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“It’s not just some cookie cutter that you have to fit into”: A qualitative study of immigrant women and girls’ needs, experiences, and barriers to sexual and reproductive health education in Canada "这不仅仅是你必须适应的饼干切割机"：对加拿大移民妇女和女孩在性健康和生殖健康教育方面的需求、经验和障碍的定性研究

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0054

Hani Rukh-E-Qamar, Isabella Kakish, Ana-Maria Dumitrache, Rehma Khan, Crystal C. Yang, Naomi Phung, Harini P. Aiyer, Saba Al-Leswas, Yasemin Erdogan, Roma Ranade, Marianne Djigo, Ksenia Kholina

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Belief-based denial of contraception and abortion care in Canada: A scoping review 加拿大基于信仰而拒绝提供避孕和堕胎护理：范围审查

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0055

Anvita Dixit, Dipesh Suvarna, Joyce Arthur, Angel M. Foster

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Intolerance of uncertainty, intimacy, and sexual well-being among first-time parents 首次为人父母者对不确定性、亲密关系和性幸福的不容忍度

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0048

Gabrielle Lafontaine, Sandrine Dubé, Jasmine Bédard, Alex Lehoux, A. Brassard, M. Lafontaine, K. Péloquin, A. Brault-Labbé, Patrick Gosselin

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Late sexual transition: Achievement of developmental tasks and well-being in emerging adulthood 性过渡晚期：完成发展任务与成年期的幸福感

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-07-22 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0046

Ashrah Lucas, François Poulin, Marie-Aude Boislard

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At a loss for words: A qualitative exploration of female genital knowledge among obstetrics and gynecology patients 不知所措：妇产科患者对女性生殖器知识的定性探索

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-07-19 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0045

Taylor Roebotham, Colleen MacKenzie, Taryn Taylor

{"title":"At a loss for words: A qualitative exploration of female genital knowledge among obstetrics and gynecology patients","authors":"Taylor Roebotham, Colleen MacKenzie, Taryn Taylor","doi":"10.3138/cjhs-2023-0045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs-2023-0045","url":null,"abstract":"Patient health literacy, including basic anatomy knowledge, leads to improved communication and better health outcomes. Limited empirical data suggests that external genital anatomy may represent a particular knowledge gap. To inform future health literacy improvement efforts, we explored patient perspectives about how gynecologic anatomical literacy is generated and applied. Twenty semi-structured interviews with obstetrics and gynecology patients at a tertiary care centre were conducted to explore their knowledge of female genital anatomy and the origins of that knowledge. Thematic analysis was performed comparatively and iteratively, informed by principles of constructivist grounded theory. Participants highlighted an overwhelming lack of health education and high levels of internalized shame, leaving them ill-equipped to engage in conversations about their genitalia with healthcare providers. To combat this, participants attempted to construct knowledge for themselves; however, many grappled to identify reliable sources of information and felt uncertainty when communicating about their bodies. These findings contribute to an ongoing conversation about how an avoidance of naming may perpetuate the passivity and embarrassment that women experience regarding their reproductive health. Healthcare providers are well-situated to improve patient self-perception by using purposeful language and working to address both patient knowledge and activation.","PeriodicalId":506318,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality","volume":"3 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141822479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Beyond barks and bodies: Pup play and body image in gay, bi, trans, and queer men through a Deleuzian lens 超越犬吠和身体：从德勒兹的视角看男同性恋、双性恋、变性人和同性恋男子的小狗游戏和身体形象

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-05-03 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0042

Phillip Joy, Kinda Wassef, Olivia Bonardi, Megan Aston, Olivier Ferlatte

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“You have to be a bit of a rogue teacher” – A qualitative study of sex educators in Metro Vancouver "你必须是个有点无赖的老师"--对大温哥华地区性教育工作者的定性研究

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0047

Stéphanie Black, Sarah Watt, Brett Koenig, T. Salway

{"title":"“You have to be a bit of a rogue teacher” – A qualitative study of sex educators in Metro Vancouver","authors":"Stéphanie Black, Sarah Watt, Brett Koenig, T. Salway","doi":"10.3138/cjhs-2023-0047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs-2023-0047","url":null,"abstract":"Comprehensive sex education (CSE) is evidence-based, addresses a wide variety of topics, and is inclusive of sexual and gender minority (SGM) experiences. However, teachers are often not trained to deliver CSE and are uncomfortable teaching it. This can lead to the omission of important topics and leave youth dissatisfied with their sex education. Thus, more research is needed to understand educator needs/approaches when delivering sex education and how educators incorporate SGM-affirming content. We conducted fifteen interviews with sex educators in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, in autumn 2021, to understand current approaches to and gaps in the provision of CSE. We used an interpretive descriptive methodology. Personal and structural factors constrain the delivery of CSE in BC. Personal factors include motivation, teacher comfort/knowledge, personal trauma, and fear of pushback. Structural factors include inequitable access to parent advisory council funding, Learning Standards design, and the peripheral nature of sex education. Participant recommendations for the future of sex education include increased mandatory pre-service and in-service training, the implementation of “sex education mentors” in each district, an online hub of resources, and government funding for community-based educators. We recommend (1) that government funding be allocated for at least one trained sex educator in every school district who can coach and mentor teachers; (2) the creation and promotion of an online information hub which includes lesson plans, videos, and resources for teachers; (3) and that teachers’ colleges create mandatory courses on teaching CSE.","PeriodicalId":506318,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality","volume":"1429 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140773788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Attachment style and distress in couples experiencing sexual desire discrepancy 夫妻性欲差异中的依恋方式和困扰

