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Association Between Self-Perceived Mate Value and Self-Esteem: A Meta-Analysis. 自我感知伴侣价值与自尊关系的元分析。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-04-29 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2660092

Sreedevi J, Jeshmeen Deb Barman, Saurabh Maheshwari

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Sexual Dysfunction in Individuals with Paraphilic Interests: Findings from a Large Matched Cross-Sectional Study. 性反常兴趣个体的性功能障碍：来自一项大型匹配横断面研究的结果。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-04-10 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2648621

Dávid Pócs, Csaba Erdős, Ádám Tőtös, Jezdancher Watti, Gergely Tari, Oguz Kelemem

{"title":"Sexual Dysfunction in Individuals with Paraphilic Interests: Findings from a Large Matched Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Dávid Pócs, Csaba Erdős, Ádám Tőtös, Jezdancher Watti, Gergely Tari, Oguz Kelemem","doi":"10.1080/0092623X.2026.2648621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2026.2648621","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Paraphilic interests are common in nonclinical populations, yet their relationship with sexual dysfunction remains underresearched. Understanding this association may support clinical assessment and treatment planning in sexual health settings.Aim: To examine the associations between paraphilic interests/disorders and DSM-5 sexual dysfunctions in a large nonclinical adult sample, using sociodemographic matching.Methods: An online survey of 8,282 participants (aged 18-35) classified individuals into paraphilic disorder, paraphilic interest, and control groups based on DSM-5 criteria. A 1:1 manual sociodemographic matching procedure was applied. Sexual dysfunctions were assessed according to DSM-5 criteria A-C.Results: Compared with matched controls, paraphilic interests were associated with higher rates of erectile dysfunction (OR = 3.10), premature ejaculation (OR = 1.60), and female orgasmic disorder (OR = 1.59) (all p < .05). Paraphilic disorders showed even higher likelihoods of erectile dysfunction (OR = 4.47), premature ejaculation (OR = 4.47), male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and female sexual interest/arousal disorder (all p < .05). These associations were independent of sociodemographic factors.Clinical implications: Screening for sexual dysfunction may be warranted when paraphilic interests or related distress are disclosed in clinical contexts. Awareness of potential comorbidities may support earlier recognition.Conclusion: Paraphilic interests and disorders were significantly associated with multiple sexual dysfunctions in a nonclinical population. These findings highlight clinically relevant comorbid patterns.","PeriodicalId":17171,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147645724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Gum Chewing Therapy vs. Biofeedback for Lifelong Premature Ejaculation: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study. 口香糖咀嚼疗法与生物反馈治疗终身早泄：一项前瞻性随机比较研究。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-04-08 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2649514

Hüseyin Koçakgöl, Abdullah Turan, Enes Alemdar, Emre Şam, Mehmet Sefa Altay, Muhittin Atar, İbrahim Karabulut

{"title":"Gum Chewing Therapy vs. Biofeedback for Lifelong Premature Ejaculation: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study.","authors":"Hüseyin Koçakgöl, Abdullah Turan, Enes Alemdar, Emre Şam, Mehmet Sefa Altay, Muhittin Atar, İbrahim Karabulut","doi":"10.1080/0092623X.2026.2649514","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2026.2649514","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of gum-chewing therapy (GCT) and biofeedback therapy (BFT) in patients with lifelong premature ejaculation (LPE). Between April and October 2025, 84 patients presenting to the urology outpatient clinic were evaluated. Inclusion criteria were a Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT) score >11 and an intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) <60 seconds. After exclusions, 75 patients were randomly assigned to the GCT (n = 39) or BFT group (n = 36). Patients in the GCT group performed rhythmic gum chewing starting 20 minutes before intercourse and continuing until ejaculation, while patients in the BFT group were evaluated after completing therapy sessions. IELT and PEDT scores were assessed at 1 and 3 months. Data from 61 patients (GCT:33, BFT:28) who completed the study were analyzed. The groups were comparable in age and baseline IELT and PEDT scores. Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in IELT and PEDT outcomes at follow-up (p < 0.001). Although numerical improvements were greater in the GCT group, intergroup differences were not statistically significant. Gum-chewing therapy may represent a simple, discreet, low-cost, non-pharmacological treatment option for LPE.","PeriodicalId":17171,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147639232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Spousal Support and Loneliness Among Chinese Shidu Parents: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model of Marital Quality. 中国失独父母的配偶支持与孤独感：婚姻质量的行动者-伴侣相互依赖中介模型。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-04-07 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2654546

