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Effects of Group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy versus Supportive Sex Education on Sexual Concordance and Sexual Response Among Women with Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Meredith L. Chivers, Bozena Zdaniuk, Martin Lalumière, Lori A. Brotto
Low interest in sexual activity and impaired sexual response are among women’s most frequent sexual concerns. Mindfulness-based treatments improve low sexual desire and arousal and associated distr...
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Queering Cisgender LGB+ Women’s Sexual Health Scripts Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Mari R. Tarantino, Rose Wesche
The invisibility of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB+) women in sexual health research is of particular concern when it comes to understanding and supporting their sexual health practices. We conduc...
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Multidimensional Measurement of Attitudes Toward Consensual Non-Monogamy Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 S. Skakoon-Sparling, N. Fairbrother, P. Socha, M. Faaborg-Andersen, S. W. Noor, T. A. Hart
Despite increased interest in consensual non-monogamy (CNM), significant stigma remains against CNM. Consequently, there is a need for scales to assess attitudes toward CNM. In response to this nee...
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Reluctance to Make a “Blind Faith Jump”: LGBTQ+ College Students’ Perspectives on Allies’ Barriers to Preventing Sexual Assault Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Heather Hensman Kettrey, Robert A Marx
Campus sexual assault is a significant problem across the United States, and research has indicated LGBTQ+ students are at a greater risk of victimization than their straight-cisgender peers. Furth...
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“It’s Almost Boring When It Should Be Enjoyable and Fun”: College Students’ Definitions of Bad Sex Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Aya Shigeto, Kristin M. Anders
Some of the primary reasons for sexual activities among college students include self-focused motives such as pleasure, along with other-focused motives that facilitate relatedness such as intimacy...
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When Kinks Come to Life: An Exploration of Paraphilic Behaviors and Underlying Predictors Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Melissa S. de Roos, Nicholas Longpré, J. D. M. van Dongen
Paraphilia is defined as a condition in which sexual excitement relies on fantasizing about and/or participating in unusual sexual behavior. Although recent studies have assessed the concordance be...
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Sexual Activity as Self-Injury: A Scoping Review Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Julie E. Mellin, Cara C. Young, Lynn Rew, Julie Zuniga, Maria C. Monge
Suicide and other self-injurious behaviors (SIB) are significant causes of morbidity and mortality as well as healthcare costs. Sexual risk behaviors are associated with many SIB, and sexual activi...
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Gender Differences in Sexual Violence Perpetration Behaviors and Validity of Perpetration Reports: A Mixed-Method Study Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Nicole K. Jeffrey, Charlene Y. Senn
The current mixed-method study examined gender differences in sexual violence (SV) perpetration behaviors and the validity of perpetration reports made on the Sexual Experiences Survey-Short Form P...
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A Latent Profile Analysis of Social Support, Online Contacts, and Preference for Online Communication Among Same- and Both-Sex Attracted and Other-Sex Attracted Adolescents Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Wouter J. Kiekens, Tessa M. L. Kaufman, Laura Baams, Jennifer de Lange, Margreet E. de Looze, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens, H. M. W. Bos
This study aimed to assess differences between other-sex attracted and same- and both-sex attracted adolescents in profiles of peer and family social support, online contacts, and preferences for o...
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Women Who Experience More Affectionate Touch Report Better Body Satisfaction and Relationship Outcomes Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Jessica T. Campbell, Margaret Bennett-Brown, Ellen M. Kaufman, Amanda N. Gesselman, David A. Frederick, Justin R. Garcia, Kristen P. Mark
Affectionate touch (e.g. hugging, handholding) is an essential component of many intimate relationships and is a primary contributor to overall relationship satisfaction as well as sexual satisfact...
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The Boundaries of Business and Pleasure: How Personal, Social, and Legal Factors Influence Webcam Models’ Boundaries Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Hannah DeLacey
Webcam models live-stream erotic shows for viewers around the world. Unlike traditional pornography, they interact directly with clients during their performances, and clients may play a role in sh...
