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{"title":"Men's Perceptions of Female Genitals.","authors":"E Sandra Byers, Miranda C Fudge","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2424887","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2424887","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Little is known about the attitudes toward female genitals of men who are attracted to women. This is an important omission because these attitudes may influence men's own sexual experiences; they may also influence the genital self-image of their female partners if these views are knowingly or unknowingly communicated. Therefore, we examined men's views of women's genitals both globally and with respect to specific aspects.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Participants were 212 self-identified men who completed an online survey that included scales assessing the men's views of female genitals, perceptions of women's satisfaction with their own genitals, sexual experience, and genital feedback provided to female partners. All were attracted to and had sexual experience with women.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On average the men's attitudes toward female genitals were moderately positive, although they ranged from negative to very positive. The men did not rate any of 24 listed specific female genital aspects as extremely important to them. The men believed that the majority of women feel positively about their own genitals. However, a comparison with published data collected from women revealed that men's estimates of the percentage of women who are satisfied with their genitals were lower than the percentage of women who actually report that they are satisfied with their genitals. This discrepancy was particularly large with respect to genital appearance. A path analysis revealed that men with more positive attitudes toward female genitals reported having more lifetime sexual partners and providing more frequent positive genital feedback and less frequent negative genital feedback to partners.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results suggest that although men generally have moderately positive attitudes toward female genitals, there is considerable variability among men ranging from negative to very positive. The study also provided some evidence that men's views of female genitals may adversely affect both the men themselves and their female partners.</p>","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"37 1","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11810076/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143400212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations Between Gender and Sexuality Characteristics of Cisgender Bisexual Women and Risk of Sexual Assault.","authors":"Jessie V Ford, Ruth Shefner, Jillian R Scheer, Amanda Sheehan, Tonda L Hughes","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2420050","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2420050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Research consistently documents disproportionately high rates of sexual assault among bisexual women, one of the fastest growing sexual minority demographic groups in the United States. This study seeks to better understand how bisexual women's position as both women and sexual minority people may heighten their risk for sexual assault.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using data from 165 bisexual women in the Chicago Health and Life Experience of Women (CHLEW) study, we examine associations between the gender and sexuality characteristics of self-identifying cisgender bisexual women and sexual assault.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found that the risk of experiencing sexual assault, including rape, is associated with past experiences of bi-stigma, earlier age of recognizing bisexual identity, gender discrimination, and a less masculine gender presentation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings suggest that bisexual women are targeted in specific overlapping sexist, bi-phobic and stereotypical ways that may leave them particularly vulnerable to sexual assault. This study highlights the need for more research that investigates how bisexual women's high rates of sexual assault are shaped by oppressive systems and social forces related to their gender and sexuality.</p>","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"37 1","pages":"69-80"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11810089/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143399364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Cartoons, Comics, and Animation-Based Sexual Health Promotion and Education Interventions: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Wahiba Abu-Ras, Leena Babiker Idris, Basil H Aboul-Enein","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2421882","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2421882","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Sexual health education is crucial for promoting healthy sexual behaviors among people of all ages. Interventions involving cartoons, comics, and animations have emerged as effective tools due to their engaging and accessible nature. This scoping review explores the effectiveness of these interventions across different time frames and age groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using the PICOS framework and PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews, a review was conducted across 14 databases to include relevant studies published between 2000 and 31 May 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analyzing 51 intervention studies meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria revealed varied outcomes in interventions that highlight a significant shift in focus from developing educational tools and empowering youth in the earlier period (2000-2010) to implementing advanced technology-based cartoons, comics, and animations interventions and addressing diverse populations in the later period (2011-2024). The results of these studies were predominantly positive, with many reporting significant improvements in knowledge, behaviors, and engagement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While many studies report positive outcomes, further investigation is needed into the long-term impact of digital-based cartoons, comics, and animation interventions on behavior change and health outcomes. Research should also explore the effectiveness of these tools in different cultural and socioeconomic contexts to ensure their broad applicability. Ongoing research and iterative development are warranted to ensure that these interventions continue to evolve and meet the changing needs of users in an increasingly digital world across diverse populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"37 2","pages":"221-239"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091912/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies on Sexual Function, Sexual Distress, and Depression in Women: A Meta-Analysis Study.","authors":"Ayşe Çuvadar, Handan Özcan","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2414064","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2414064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective:</i> This study was carried out to determine the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapies adapted for sexual function concerns on women's sexual function, sexual distress, and depression levels. <i>Methods:</i> For this meta-analysis study, a review was conducted by screening studies published in the last 10 years on PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and YÖK National Thesis Center databases from February to May 2024. After this initial review, 11 studies were included in this study. Considering the study design, quality assessment tools developed by JBI were used to evaluate the risk of bias. CMA version 2 was used for data synthesis. Data were synthesized using meta-analysis and narrative synthesis methods. <i>Results:</i> In this meta-analysis, mindfulness-based cognitive therapies were found to be effective in improving sexual function in women, and a high level of heterogeneity was detected among studies (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.461, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.163 to 0.760; <i>Z</i> = 3.027, <i>p</i> = .002, I² = 79.083). Additionally, it was also determined that mindfulness-based cognitive therapies were effective in reducing sexual distress in women (SMD = -0.352, 95% CI = -0.638 to -0.066; <i>Z</i>= -2.412, <i>p</i> = .016, I² = 78.377). Finally, mindfulness-based cognitive therapies were also determined to be effective in reducing symptoms of depression in women (SMD = -0.217, 95% CI = -0.420 to -0.015; <i>Z</i>= -2.101, <i>p</i> = .036, I² = 27.688). <i>Conclusions:</i> Mindfulness-based cognitive therapies were found to be effective in decreasing women's sexual dysfunction and reducing levels of sexual distress and depression.