scholarly journals Online erotica usage as a mediator between internet addiction and engagement in risky online sexual behaviors

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Drouin ◽  
Daniel A. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Online Chat ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Internet Chat ◽  
Sexually Explicit ◽  
Internet Sex ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, we examined the links between Internet addiction, engagement in online erotica (including pornography usage and usage of sex-based Internet chat sites), and engagement in risky online sexual behaviors, in this case, sending sexually-explicit pictures to those known only online (i.e., sexting) and expecting to engage in offline sex with those known only online. In our sample of 276 U.S. adults, men engaged in most of these online sexual activities significantly more than women, but women were just as likely as men to send sexually-explicit pictures to online chat partners, and they were also just as likely as men to demonstrate signs of internet addiction. More importantly, using pornography and sex site usage were sequential mediators in the relationship between Internet addiction and engagement in risky online sexual activities. Moreover, whereas pornography viewing alone was not a predictor of risky online sexual activities, when the behavior escalated to engaging in Internet sex chat sites it did predict engagement in sexting or expectations of offline sex with those known only online. Based on these findings, we suggest that although these behaviors might be considered under one umbrella of online sexual activity, it might be useful from an intervention and treatment standpoint to target specific online sexual activities (e.g., sex site usage).

Policies on Consensual Sexual Activity in State Prisons

2020 ◽  
pp. 088740342092409
Author(s):  
Sarah Gross ◽  
Ben Stickle
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
State Prisons ◽  
Prison Systems ◽  
Research And Policy

During times of imprisonment, inmates have limited opportunities to relieve sexual urges. Nearly all sexual behaviors (e.g., coerced, consensual, masturbation) are restricted or outright banned in most prison systems. The restriction on sexual behavior is implemented, in part, to maintain control and limit possible violence. However, the policies set forth by prisons restricting sexual behavior do not remove sexual urges and, by some estimates, between 2% and 60% of inmates engage in consensual sexual activities during incarceration. This study explores 51 Department of Correction (DOC) policies on sexual behavior in prisons and examines how DOCs define and punish consensual sexual activity. Findings indicate that most DOCs have policies, which do not differentiate between consensual and nonconsensual behaviors and allow for the punishment of consensual and nonconsensual sexual activity with the same penalties. These findings are evaluated considering current research, and policy implications are discussed.

scholarly journals La frecuencia de las actividades sexuales como variable mediadora de la satisfacción sexual en mujeres jóvenes. (Frequency of sexual activities as a mediator of sexual satisfaction among young women.)

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelaida Irene Ogallar Blanco ◽  
Débora Godoy Izquierdo ◽  
Mª Luisa Vázquez Pérez ◽  
Juan Francisco Godoy García
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cognitive Predictors ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Probable Effect ◽  
The Relationship

<p>The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship among several social-cognitive predictors of sexual behavior (beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and values), sexual behaviors, the frequency of sexual activities and different dimensions of sexual satisfaction (individual/with the partner and current/desired). A mixed-method study was conducted. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview specially designed for this study, which was administered to 14 to 20 years old young women. Correlation analyses revealed that the expected direct associations between the explored social-cognitive predictors, sexual behavior and sexual satisfaction were not established, so we examined possible indirect effects. The results of the mediational model that better fitted the data indicated that sexual behavior is related with (current) sexual satisfaction, not only directly but also indirectly, through the frequency of sexual activities in a (probable) effect of partial mediation. These findings have interesting applications in terms of sexual education and sexual health promotion among young women.</p>

scholarly journals Examining the Relationship between Gender Contentedness and Sex-Related Experiences among Taiwanese Youth

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10635
Author(s):  
Chia-Yi Liu ◽  
Jen-Hao Kuo ◽  
Ting-Hsuan Lee ◽  
Carol Strong ◽  
Meng-Che Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Sexually Explicit Media ◽  
Sexually Explicit ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Shed Light

Little is known about how gender contentedness is related to sex-related experiences among Taiwanese adolescents. Secondary analysis of data (n = 2624, Mage = 13.3 ± 0.47 years and 51% males) on a longitudinal youth cohort was used to track the evolving development of sex-related experiences such as exposure to sexually explicit media, romantic experiences, and sexual behaviors. Hierarchical multinomial logistic regression analyses were applied to study the effects of gender contentedness on sex-related outcome variables. The results showed that nearly 10% of the subjects were not contented with their gender. As compared to peers, gender-discontented adolescents had a higher likelihood of exposures to sexually explicit media (odds ratio [OR]. = 1.70, 95% confidence interval [CI]. = 1.18–2.46) and risky sex behaviors (OR = 2.22, 95% CI = 1.03–4.81). These results shed light on the impact of self-perceived gender contentedness on sex-related experiences in Taiwanese adolescents. Our findings are helpful for the development of practical guidance on sexual health issues, particularly for those who are discontented with their gender.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BOREDOM PRONENESS AND SOLITARY SEXUAL BEHAVIORS IN ADULTS

