My (Un)Sexy World: A Mixed-Methods Study.

IF 2.1 3区 心理学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1080/0092623X.2025.2449875
Vesile Koçak, Hamide Aygör
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Abstract

Sexual dysfunction is frequent problem among women during the postpartum period, which is a sensitive period of life. Body image and genital self-image, which is an aspect of body image, are significant issues. Women with a heightened focus on their physical appearance and negative body image are at an increased risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction linked to their body image. The aim of this research was to examine the relationships among sexual dysfunction, genital self-image, and body perception during sexual intercourse in the postpartum period and to explore the causes of sexual dysfunction. To accomplish these aims, a consecutive, mixed-methods study was performed, consisting of a survey (N = 379) and follow-up interviews (n = 24) with women up to 1 year postpartum in Turkey. Having a vaginal birth, being multipara, and desiring genital plastic surgery are associated with a negative genital self-image and sexual dysfunction in women postpartum. Negative genital self-image was also found to be associated with sexual dysfunction. When examined in-depth, complications during birth and the postpartum period (e.g., perineal trauma, episiotomy, lacerations, stitches), combined with preexisting problems, contributed to sexual dysfunction in women postpartum. The postpartum period is often a very sensitive time, during which women's lives may change completely. Birth complications that may affect their sexual lives and women's perceptions about their genital organs may be related to sexual dysfunction. Genital self-image needs to be addressed when providing postpartum care.

我的(非)性感世界:一项混合方法研究。
产后是女性生命的敏感期,性功能障碍是女性的常见病。身体形象和生殖器自我形象是身体形象的一个方面,是一个重要的问题。高度关注自己的外表和消极的身体形象的女性经历与他们的身体形象相关的性功能障碍的风险更高。本研究旨在探讨产后性交过程中性功能障碍、生殖器自我形象和身体感知三者之间的关系,并探讨性功能障碍的成因。为了实现这些目标,进行了一项连续的混合方法研究,包括对土耳其产后1年的妇女进行调查(N = 379)和随访访谈(N = 24)。阴道分娩、多胞胎和渴望生殖器整形手术与女性产后负面的生殖器自我形象和性功能障碍有关。消极的生殖器自我形象也被发现与性功能障碍有关。当深入检查时,分娩和产后期间的并发症(如会阴创伤、会阴切开术、撕裂、缝合),加上先前存在的问题,导致产后妇女性功能障碍。产后往往是一个非常敏感的时期,在此期间,女性的生活可能会完全改变。生育并发症可能会影响她们的性生活和女性对生殖器官的认知,这可能与性功能障碍有关。在提供产后护理时,需要解决生殖器自我形象问题。
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CiteScore
4.70
自引率
12.00%
发文量
107
期刊介绍: The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy is one of the top independent journals in the field. Under the prestigious leadership of R. Taylor Seagraves, M.D. - one of the world" foremost experts in sex and marital therapy -- JSMT is an active and contemporary forum reflecting the most viable developments emanating from the U.S. and abroad. JSMT continues to break new ground with innovative research and clinical writing, and the editor is committed to showcasing the most far-reaching traditional and contemporary thinking from all sources. You will read about therapeutic techniques, outcome, special clinical and medical problems, and the theoretical parameters of sexual functioning, and marital relationships.
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