Abstract Objectives This paper describes migration toward the UK, sex work involvement, use of health services, and health issues. Methods This qualitative study interviewed twenty-five men. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Five main themes emerged: emigration, migration routes, sex work entrance, use of health services, and main health outcomes. Conclusions Discrimination and

Abstract Objective: Infertility can have adverse effects on sexuality of women. This study aims to examine the effect of sexual counseling based on the BETTER Model on the sexual function of Iranian women with infertility. Method: Eighty women with infertility were randomly assigned to either intervention or control groups. Female Sexual Function Index and Enrich Marital Satisfaction Scale were completed

Abstract Objectives: Sexual satisfaction is an important component of sexual health and wellbeing across the life course, including adolescence. While research on pornography use and sexual satisfaction has become increasingly common, the vast majority of studies have focused on adults. An additional limitation of studies to date is a lack of assessment of mediating mechanisms. Methods: To help address

Abstract Objective This study aimed to determine reproductive health, sexual functions, and sexual satisfaction levels of males with disabilities. Methods: The study had a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design and was conducted on 136 males with disabilities. Data was collected using an introduction form, International Index of Erectile Function, the Erectile Performance Anxiety Index

Abstract Pornography consumption is increasing. Nevertheless, in Portugal, research is scarce, namely its relationship with psychosocial variables. We investigated the relation between human values and attitudes toward pornography consumption. Values were measured through the Basic Values Survey and attitudes toward pornography consumption were assessed with the Scale of Attitudes Toward Consumption

Abstract Objectives: To examine the process of condom discontinuation among members of the National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria who had been required to take part in a compulsory one year national service right after tertiary graduation. Methods: We used a qualitative research design to achieve this objective. Results: Findings revealed that the motivations for condom discontinuation among our sample

Abstract Objective: This study explored the relationship between body appreciation and discontinuing contraception due to concern about weight gain. Methods: A racially and ethnically diverse sample of women, from the United States, (n = 494) was recruited online. Binomial logistic regression was used for analysis. Results: Participants with higher body appreciation were less likely to stop taking

Abstract Condoms remain an important method for preventing HIV prevention and unintentional pregnancies, however their use in South Africa is sub-optimal. We analyzed survey data on reported condom use among 3009 sexually active adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15–24 years, and qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions with 237 AGYW and 38 male peers. Our findings describe

Abstract Condoms remain an important method for preventing HIV prevention and unintentional pregnancies, however their use in South Africa is sub-optimal. We analyzed survey data on reported condom use among 3009 sexually active adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15–24 years, and qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions with 237 AGYW and 38 male peers. Our findings describe

Abstract Objectives To describe long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) users’ knowledge, patient-provider interactions, and condom use associated with LARC use. Methods: Data are from the 2018 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, a probability survey of Americans aged 14–49. Results: Of 1,451 sexually active women, 11.2% used intrauterine devices, and 3.1% used implants. Approximately

Abstract The stigmatization of people with pedophilia was previously identified as a “blind spot” in stigma research. This systematic review updates and expands on Jahnke and Hoyer’s 2013 review to understand (1) factors contributing to stigma toward people with sexual interest in children, (2) experiences of stigma, and (3) how stigma can be challenged and reduced. Thematic synthesis was used to analyze

Abstract Objective To investigate how orgasmic difficulty may impact women’s sexual/relationship quality depending upon their cultural origin. Method: We used a cross-sectional, multinational survey designed to assess orgasmic difficulty during partnered sex and other sexual/relationship factors in 88 Pakistani and 188 U.S. women. Results: Pakistani women reported less orgasmic difficulty than U.S

Abstract Objectives: To examine the relationship of food insecurity with sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners and non-condom use. Methods: Data on food insecurity (hunger) and sexual behaviors from 205,296 adolescents from 53 countries. Associations were analyzed using meta-analysis. Results: Overall, 16.0% of the adolescents ever had sexual intercourse and the prevalence of moderate and severe

Abstract Objectives We investigated whether the context of first-time intercourse (FTI) was associated with internal consent feelings and external consent communication at FTI. Method College students (n = 1020) from universities in Canada and the United States retrospectively reported on their FTI. Results Using structural equation modeling, we found that the context of participants’ FTI (e.g. age

Abstract Objectives: To examine the relationship of food insecurity with sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners and non-condom use. Methods: Data on food insecurity (hunger) and sexual behaviors from 205,296 adolescents from 53 countries. Associations were analyzed using meta-analysis. Results: Overall, 16.0% of the adolescents ever had sexual intercourse and the prevalence of moderate and severe

Abstract Risky sexual behavior can lead to negative outcomes (e.g., pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections). Adolescents may engage in risky sex less often if families talk about sexual safety or if adolescents engage in emotion regulation (ER) skills, however, research is lacking on how ER may be a barrier to sexual health communication. This exploratory study was a secondary analysis of baseline

Abstract Objective Using mixed methods, we conducted an acceptability study of an existing eHealth couples-based HIV prevention intervention with 42 male couples in Lima, Peru. Methods: Via individual-level interviews, 90% of couples reported high acceptability of the intervention, and liked the agreement builder activity the most. Results: Three key themes emerged, indicating couples wanted: more

Abstract Objectives To determine the relationship between marriage satisfaction and sexual functions in couples undergoing infertility treatment. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 110 heterosexual couples who attended an outpatient infertility clinic in Turkey, between June 2018 and June 2019. Results In the study, 77.3% of the women and 43.6% of the men receiving infertility treatment

