{"title":"Announcement: Introducing Michael C. Seto, Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Archives of Sexual Behavior.","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03239-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03239-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"105 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144568487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luisa Salazar-Vizcaya,Dunja Nicca,Vanessa Christinet,Roger D Kouyos,Florian Vock,Sara Andresen,Andreas Lehner,David Haerry,Huldrych F Günthard,Axel J Schmidt,Andri Rauch
{"title":"Machine Learning Identifies Sexual Behavior Subgroups Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Switzerland.","authors":"Luisa Salazar-Vizcaya,Dunja Nicca,Vanessa Christinet,Roger D Kouyos,Florian Vock,Sara Andresen,Andreas Lehner,David Haerry,Huldrych F Günthard,Axel J Schmidt,Andri Rauch","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03187-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03187-2","url":null,"abstract":"Sexual behavior is heterogeneous and dynamic. Characterization of such complexity constitutes evidence for public health authorities and caregivers concerned with the framing of sexual health messages aimed at specific subgroups. We developed a machine-learning-based methodology for inference and characterization of such subgroups from longitudinal data on men who have sex with men (MSM) attending individual sexual health counseling sessions. Because longitudinal data take time to record, we assessed the ability of first visit data to predict subgroups' membership. Our methodology comprised two main steps: (1) Hierarchical clustering to group 2349 HIV-negative MSM based on their self-reported longitudinal sexual behavior during visits to Swiss sexual health counseling centers between November 2016 and April 2019; and (2) Random forest-based classification to predict subgroup membership from first visit data. We found six subgroups with significant differences in behavioral trends, most of which sharply deviated from the overall trends. Two subgroups, which contained 37% of the study population, accounted for over 70% of the overall increases in condomless anal intercourse with non-steady partners, group sex, and having more than five anal intercourse partners. Subgroup-specific trends in online-dating and group sex were heterogeneous with opposing trends across subgroups. Data from first visits predicted trends of sexual behavior with accuracy ranging from 64 to 86%. This study evidenced specific sexual behavioral subgroups that might benefit from customized sexual health messages, demonstrated that first visit registries could predict subgroups, and contributes an algorithmic alternative for establishing subgroups relevant to inform customized sexual health messages that capture sexual behavioral diversity.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144578829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction: Sexual, Romantic, and Community Experiences of Individuals at the Intersection of Autism and Asexuality.","authors":"Randolph C H Chan, Fei Nga Hung","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03232-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10508-025-03232-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144551775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michelle A Cuevas,Lori A Futterman,Alex Townsend Lotz-Nigh,Sarah Eteminan
{"title":"The Dissectionality of Care in the U.S.: A Scoping Review in Healthcare of Implicit Bias, Perceived Discrimination, and Minority Stress Among Sexual and Gender Minorities.","authors":"Michelle A Cuevas,Lori A Futterman,Alex Townsend Lotz-Nigh,Sarah Eteminan","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03155-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03155-w","url":null,"abstract":"Changes in gender-affirming care, reproductive rights, and healthcare within the USA result in greater inequities and disparities. This scoping review is the first to study the emerging literature of sexual and gender minorities (SGM) when navigating healthcare systems as it relates to the constructs of implicit bias, perceived discrimination, and minority stress. This review examines patient and provider interactions and how the above constructs impact healthcare access, the quality of care received, and clinical outcomes for patients within the framework of intersectionality and positionality. Database searches yielded 96 articles published between January 2015 and January 2025. Reviewed research included systematic literature reviews, mixed methods designs, and qualitative and quantitative designs studies which were conducted in the USA and based on various sexual groups and gender diverse populations who accessed medical or behavioral healthcare treatments. Research quality appraisal was conducted through the Crowe critical appraisal tool. Conceptual overlap between implicit bias, perceived discrimination, and minority stress was found. Medical decision-making and health outcomes during provider and patient interactions were further evaluated based on these concepts. Further research and interventions directed at more inclusive medical and behavioral healthcare for SGM populations are needed. We propose the term dissectionality of care, focusing attention on the gaps within healthcare settings in illustrating the multidirectional and multilayered intersections between patient and provider interactions. Barriers to care experienced by historically disadvantaged and under-resourced sexual and gender diverse patients and providers were found. We suggest ways to enhance professional curricula and direct further research.