Yue Li, Wenchao Wang, Chao Song

{"title":"Spousal Support and Loneliness Among Chinese Shidu Parents: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model of Marital Quality.","authors":"Yue Li, Wenchao Wang, Chao Song","doi":"10.1080/0092623X.2026.2654546","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2026.2654546","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the mediating role of marital quality between perceived spousal support and loneliness among Chinese shidu parents (bereaved parents who have lost their only child), using 150 married couples (Mage = 61.48 years, SD = 7.08) as the unit of analysis. Participants completed measures of perceived spousal support, marital quality, and loneliness. Applying the actor-partner interdependence mediation model (APIMeM), we found that for both husbands and wives, their own perceived spousal support positively predicted their own marital quality, which in turn negatively predicted their own loneliness, with marital quality fully mediating these actor effects. Regarding the partner indirect effects, the pathway from husbands' perceived spousal support to wives' loneliness was mediated by wives' marital quality, while the reverse partner indirect effect (wives' perceived support → husbands' marital quality → husbands' loneliness) was non-significant. The findings underscore the importance of spousal support and marital quality in alleviating loneliness among bereaved parents in China, while also revealing a gendered dynamic in how perceived support transmits across partners.","PeriodicalId":17171,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147628007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Moral Views on Pornography and Pornography Use: It Might Be Complicated. 关于色情和色情使用的道德观点：可能很复杂。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2642873

Paul J Wright, Debby Herbenick

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Clinical Models in Transition: Evolving Paradigms in Youth Gender Care. 转型中的临床模式：青年性别关怀的演变范式。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-03-31 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2651856

Anastassis Spiliadis

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The State of Sexual Health in United States of America in 2024: Results from the World Health Organization's Sexual Health Survey (SHAPE). 2024年美国性健康状况：世界卫生组织性健康调查（SHAPE）的结果。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2646636

Jessie V Ford, Eli Coleman, Leonor de Oliveira, Ryan L Rahm-Knigge, Kristen P Mark

{"title":"The State of Sexual Health in United States of America in 2024: Results from the World Health Organization's Sexual Health Survey (SHAPE).","authors":"Jessie V Ford, Eli Coleman, Leonor de Oliveira, Ryan L Rahm-Knigge, Kristen P Mark","doi":"10.1080/0092623X.2026.2646636","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0092623X.2026.2646636","url":null,"abstract":"A cross-sectional online survey conducted in July 2024 assessed sexual health in the U.S. using the World Health Organization's Sexual Health Assessment of Practices and Experiences (SHAPE) questionnaire. The study included 2555 adults aged 18-94 years, recruited through Prodege's opt-in research panel to reflect U.S. demographic diversity. Measures captured sexual knowledge, communication, attitudes, behaviors, use of sexual health services, and adverse outcomes, aligned with four sexual health framework objectives. Results showed high sexual wantedness (89%) and pleasure (87%) during the most recent sexual encounter but moderate overall satisfaction (56%). Gender differences emerged: women and gender-diverse participants reported lower pleasure, higher sexual violence exposure, and reduced safety in public spaces compared to men. Testing for HIV and other STIs was suboptimal, with 50% and 47% of participants never tested, respectively. Adverse outcomes included self-reported unintended pregnancy (40%), adolescent pregnancy (19%), and HIV prevalence of 3%. Sexual health communication was more common with partners (49%) than healthcare providers (31%). These findings reveal persistent inequities and limited progress toward equitable sexual health in the U.S. Strengthened national strategies, comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education, expanded access to competent and inclusive care, and improved surveillance are urgently needed to advance sexual health for all populations.","PeriodicalId":17171,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13120712/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147574743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sexual Distress Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in a Regional Sample from Türkiye: The Role of Violence Exposure and Psychological Well-Being. 台湾地区已婚育龄妇女的性困扰：暴力暴露与心理健康的作用。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-03-27 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2646631

