activity of any kind. Compared with women and men not engaged in sexual activity, those engaged were younger (64 vs. 69yr for women and 65 vs. 75yr for men). Women had an overall low satisfaction with their sexual life but their sexual health was not affected by anti-HT therapy over time nor modified by an intensive treatment. Men’s erections were slightly deteriorated over time (-0.1 to -0.2 points on a scale of 1 (worse) to 5 (best); p&lt;0.05), but were not aggravated by intensive anti-HT therapy (p&gt;0.05 for all). Conclusions Self-declared women`s sexual health was not affected by an intensive anti-HT therapy. Men, reported a slight deterioration in the quality of their erections, irrespective of standard or intensive therapy. These findings may help reassuring patients about the sexual safety of intensive anti-HT therapy, therefore, potentially improving adherence to intensive therapy strategy.

scholarly journals The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Sexual Attitudes, Sexual Assertiveness, and Sexual Functioning in Men and Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 594
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Sierra ◽  
Ana I. Arcos-Romero ◽  
Ana Álvarez-Muelas ◽  
Oscar Cervilla
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Sexual Assertiveness ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Impact

Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm. The association between psychosexual (sexual assertiveness, erotophilia, and attitude towards sexual fantasies) and sexual function (sexual desire, sexual excitation, erection, orgasm capacity, and sexual satisfaction), and the experience of physical and non-physical IPV was assessed. Methods: Data from 3394 (1766 women, 1628 men) heterosexual adults completed the Spanish version of the Index of Spouse Abuse, scales measuring psychosexual and sexual function, and demographic characteristics were collected. Results: For men, poorer sexual health was associated with an experience of physical abuse (F = 4.41, p < 0.001) and non-physical abuse (F = 4.35, p < 0.001). For women, poorer sexual health was associated with physical abuse (F = 13.38, p < 0.001) and non-physical abuse (F = 7.83, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The experience of physical or non-physical abuse has a negative association with psychosexual and sexual functioning in both men and women.

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