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0011

M. Muise, Amanda Bockaj, Lucia F. O'Sullivan, S. Ronis

{"title":"Attachment style and distress in couples experiencing sexual desire discrepancy","authors":"M. Muise, Amanda Bockaj, Lucia F. O'Sullivan, S. Ronis","doi":"10.3138/cjhs-2023-0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs-2023-0011","url":null,"abstract":"Intimate partners’ sexual desire for each other can fluctuate throughout the course of their relationship, and greater difference between partners’ habitual level of sexual desire (i.e., sexual desire discrepancy [SDD]) is linked to lower sexual and relationship satisfaction ( Mark, 2015 ). Although some couples view SDD as a natural and normal part of a sexual relationship, others experience significant distress and may seek therapy. Based on a prominent literature on attachment among couples ( Birnbaum & Reis, 2019 ; Mark et al., 2018 ; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007 ), the current study incorporated an actor-partner interdependence model to examine the dyadic associations between insecure attachment style (i.e., anxious, avoidant) and sexual desire among couples experiencing distressing or non-distressing levels of SDD. Couples ( N = 202; 51% female, 48% male, 1% different gender; M = 28 years old, SD = 5.05) were recruited through social media (e.g., Instagram, Twitter) and completed a survey assessing sexual distress, adult attachment style, and sexual desire. Although anxious and avoidant attachment did not moderate an association between SDD and sexual distress, higher levels of avoidant attachment were associated with sexual distress for the individual, but not with their partner’s distress. Findings suggest attachment may be essential for understanding individuals’ experience of sexual distress when coping with discrepant levels of sexual desire in romantic relationships.","PeriodicalId":506318,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality","volume":"185 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140764701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Disgust Responses to Virtual Erotica: Analysis of Their Interaction with Sexual Anxiety and Immersive Tendencies 对虚拟情色的厌恶反应：分析它们与性焦虑和沉浸倾向的相互作用

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-03-06 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0040

Elizabeth Jalbert, D. Lafortune, V. Lapointe, Jonathan Bonneau

{"title":"Disgust Responses to Virtual Erotica: Analysis of Their Interaction with Sexual Anxiety and Immersive Tendencies","authors":"Elizabeth Jalbert, D. Lafortune, V. Lapointe, Jonathan Bonneau","doi":"10.3138/cjhs-2023-0040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs-2023-0040","url":null,"abstract":"Previous research suggests that experiencing disgust in sexual contexts may negatively impact sexual satisfaction and functioning. However, little is known about the mechanisms (e.g., sexual anxiety) that influence or underlie sex-related disgust. Additionally, immersive tendencies may play a role in shaping emotional experiences when presented with sexual cues. Recent technological advancements, especially in virtual reality (VR), offer a promising avenue to explore emotions in simulated intimate and sexual interactions. This study aimed to examine the influence of sexual anxiety and immersive tendencies on reported levels of disgust when exposed to virtual erotica. A sample of 59 participants (≥18 years) completed self-report questionnaires of sexual anxiety and immersive tendencies. Levels of disgust were assessed during exposure to synthetic virtual characters engaging in erotic behaviours of increasing intensity across six scenarios, ranging from flirting to nudity, masturbation, and orgasm. Linear mixed models were performed on observed data. Higher levels of sexual anxiety were significantly associated with increased disgust throughout the immersive experience (β = 0.48), while greater immersive tendencies were significantly linked to lower disgust ratings (β = −0.66). Additionally, disgust ratings significantly increased with the intensity of the virtual sexual stimuli (β = 0.48). Virtual erotica shows promise as a tool to investigate sex-related disgust and its related mechanisms, such as sexual anxiety and immersive tendencies.","PeriodicalId":506318,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality","volume":"8 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140397187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Perceptions of Professional Stakeholders on Perpetration Prevention Programs Designed to Prevent Sexual Offending Against Children 专业利益相关者对旨在预防针对儿童的性犯罪的犯罪预防计划的看法

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Pub Date : 2024-03-06 DOI: 10.3138/cjhs-2023-0041

Skye Stephens, Jennifer McArthur

{"title":"Perceptions of Professional Stakeholders on Perpetration Prevention Programs Designed to Prevent Sexual Offending Against Children","authors":"Skye Stephens, Jennifer McArthur","doi":"10.3138/cjhs-2023-0041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs-2023-0041","url":null,"abstract":"There has been an increasing focus on the development of perpetration prevention programs designed to prevent the onset of sexual offending against children (online and offline). The present study involved a thematic analysis of 20 professional stakeholders in Nova Scotia who participated in a semi-structured interview that occurred prior to the development and implementation of a perpetration prevention program. Results highlighted that stakeholders saw value in a perpetration prevention program aimed at preventing the onset of sexual offending against children. Stakeholders noted that program content should address sexual-based concerns, focus on improving mental health and well-being, and consider the role of trauma. Stakeholders also emphasized the importance of creating a safe therapeutic environment. Several barriers were identified that focused on recruitment challenges, the role of fear and stigma, and the inclusion of diverse clients and facilitators. The importance of leveraging community organizations and supports was also highlighted. Implications of the findings are discussed in relation to perpetration prevention programming.","PeriodicalId":506318,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality","volume":"3 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140397318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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