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The Experience of Chemsex and Accessing Medical Care for Gay, Bisexual and Other MSM in Russia: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Nikolay Lunchenkov, Susanna Rinne-Wolf, Tom Hughes, Barrie Dwyer
The use of illicit drugs during sex (Chemsex) in gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) has been a challenge for sexual health services globally. In Russia, HIV remains a significant p...
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It’s Just a Little Crush: Attraction to an Alternative and Romantic Relationship Quality, Breakups and Infidelity Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Charlene F. Belu, Lucia F. O’Sullivan
Over the course of an intimate relationship, individuals will frequently encounter potential alternative partners and may in fact develop romantic or sexual attraction to them. It is unclear when a...
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The Role of Ageist Sexual Stereotypes in the Network of Sexual Difficulties, Sex and Relationship Satisfaction Among Adults Aged 50+ Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Veronika Gocieková, Andrea Stašek, Anna Ševčíková, Gabriela Gore-Gorszewska
As people age, their sexual activity, including sexual and relationship satisfaction, may change due to the onset of health and sexual difficulties and the activation of internalized ageist sexual ...
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Exploring the Orgasm Gap Across Racial/Ethnic Groups: A Descriptive Analysis Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Grace M. Wetzel, Diana T. Sanchez, Amanda N. Gesselman, Olivia R. Adams, Jessica T. Campbell, Justin R. Garcia
Orgasm gaps between heterosexual men and women, and for women across sexual orientations, are well-established in research. However, no large-scale assessments of orgasm frequency by race/ethnicity...
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Examination of the Multilevel Sexual Stigma Model of Intimate Partner Violence Risk Among LGBQ+ College Students: A Prospective Analysis Across Eighteen Institutions of Higher Education Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Heather Littleton, Katie M. Edwards, Stephanie Lim, Lorey A. Wheeler, Donna Chen, Merle Huff, Kayla E. Sall, Laura Siller, Victoria A. Mauer
Sexual stigma operates at multiple levels (institutional, group, individual), which serves to disadvantage sexual minority (LGBQ+) individuals and increases risk for deleterious outcomes. The curre...
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Sexual Consent, Alcohol Use, and Greek Membership: Testing Measurement Invariance and Group Mean Differences of Two Sexual Consent Measures Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Jiayu Li, Stacey J.T. Hust, Xiaohan Mei
Research into sexual consent among college students often focuses on gender and Greek community involvement differences. However, few studies have validated sexual consent measures used for such co...
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I’m sexy and I know it: Exploring the moderating role of sexual motivations in the relationship between sexual self-esteem and sexual functioning in Israeli adults Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Michali Aspis, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan
This study investigated the relationship between sexual self-esteem and sexual functioning while exploring the moderating role of sexual motives, thereby contributing to a deeper comprehension of f...
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Associations Between Contents of Pornography and Sexual Satisfaction and Function Among Young Adults Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Marie-Chloé Nolin, Marie-Ève Daspe, Beáta Bőthe, Audrey Brassard, Christian Joyal, Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel
Pornography offers a wide variety of sexual contents and has documented potential positive (e.g., higher sexual satisfaction) and negative associations (e.g., lower sexual function) with sexuality....
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A Content Analysis of Reasons for Disclosing Sexual Fantasies and Partner Responses Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Matthew L. Kimberley, Samuel A. Jones, Jade M. Elliott
This study aimed to identify some of the reasons held by participants for either disclosing or concealing a sexual fantasy. Participants were asked to describe either how their partner responded to...
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Do Sex Toys Make Me Satisfied? The Use of Sex Toys in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, and the UK Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Gert Martin Hald, Silvia Pavan, Camilla S. Øverup
Sex toys are easily accessible in many countries in the Western world. Yet, cross-country studies on sex toy ownership and use and their association with relationship, sexual, and life satisfaction...
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Exploring the Influence of Romantic Relationship Communication on Adolescents’ Self-Efficacy to Ask for Sexual Consent Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Hannah Javidi, Pamela Anderson, Eric Walsh-Buhi, Karin Coyle, Xiwei Chen
Adolescence represents a crucial period for sexual and romantic relationship development, and acquisition of skills and confidence essential for effective sexual consent communication. However, var...