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144547685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Autogynephilia in Some Bisexual Cisgender Men.","authors":"James S Morandini,Kevin J Hsu,S Rudd","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03166-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03166-7","url":null,"abstract":"Although some bisexual men experience conventional sexual attraction to both males and females, others have less obvious sexual interests underlying their bisexual identity, attraction, or behavior (i.e., bisexual phenomena). Accordingly, it has been proposed that some men's bisexual phenomena are motivated by autogynephilia, a male's propensity to be sexually aroused by the thought or image of being a woman. For these men, sexual attraction to males is secondary to their autogynephilia, rather than a reflection of conventional attraction to males. The present study examined how common autogynephilia is among bisexual cisgender men, and how autogynephilic bisexual men may differ from non-autogynephilic bisexual men in their sexual interests and behavior, uncertainty about their sexual orientation, and gender-related experiences. We recruited a large sample of bisexual-identified men (n = 254) via Prolific to complete an online survey. Of the sample, 35% (n = 89) endorsed at least half of the items on a measure of core autogynephilia. Consistent with past research on autogynephilia, autogynephilic bisexual men reported more paraphilic sexual interests than non-autogynephilic bisexual men. Of clinical importance, autogynephilic bisexual men reported less certainty about their sexual orientation, elevated childhood and adult gender nonconformity, and elevated gender dysphoria relative to non-autogynephilic bisexuals. These findings suggest that a substantial minority of bisexual men experience autogynephilia, and that future research should consider the unique experiences and needs of autogynephilic bisexual men, including how else they might differ from other bisexual men.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144547725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Profiles of Alcohol Use Disorders, Problematic Pornography Use, and Compulsive Sexual Behavior: The Role of Mental Health, Moral Disapproval, Thought Suppression, and Self-Concealment Among Israeli-Arab Adolescents.","authors":"Misk Kabaha,Yaniv Efrati","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03179-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03179-2","url":null,"abstract":"Alcohol use disorders (AUDs), compulsive sexual behavior (CSB), and problematic pornography use (PPU) are prevalent disorders among adolescents. Research indicates an increase in the number of adolescents engaging in daily alcohol, porn consumption, and sexual behavior, as well as an increase in the number of adolescents diagnosed with these disorders. The aim of the current study was to detect unique factors of these addictive behaviors with mental health, moral disapproval, thought suppression, and self-concealment and examine whether these factors could explain the different profile severities of AUDs, PPU, and CSB among Israeli-Arab adolescents. The sample comprised 622 Israeli-Arab adolescents (64% boys, 36% girls; ages 14-18). First, by using network analysis we found three factors: (1) alcohol use, (2) CSB, problematic pornography use, and mental health, and (3) moral disapproval, thought suppression, and self-concealment of pornography and sexual behavior. Second, by using latent profile analysis we identified five distinct profiles based on the three detected factors: (1) low alcohol use amidst high CSB and moral disapproval, thought suppression, and self-concealment; (2) low CSB, pornography, and alcohol use; (3) average CSB, pornography, and alcohol use; (4) high CSB, pornography, and alcohol use; and (5) high CSB, pornography, and alcohol use amidst low disapproval, thought suppression, and self-concealment levels. The findings underscore that unique profiles strongly correlate with different addictive behaviors among adolescents. The current research contributes to the field by offering a more personalized approach to comprehending addictive behaviors and culture-related risk factors among Israeli-Arab adolescents.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"242 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144370131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily N McKnight,Jailyn Jasso-González,Antoinette M Landor
{"title":"The Impact of Premarital Sexual Abstinence on Sexual Experiences Post-Marriage: A Qualitative Review Among African-American Couples.","authors":"Emily N McKnight,Jailyn Jasso-González,Antoinette M Landor","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03171-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03171-w","url":null,"abstract":"Sexual abstinence links to informed decision-making, healthier relationships, and stable marriages. However, our understanding of those who remain sexually abstinent until marriage is limited, especially regarding sexual expectations and satisfaction post-marriage. Additionally, there is a lack of research on sexual abstinence among African-Americans, a group facing unique relational disparities. This study investigated the perceived impact of premarital sexual abstinence on the sexual experiences of married African-American couples-a qualitative phenomenological study involving semi-structured interviews with 38 couples (N = 76). Thematic analysis revealed a primary theme: a disconnect between premarital sexual expectations and post-marital experiences, comprising five areas: (1) sexual expectations after abstinence, (2) the reality of their sexual experiences, (3) contributors to initial sexual challenges, (4) strategies to address challenges, and (5) their overall perception of how abstinence affected their sex life once married. Participants noted that while initial expectations weren't met, sexual quality and satisfaction improved over time. This study offers the first detailed insights into premarital sexual abstinence and its impact on post-marriage sexual experiences within an African-American sample. The findings emphasize implications for research, practice, and clergy that support couples in this premarital choice.