</p>","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"37 1","pages":"46-59"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11810080/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143400220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Education Policy in Schools in Asia and Africa: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Rhea Khosla, Victoria Tzortziou Brown","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2409129","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2409129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This review aimed to map and synthesize existing literature on sex and reproductive education policy implementation in primary and secondary schools in Asia and Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Database searches yielded 24 relevant articles, which underwent thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most studies were conducted in Africa and looked at barriers to implementation. Studies assessing implementation showed it was incomprehensive. Barriers were: policy/curriculum issues, societal opinions, teaching discomfort, lack of educator training, and lack of sufficient economical support.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on the limited evidence, a cultural shift to reduce stigma seems necessary, alongside teacher and student involvement in policy formulation and implementation monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"37 2","pages":"166-184"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12128660/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144209870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Positive and Negative Metacognitions About Sex in the Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Problematic Consumption of Pornography. A Mediation Model.","authors":"Tudor-Daniel Huțul, Adina Karner-Huțuleac, Andrei-Marian Mariș, Iulia-Mariana Filote, Florentina-Brigita Chiricheș, Mădălina Ioana Florentina Mavrichi","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2410943","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2410943","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to examine how positive and negative metacognitions about sex (MSS) mediate the relationship between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>821 individuals from Romania, aged 18-70 (<i>M</i> = 27.21; SD = 8.74), 64.4% of whom were women.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both positive and negative MSS mediated the link between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MSS plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. The study contributes to filling a gap in the literature by exploring MSS in this context. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"37 1","pages":"30-45"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11810093/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143400237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Views On Marriage and Love Following Sexual Harassment Experiences: A Moderated Mediation Analysis.","authors":"Yuran Chen, Qiwen Wang, Yafen Ding, Chun Chen","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2409933","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2409933","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives</i>: The current research aimed to explore the mechanism behind sexual harassment experiences and views on marriage and love (ML) among Chinese college students. <i>Methods</i>: 424 college students were recruited to complete the questionnaires about sexual harassment experiences (SH), subjective social status (SES), sexual knowledge (SK), and their views on ML. <i>Results</i>: The results of the moderated mediation model showed a negative association between SH and views on ML, explained through the mediating effect of SK. The negative moderating effect of SES between SH and SK was also found. <i>Conclusion</i>: The findings provide implications for supporting college students who have experienced SH in navigating their future romantic relationships, with the consideration of varied SES backgrounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"37 1","pages":"14-29"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11810081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143400247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers to HIV Care among Transgender Sex Workers of Colour in the USA and Canada: An Intersectional Scoping Review.","authors":"Jordan Ramnarine","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2404032","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2404032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In 2018, HIV prevalence among transgender women of color in the USA was 14.11%, with similar severe trends observed in Canada. This highlights the persistent challenge of HIV/AIDS in both countries, particularly for transgender sex workers of color (TSWOC), who face significant barriers to accessing crucial HIV/AIDS care services due to stigma, systemic discrimination, and biased healthcare practices. To address these issues, a scoping review was undertaken to explore the specific barriers to HIV/AIDS care experienced by TSWOC in the United States and Canada.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>After various database searches (MEDLINE, PubMed, and Google Scholar) using the PRISMA-ScR methodology, 47 studies were extracted. Studies were then screened on Covidence by using the set inclusion and exclusion criteria. After screening, fifteen studies met the criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results were thematically organized using an intersectionality-grounded socio-ecological model. Results revealed individual-level challenges of internalized stigma, interpersonal issues with biased healthcare providers, and community-level problems such as lack of support and enduring stigma. Notable structural barriers, consistent across studies, included homelessness, economic marginalization, and institutional transphobia. Institutionalized cisnormativity in healthcare was also found to exacerbate these challenges.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings underscore a feedback loop intensifying HIV/AIDS burdens within TSWOC due to intersecting stigmas and structural disparities. The review advocates for trans-specific and trans-inclusive HIV/AIDS services to address unique challenges, emphasizing the imperative for holistic, trauma-informed HIV care for this underserved population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"37 2","pages":"311-323"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091927/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Discrimination, Heterosexism and Perceived Stress Among Young LGBT Tunisians: Unveiling the Moderation Effects of Self-Esteem","authors":"Hayder Mahjoubi, Ahlem Mtiraoui, Manel Mallouli, Chakib Zedini, Jaafar Nakhli","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2399119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2024.2399119","url":null,"abstract":"LGBT individuals in Tunisia face discrimination and stigmatization due to prevailing socio-cultural and legal conditions which can negatively impact their mental health.This study examined the rela...","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"173 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Are Specific Sexual Activities During Partnered Sex and Masturbation Related to Sexual Problems in Men?","authors":"David L. Rowland, Sean M. McNabney, Drew R. Attinger, Kathryn J. Harrold, Krisztina Hevesi","doi":"10.1080/19317611.2024.2389996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2024.2389996","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To evaluate whether the presence of sexual problems in men (i.e., erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, or delayed ejaculation) is associated with differential sexual behavior du...","PeriodicalId":46855,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sexual Health","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}