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Whose Role is It Anyway? Sexual Racism and Sexual Positioning Among Young Sexual Minority Black Men Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Ryan M. Wade, Maksymilian Piasecki
Racialized Sexual Discrimination (RSD), also referred to as “sexual racism,” is widely reported among young sexual minority Black men (YSMBM). Though RSD is driven in part by sexual scripts and rac...
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Navigating Stigma in Romantic Relationships Where One or Both Partners Sell Sexual Services Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Cecilia Benoit, Brett Koenig, Andrea Mellor, Mikael Jansson, Doug Magnuson, Laura Vetrone
Romantic relationships are an important part of our social identities and well-being. In this paper, we report on qualitative findings with thirty Canadian couples, interviewed together, where it w...
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Initial Validity Evidence for a Measure of Transactional Sex in a U.S. College Student Sample Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Jasmine Temple, Morgan L. Ferretti, Monica Reis-Bergan, Jessica G. Irons
The current study provides initial validity evidence for a measure of Transactional Sex (TS). Participants (N = 269) were recruited from a Northeastern University in the United States and consisted...
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Trends and the Gender Gap in the Reporting of Sexual Initiation Among 15-Year-Olds: A Comparison of 33 European Countries Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Hanneke de Graaf, Frederiek Schouten, Saskia van Dorsselaer, András Költő, Jude Ball, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens, Margreet de Looze
Early sexual intercourse initiation has been associated with immediate and long-term risks, which makes the study of trends in sexual initiation an important topic for policy makers. This study inv...
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“I Was Worshiped and in Control”: Sugar Arrangements Involving Transactional Sex from the Perspective of Both Sugar Babies and Sugar Benefactors Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Kate B. Metcalfe, Lauren A. Cormier, Pascale J. Lacroix, Lucia F. O’Sullivan
Sugar dating arrangements involve an older partner (“sugar daddy/mommy”) who provides financial support to a younger partner (“sugar baby”) in exchange for intimacy. The current study recruited a U...
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The Role of Attractiveness in Gendered Sexual Response Patterns Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Amanda D. Timmers, Shari M. Blumenstock, Lisa DeBruine, Meredith L. Chivers
Previously documented sexual response patterns of gender-specificity among gynephilic men and gender-nonspecificity among gynephilic women could be explained by women responding more strongly to no...
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Development and Validation of a Brief Measure of Sexual Wellbeing for Population Surveys: The Natsal Sexual Wellbeing Measure (Natsal-SW) Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Kirstin R Mitchell, Melissa J Palmer, Ruth Lewis, Raquel Bosó Pérez, Karen J. Maxwell, Wendy Macdowall, David Reid, Chris Bonell, Catherine H. Mercer, Pam Sonnenberg, J. Dennis Fortenberry, The Natsal-4 team
Sexual wellbeing is an important aspect of population health. Addressing and monitoring it as a distinct issue requires valid measures. Our previous conceptual work identified seven domains of sexu...
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Fixed or Fluid? Sexual Identity Fluidity in a Large National Panel Study of New Zealand Adults Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Kieren J. Lilly, Nicole Satherley, Chris G. Sibley, Fiona Kate Barlow, Lara M. Greaves
Sexual orientation has been defined as an enduring aspect of the self, but emerging evidence reveals that people’s sexual attractions, behaviors, and identities can shift over time. To examine this...
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“They Might Be Wondering Why I Didn’t Set My Sights Higher”: Associative Stigma in Sexual and Romantic Relationships with Fat Partners Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Flora Oswald, Lena Orlova, Devinder Khera, Kari A. Walton, Alex Lopes, Cory L. Pedersen
Fatness and fat people are pervasively stigmatized in Western cultures, with significant negative implications for fat people’s well-being. Negative evaluations of those in sexual and romantic rela...
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Prevalence and Variations of Sexual Violence Victimization Among US-Based Latino Adults and Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 María Montenegro, Tiffany Marcantonio, Aria Wiseblatt
Sexual violence victimization (SVV) is a significant public health concern. SVV research often focuses on college-attending White women’s experiences, resulting in a knowledge gap regarding the exp...