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamel Gana ◽  
Raphael Trouillet ◽  
Bettina Martin ◽  
Leatitia Toffart
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Boredom Proneness ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between boredom proneness and some solitary sexual activities among adults such as masturbating and viewing pornographic films. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that sexual unsatisfaction and boredom proneness were significant predictors of people's engaging in such activities, and the analysis of variance revealed that highly boredom-prone individuals were more likely to engage in such solitary sexual practices than were lower boredom-prone individuals.

scholarly journals The Effects of Morphine Dependence and Detoxification with Methadone and Buprenorphine on Sexual Behavior and Sex Hormones

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Moinaddini ◽  
Tahereh Haghpanah ◽  
Mohsen Abedini Esfahlani ◽  
Maryam Amirinejad ◽  
Seyed Noureddin Nematollahi-Mahani
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sex Hormones ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Opiate Dependence ◽  
Morphine Dependence ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Ejaculation Latency ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
The Impact

Background: Opiate dependence, a great worldwide obstacle, is regularly treated by detoxification via opioid agonists and antagonist administration. However, different effects and severity of detoxification on the male reproductive system have not been evaluated so far. Objectives: Thus, the present study intended to investigate the impact of morphine dependence and detoxification with methadone and/or buprenorphine on sexual behavior and sex hormones in an animal model of opiate dependence. Materials and Methods: sixty-six adult male mice were randomly allocated into six groups of control (ctl40), morphine-dependent (Mrph40) (which received morphine for 40 days), another control (Ctrl80), morphine-dependent (Mrph80) (which received morphine for 80 days), methadone (Mtdn) detoxified, and buprenorphine (Bprn) detoxified groups (n = 11). Different aspects of sexual activities and Sex hormones were assessed at the end of the treatment period. Data were analyzed by ANOVA test and chi-squared test using SPSS version 16 software for Windows. Results: Testosterone level significantly decreased in all treated groups compared with its level in the Ctl40 group. Detoxification with buprenorphine was reduced following 80 days of treatment, the level of testosterone significantly reduced in all treated groups compared to its level in the Ctrl80 group. The highest and lowest levels of FSH were observed in the Bprn group and in the Mrph40 group, respectively, even lower than that of the Mrph80 and Mtdn groups. Either of the treatments has decreased the level of LH when compared with its level in the controls. Various sexual behaviors were differently disturbed in the treated groups. Duration of sexual activity, Mount frequency, ejaculation latency, and sexual activity duration was higher in the Bprn group than the Mtdn group, but the rate of pregnancy was much higher in the Mtdn group. Conclusions: Either Short or long-term dependence on morphine affects the sex hormones and activities. Following detoxification with methadone and/or buprenorphine, various aspects of sexual behaviors were differently altered, which could alert clinicians in detoxification programs.

Attitudes of Heterosexual Students toward Homosexual Behavior

1982 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 673-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Young ◽  
Jean Whertvine
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Homosexual Behavior ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Male Heterosexual ◽  
The Relationship

137 female and 53 male heterosexual college students enrolled in a required freshman level course were surveyed to determine their attitudes toward homosexual behavior. Generally negative attitudes were expressed. Less negative attitudes were expressed by females and those expressing liberal attitudes toward other sexual behaviors. Participation in selected sexual activities and class in school were also significant correlates of attitudes toward homosexual behavior but the direction of the relationship is not clear.

Digital Technologies and Sex

2020 ◽  
pp. 240-250
Author(s):  
Shane W. Kraus ◽  
Marc N. Potenza
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Casual Sex ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Pornography Use ◽  
Adolescents And Adults

The Internet has revolutionized the way in which we consume and participate in sexual activities. Digital technologies are shaping the ways in which people interact with one another romantically and sexually. This chapter reviews some of the ways in which digital technologies are potentially shaping sexual behaviors, especially those of adolescents and young adults. Evidence suggests that technologies are facilitating increasingly more sexual activities among young people and adults, yet our understanding of these remains incomplete. The Internet has made pornography highly accessible to most individuals around the world, but the effects of frequent pornography use on individuals’ sexual beliefs and practices remain largely unknown. Sexting is also common among adolescents and adults, with some initial evidence finding that sexting was a partial mediator between problematic alcohol use and sexual hookups. More work on sexting behaviors is needed, particularly among vulnerable populations or groups at risk for exploitation. The wide use of smartphone applications designed to help users find casual sex partners are becoming more common, mirroring the increasing acceptability of having relationally uncommitted sex among young adults. More research is needed to investigate the influences of digital technologies on shaping the sexual practices of adolescents and emerging adults who may be spending increasingly more time online. Furthermore, more research is needed to examine both the potential benefits and risks associated with digital technologies that may facilitate sexual behaviors.

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