Rabia Atilla, Nazlı Baltaci, Ayşe Metin

{"title":"Sexual Distress Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in a Regional Sample from Türkiye: The Role of Violence Exposure and Psychological Well-Being.","authors":"Rabia Atilla, Nazlı Baltaci, Ayşe Metin","doi":"10.1080/0092623X.2026.2646631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2026.2646631","url":null,"abstract":"This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the effects of exposure to violence and psychological well-being on sexual distress in married women of reproductive age. The study sample consisted of 423 women from a sample recruited among hospital patients aged 18-45. Data were collected using the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R) and the Psychological Wellbeing Scale (PWBS). Women who were exposed to insults, humiliations, or degrading behaviors, as well as kicking, slapping, beating, or being hit by their husbands, who were prevented from working or put in financial difficulties, who were forced into sexual intercourse, and who were afraid of their husbands had higher levels of sexual distress (p < 0.01). The results imply that 9.7% of the women had sexual distress; the mean FSDS-R score was 3.26 ± 5.48, and the mean PWBS score was 44.44 ± 11.72. For 17.3% of women's sexual distress scores, the variables of forced sexual intercourse, insults, humiliation, or degrading behavior, age, marital satisfaction, and willingness to marry were found to be significant predictors (p < 0.001). The results reveal a correlation between women's exposure to sexual and emotional violence and sexual distress.","PeriodicalId":17171,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147530164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Mediating Role of Sexual Assertiveness in the Relationship Between Sexual Mindfulness and Relational Quality in Married Iranian Women. 伊朗已婚妇女性自信在性正念与关系质量关系中的中介作用。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-03-26 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2636277

Hadis Babaei, Azadeh Taheri, Zahra Sadat Pour Seyyed Aghaei

{"title":"The Mediating Role of Sexual Assertiveness in the Relationship Between Sexual Mindfulness and Relational Quality in Married Iranian Women.","authors":"Hadis Babaei, Azadeh Taheri, Zahra Sadat Pour Seyyed Aghaei","doi":"10.1080/0092623X.2026.2636277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2026.2636277","url":null,"abstract":"Mindfulness during sexual activity has demonstrated several beneficial effects on both sexual and relational experiences. However, little is known about the mechanisms through which sexual mindfulness enhances an individual's experience. This study investigated the role of sexual assertiveness as a mediator in the relationship between sexual mindfulness and relational quality among a sample of Iranian women. Using a multi-stage cluster sampling method, the questionnaires were completed by 307 women aged between 20 and 45 years. The results indicated significant positive associations between sexual mindfulness and relational quality, sexual mindfulness and sexual assertiveness, and sexual assertiveness and relational quality. Beyond the direct model, a reduced path coefficient in the mediation model showed that sexual assertiveness partially mediates the relationship between sexual mindfulness and relational quality. Thus, these findings may help identify a pathway, namely, sexual assertiveness, through which sexual mindfulness operates. This study provides psychologists and counselors with evidence that both sexual mindfulness and sexual assertiveness are positive skills likely to enhance the quality of their clients' relationships.","PeriodicalId":17171,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147513106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Inclusive Sexual Function Index (ISFI): Adaptation and Validation in a Sample Diverse Across Racial/Ethnic, Sexual, and Gender Identities. 包容性性功能指数（ISFI）：在不同种族/民族、性和性别认同的样本中的适应和验证。

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Pub Date : 2026-03-17 DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2026.2642874

Katherine G Spencer, Jennifer A Vencill, Kristen P Mark, Abby Girard, Katherine M Arenella, G Nic Rider

{"title":"The Inclusive Sexual Function Index (ISFI): Adaptation and Validation in a Sample Diverse Across Racial/Ethnic, Sexual, and Gender Identities.","authors":"Katherine G Spencer, Jennifer A Vencill, Kristen P Mark, Abby Girard, Katherine M Arenella, G Nic Rider","doi":"10.1080/0092623X.2026.2642874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2026.2642874","url":null,"abstract":"Sexual function is crucially important to overall health, including for people of all racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender identities. As such, measurement scales for sexual function that include multiple marginalized communities need to be developed and evaluated. This study aimed to adapt the Female Sexual Function Index to enhance its relevance and applicability with more diverse populations. The resulting Inclusive Sexual Function Index (ISFI) was then validated with a racially diverse LGBTQIA+ sample. Participants (N = 1,947) who identified as having one or a combination of marginalized identities (specifically, racial/ethnic, gender, and/or sexual identities) were recruited using Prolific. Internal consistency, convergent validity, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) were assessed. Reliability and validity for an 18-item ISFI were established. EFA indicated a five-factor solution with subscales in sexual interest, physical arousal, orgasm, sexual satisfaction, and pain/discomfort. Valid scales that are inclusive of diverse racial/ethnic, gender, and sexual identities allow for more accurate assessment and treatment of sexual health concerns. The ISFI is an inclusive and psychometrically sound tool to assess core dimensions of sexual function in both clinical and research contexts.","PeriodicalId":17171,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147468427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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