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Attitudes, Emotions, and Emotion Regulation as Underlying and In-The-Moment Predictors of Men’s Intentions to Perpetrate Sexual Assault: An Application of the I3 Model Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Mitchell Kirwan
Sexual assault is a significant problem among young men, and several underlying and in-the-moment factors are associated with this behavior. However, research has not examined how underlying factor...
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A Dyadic Analysis of Sexual Assertiveness and Sexual Outcomes in Adolescent Romantic Relationships Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Stéphanie Couture, Martine Hébert, Mylène Fernet, Alison Paradis, Sylvie Lévesque
Amid adolescence, youth are developing the relational skills necessary to form and maintain positive intimate relationships. Sexual assertiveness is a key skill that could be related to couples’ se...
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Using Pornography, Paying for Sex, and Violence: A Danish National Survey Study Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Madeleine Chapman, Jesper Dammeyer, Jenna Marie Strizzi, Gert Martin Hald
Only a few national cohort studies on using online pornography and buying sex have been published. The overall aim of this study, which analyzed data from a representative Danish national survey, w...
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The Role of Moral Foundations in Support for Sex Work Decriminalization by Venue Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Katrina Cole
The criminal status of prostitution has received greater attention from policymakers and advocates in recent years, but systematic policy change has yet to take root in the United States. These eff...
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Comparing Responses to Sexual Rejection and Sexual and Relationship Well-Being in Couples Coping with Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder and Community Couples Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Gracielle C. Schwenck, Sophie Bergeron, Jackie S. Huberman, Heather Oliveira, Emily A. Impett, Natalie O. Rosen
Four distinct partner responses to sexual rejection – sexual advances that are declined by a partner – have been identified. This study assessed the frequency of these responses between and within ...
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No Magic Pill: A Systematic Review of the Pharmacological Treatments for Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Nicholas C. Borgogna, Tyler Owen, David Johnson, Shane W. Kraus
Compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) is a burgeoning diagnostic construct. No systematic reviews of CSBD pharmacotherapy interventions have been conducted. We addressed this gap using a three...
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Our Body Our Health (Jirkeena, Caafimaadkeena): Somali Women’s Narratives on Sexual Health Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Jennifer Jo Connor, Cawo Abdi, Muzi Chen, Munira Salad, Shannon Pergament, Foos Afey, Intisar Hussein, Beatrice “Bean” E. Robinson
Women across the globe have been subject to female genital cutting (FGC), with the highest rates in Somalia. FGC can result in sexual concerns, especially sexual pain and lower pleasure. Due to ong...
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Is Sex Cam Use a Substitute for “Real Sex?” Attitudes and Experiences of Consumers Using Adult Cam Platforms Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Xtine Milrod, Martin Monto
Adult webcam sites with live performers who provide viewer interactive experiences are a rapidly increasing form of sexual entertainment or “sextech.” The opportunity to engage with performers duri...
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Acceptability of ‘Humpr’: An Online Tool to Educate Adolescent Sexual Minority Males About Sexual Networking Applications Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Val Wongsomboon, Artur AFLN Queiroz, Andrés Alvarado Avila, Melissa Mongrella, Rana Saber, Dennis H. Li, David A. Moskowitz, Brian Mustanski, Kathryn Macapagal
We examined the acceptability of Humpr – an interactive, online tool developed to educate adolescent sexual minority males (ASMM) about how to safely navigate sexual networking applications (SNA). ...
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Recalled Childhood Separation Anxiety in Relation to Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity in Thailand Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Adhm Zahran, Malvina N. Skorska, Lindsay A. Coome, Doug P. VanderLaan
Same-sex sexual attraction is an evolutionary paradox. It is influenced by genes but also associated with reduced reproduction. An altruistic disposition toward kin could increase relatives’ reprod...