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144370254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two Decades of Gender Differences in Pornography Research Topics.","authors":"Jingyuan Yu,Aliya Andrich,Max Schindler","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03175-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03175-6","url":null,"abstract":"This exploratory study investigates the potential gender differences in research priorities, driven by factors such as established sexual stigma and traditional gender norms surrounding pornography. Using temporal and thematic analyses, we identify and examine research topics of 6,145 pornography studies published between 2001 and 2024. Our findings suggest that the lead author's gender may influence topic selection, with women exploring topics that have historically been underrepresented or overlooked. Furthermore, female-led publications have engaged with internet and web-related research earlier and more prominently. Additionally, our analyses outline the evolution of male- and female-led publication patterns in the field, highlighting a trend toward more balanced representation. This study aims to serve as a foundational basis for future research, encouraging more thorough investigations into gender disparities and their underlying causes within this domain. We also highlight the importance of longitudinal research to uncover potential gender disparities over time.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"101 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144328628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Children's Pornography Exposure and Associated Factors in Ghana: A Mixed-Method Study.","authors":"Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi,Zita Kyei-Gyamfi,Joseph Otchere Martey,Frank Kyei-Arthur","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03177-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03177-4","url":null,"abstract":"Children's exposure to pornography is a global issue and Ghana is no exception. Despite its negative repercussions, limited studies in Ghana use nationally representative data to examine children's exposure to pornography. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence of children's exposure to pornography, sources of children's initial exposure to pornography, children's reactions after initial exposure to pornography, persons to whom children reported their initial exposure to pornography, predictors of children's exposure to pornography, and the measures implemented to prevent children's exposure to pornography. A cross-sectional convergent parallel mixed method was used to study 5,024 children aged 8 to 17 years. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's chi-square test, and binary logistics regression, while the qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The result showed that 37.7% of children were exposed to pornography. Male children, older children, Christian and Muslim children, and children with access to computers and television were more likely to be exposed to pornography. Browsing online and social media use were the primary sources of children's initial exposure to pornography. Children felt sad and confused, shocked and surprised, and curious when they first encountered pornographic material. Most children spoke to their friends after their initial exposure to pornography. Hence, policymakers need to monitor and regulate the digital space to tackle children's exposure to pornography.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144328675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic Alliance and In-Session Therapy Needs of Male Adult Sexual Assault Survivors: Perspectives of Survivors and Therapists.","authors":"Michal Guter,Tomer Einat,Keren Gueta","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03172-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03172-9","url":null,"abstract":"Male sexual victimization is more commonly examined in the context of child sexual abuse than adult sexual assault (ASA; 18+), with therapeutic research largely centering on female survivors, who constitute the main focus of scholarly attention. Consequently, this study explored how the therapeutic alliance is built and what in-session therapy needs emerge for male ASA survivors, as shaped by masculinity and adulthood. Data were collected from 39 in-depth interviews with Jewish Israeli participants, comprising two distinct groups: 19 male ASA survivors and 20 sexual trauma therapists. The data were analyzed separately through reflexive thematic analysis, and only at the final stage were the two groups examined together. Three key findings were identified: (1) facilitators of therapeutic alliance with male ASA survivors include awareness of how age and masculinity shape their experiences, psychoeducation for bonding, and present-focused listening; (2) barriers to therapeutic alliance include an overemphasis on the traumatic event itself, with a therapeutic focus that prioritizes trauma details at the expense of attending to the survivor's broader identity, current needs, and lived experiences; and (3) in-session therapy needs include psychoeducation, present-focused therapy, and changing the therapeutic setting (e.g., stepping out of the therapy room or going for walks). Accordingly, we conclude that the therapeutic alliance and in-session therapy needs of male ASA survivors are shaped by the dual lenses of age and masculinity, highlighting the necessity of adapting therapeutic approaches to address these factors.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144320325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}