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Australian Sexual Health Service Users’ Perspectives on Reducing the Oral Transmission of Bacterial STIs: A Qualitative Study Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Alicia J. King, Jade E. Bilardi, Christopher K. Fairley, Kate Maddaford, Eric P. F. Chow, Tiffany R. Phillips
Growing rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) demand new approaches to STI prevention. Sexual practices involving saliva or direct contact with the mouth increase the risk of ST...
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Negative Sexual Experiences Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men Using GPS-Enabled Hook-Up Apps and Websites Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Jacqueline Woerner, Sara B. Chadwick, Nadav Antebi-Gruszka, Karolynn Siegel, Eric W. Schrimshaw
Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) often use GPS-enabled dating apps and websites to facilitate in-person sexual encounters. Many of these encounters are positive and enjoya...
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Alcohol's Effects on the Bystander Decision-Making Model: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Tiffany L Marcantonio,Michelle Haikalis,Chelsea Misquith,Ruschelle M Leone
To decrease rates of sexual assault victimization, young people are encouraged to become involved when they see questionable sexual situations (i.e., be a prosocial bystander). Several factors can facilitate or inhibit intervention, including alcohol use. To inform bystander prevention programs that aim to address alcohol's impact on bystanders, the current study reviewed research focused on alcohol
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Physical and Psychological Child and Adult Sex Cues and Their Association with Sexual Age Preferences. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Robert J B Lehmann,Thomas Schäfer,Monika Fleischhauer,Alexander F Schmidt,Till Amelung
This study combined research on human mate preferences and attraction to physical and psychological features of children. Specifically, we used the Ideals Standards Model (ISM) as a conceptual framework to investigate the sexual relevance of adult and child sex cues within the general population. A sample of 589 men (mean age 30.6 years, SD = 16.6) answered questions about their sexual age preferences
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A Psychometric Study of a Trait and State Assessment of Sexual Pleasure - The Amsterdam Sexual Pleasure Inventory. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 M Borgmann,L M Brandner,D D'Urso,S Gonin-Spahni,H J Znoj,M A Werner
We studied the Amsterdam Sexual Pleasure Inventory's (1.0) psychometric properties. The ASPI, a revised self-report battery designed to measure domains of state and trait sexual pleasure in diverse gender, sex, and relationship populations, is based on a recently proposed conceptual framework of sexual pleasure. We collected quantitative (n = 1371) and qualitative data (n = 637) using a cross-sectional
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Romantic Attachment and Sexual Satisfaction Trajectories Among Couples Transitioning to Parenthood. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Gabrielle Bourque-Morel,Laurence Grenier,Laurie Arseneault,Shalie-Emma Vaillancourt,Audrey Brassard,Anne Brault-Labbé,Marie-France Lafontaine,Katherine Péloquin
The transition to parenthood (TTP) is an exciting yet destabilizing time for couples. First-time parents may experience changes in their sexual satisfaction during the TTP, but little is known about the factors associated with these changes. Romantic attachment might help understand why some new parents experience a decrease in sexual satisfaction while others do not. This prospective and dyadic study
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An International Survey of BDSM Practitioner Demographics: The Evolution of Purpose for, Participation in, and Engagement with, Kink Activities. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Bryce Westlake,Isabella Mahan
While general proclivities for BDSM participation have been investigated in various countries, few large-scale studies have been conducted specifically with BDSM practitioners, which would allow for more in-depth analyses of participation. Through an online survey of 810 BDSM practitioners, the predictability of demographics and BDSM-related traits on the who, what, when, where, why, and how of BDSM
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The Link Between Sexual Disagreements and Separation Proneness: Differences Between Men and Women in a Culturally Diverse Sample. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Dominika Perdoch Sladká,Martin Kreidl
Traditional gender ideologies suggest that sexual disagreements are associated with union instability more strongly among men than among women. Previous studies of this topic were based on one panel survey initiated in the United States in the late 1980s and they provided contradictory results. We revisited this issue using the Generations and Gender Survey, a more recent panel that interviewed 19
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Looking Beyond the Chair: Psycho-Perceptual Predictors of Sexual Distress and Sexual Satisfaction in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Marina Gérard, Kathleen Charvier, Hugues Leduc, Frédérique Courtois
Despite a large body of biomedical research, little is known about the psychological and perceptual predictors of sexual satisfaction (SS) and sexual distress (SD) post spinal cord injury (SCI). Gu...
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Constructing Identity Through Sex-Consumption: The Consumerist Narratives of Israeli Men Who Pay Women for Sex Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Ayelet Prior, Einat Peled
This study examined how consumerism shapes the identity construction processes of Israeli men who pay women for sex (MPWS). Using the theoretical framework of symbolic interaction and the theoretic...
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Let’s Talk About Sex(ual Health): Young Adult Women’s Disclosure of Their Pornography Use to Their Romantic Partners Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Emily F. Galper, Melissa F. Tindage
Within romantic relationships, secret-keeping has been related to negative outcomes whereas self-disclosure has been related to positive outcomes. Exploring young adult women’s pornography use disc...
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Editor’s Introduction Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Kirstin Mitchell
Published in The Journal of Sex Research (Vol. 60, No. 7, 2023)
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Hey ChatGPT, Let’s Talk About Sexual Consent Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Tiffany L. Marcantonio, Karen E. Nielsen, Michelle Haikalis, Ruschelle M. Leone, Jacqueline Woerner, Elizabeth C. Neilson, Anne Marie Schipani-McLaughlin
ABSTRACT Access to sexual health education, such as education on sexual consent, is limited in the US. Artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, provides a potential opportunity to increase access to sexual consent information and education. However, what ChatGPT knows about sexual consent and if this aligns with the current evidence-based literature on sexual consent is unclear. The goal of this
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Communicating Sex Work Online: A Content Analysis of Client and Provider Discourse in r/SexWorkers Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Nur E. Makbul, Rubaiya Zannat, Brent J. Hale
ABSTRACT The growth of digital technologies has enabled the creation of online platforms for sex workers to share, create, and gather information. To elucidate how this community leverages social media, the current study analyzed how sex workers and related groups (e.g. clients) communicate in a pseudonymous online space – r/SexWorkers. A content analysis of 103 posts and 967 comments submitted to
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“I Can Tell You Wanna F***”: A Content Analysis of Sexual Communication in Popular Song Lyrics Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Cassandra Alexopoulos, Annie Maheux, Zoë D. Peterson
ABSTRACT Given that exposure to sexual messages in song lyrics can influence sociocultural norms and expectations surrounding consent communication between partners, we sought to understand the types of messages regarding sexual initiation and consent language that are available to media consumers. Through the lens of sexual script theory, we conducted a quantitative content analysis of sexual consent
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U.S. College Students’ Sexual Risk Behaviors Before and During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Kristin L. Moilanen, Yue Ni, Nicholas A. Turiano
ABSTRACT The present study describes changes in young adults’ sexual behaviors during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Latent class growth analyses (LCGAs) conducted with four waves of data collected between July 2019 to May 2020 in N = 775 college students (Mage = 18.61, SD = 0.33; 50.3% female, 90.2% White) revealed the presence of high- and low-risk classes in separate models for oral, vaginal, and
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The Mating Psychology of Incels (Involuntary Celibates): Misfortunes, Misperceptions, and Misrepresentations Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 William Costello, Vania Rolon, Andrew G. Thomas, David P. Schmitt
ABSTRACT Mating represents a suite of fundamental adaptive problems for humans. Yet a community of men, called incels (involuntary celibates), forge their identity around their perceived inability to solve these problems. Many incels engage in misogynistic online hostility, and there are concerns about violence stemming from the community. Despite significant media speculation about the potential mating
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Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and Problematic Pornography Use in Cisgender Sexual Minority Individuals: The Associations with Minority Stress, Social Support, and Sexualized Drug Use Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Karol Lewczuk, Magdalena Wizła, Agnieszka Glica, Aleksandra Diana Dwulit
ABSTRACT Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), recently recognized in the ICD-11 as an independent disorder, has been shown to be more prevalent in sexual minorities. However, we still lack studies investigating which factors contribute to CSBD and related behaviors in this group. In our cross-sectional study, we investigated the relationships between characteristics potentially contributing