Abstract Objectives The study aimed at assessing women’s sexual health literacy and its related factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 reproductive-age women selected through a two-stage cluster sampling procedure. Results: Among the participants, 23.3% had limited related literacy. Age, education, husband’s education, and economic status affected sexual health literacy

Abstract Objectives: The study investigates how trans masculine and nonbinary individuals describe the use of their bodies during sexual activities. Methods: Three hundred and sixty-one trans masculine and nonbinary individuals were asked to describe their use of body during sex through an online survey. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: Eleven subthemes emerged that were organized

Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to address the relationships between demographics and sexsomnia episodes, and sexual health issues in affected individuals. This study is the first sexsomnia survey conducted in Turkey. Sexsomnia comprises involuntary, unconscious sexual behavior during sleep, observed by a bed partner. Method:To reach people with and without sexsomnia, an online

Abstract Background: Clitoral reconstruction (CR) is surgical reparation of the clitoris cut as part of the practice of female genital cutting (FGC) available in a handful of countries, including Sweden. The surgery aims at restoring the clitoris esthetically and functionally, thus has implications for sexual health. Gynaecological examinations can be an opportunity for dialogue regarding women’s sexual

Abstract Objectives To assess the influence of renal transplantation on sexual function. Methods Prospective study including all patients who underwent a kidney transplantation between January 2013 and February 2015. Sexual function was measured before, at 6, 12 months after transplantation and at the last follow-up with IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) and FSFI (Female Sexual Function

Abstract This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and desire for continued education among Guyanese doctors with regards to LGBT health. It utilized a mixed methodology of quantitative, self-administered online surveys among 90 doctors, and qualitative semi-structured individual interviews with 8 other doctors. Descriptive and analytic calculations were performed on the quantitative data while

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the knowledge, perceptions, and awareness of contraceptives among college students in Vietnam and the United States (US). Methods: The cross-sectional data were collected using a self-administered survey from January to March of 2019 in Vietnam and the US. There were 546 Vietnamese participants and 538 US participants. Nearly 70% of the participants

Abstract This study aims to evaluate a reproductive systems augmented reality (AR) application for use in sexual health education. AR material included learner interactivity and a 3D video. Sixteen counselor candidates voluntarily registered to the sexual health class. A Reproductive Systems Questionnaire and an AR interview form were used to collect data. The participants were evaluated with a pretest

Abstract Objectives To examine the use of the female condom (FC) for anal sex among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. Methods: An online survey among 3,837 MSM. Results: 5.2% had used the FC for anal sex. Use was higher among those who had used the FC for vaginal sex (OR = 14.39, p < .001), those with multiple partners, (OR = 2.68, p = .004), and those who were HIV-positive (OR

Abstract Objectives This meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in healthy women and to investigate the related demographic factors. Methods Studies that were conducted in Turkey were included in the analysis. Results The prevalence of FSD, arousal, desire, pain/vaginismus, satisfaction, lubrication, and orgasm disorders were 39.65, 31, 31.3, 17.6, 23.8,

Abstract Objectives Research examining sex among college students has frequently focused on negative sexual experiences. This study aimed to understand situational predictors of various dimensions of students’ sexual experiences. Methods: 427 college students participated in a 60-day daily survey; 213 reported sex and were asked questions about each sexual encounter. Results: 1,664 sexual encounters

Abstract Objectives Objectives were to describe menstrual and intravaginal practices and sexual risk behaviors among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Tanzania. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in secondary schools in Tanzania. Data on menstrual practices (e.g., product use), intravaginal practices (e.g., douching), and sexual risk were analyzed using chi-square and loglinear

Abstract Objectives The current study aimed to test a conceptual model considering the interrelated role of psycho-sexual (including anxiety, body image satisfaction (BIS), self-esteem, and sexual function (SF)), and socio-demographic factors (including age, education, income, BMI, and duration of infertility) on quality of life (QOL) of Iranian infertile women. We also test the mediating role of SF

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to determine the effect of nurses’ way of working on depression indications and their sexual lives (N = 163). Methods: The study had a correlational design. The present study was conducted with the participation of 163 women nurses who met the criteria for participation in the research in Turkey. The questionnaire included three psychometrically tested scales: the

Abstract Background This study evaluated the prevalence and symptoms of sexual and urinary disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods: MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, ProQuest, and Science Direct were searched to find the articles published during 2000–2018.The quality of the selected studies was determined based on STROBE checklist. Moreover, I 2 and Cochrane Q-test

Abstract Objectives A growing body of research suggests that childhood neglect is associated with several negative repercussions in adulthood such as low self-esteem. However, we know little about howvictims navigate their sexuality. Methods: We explored associations between childhood neglect, identity impairment and sexual disturbances in adulthood, and examined the mediating role of identity difficulties

Abstract Purpose The rural areas of Colombia represent distinct regions with some of the more entrenched male power imbalances (machismo) in Latin America and Caribbean. Pregnancies among adolescents are associated with significant social, health, educational and economic outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of adolescent pregnancy in Colombia. Methods: The 2015 Demographic

Abstract Objective This paper has attempted to explore factors which should be considered in designing a sexuality education package for severe mental illness. Method: Twenty-one in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted in one of the psychiatric hospitals in Tehran. All participants were selected by purposive sampling. Interviews continued until data were saturated. Using conventional qualitative

Abstract Objective To determine whether youths with chronic conditions differ from healthy peers in their online sexual behavior. Methods Youths with limiting or non-limiting chronic conditions were compared to healthy controls about their online sexual practices separately by gender. Results Only females with limiting conditions had significantly greater online sexual activity than healthy ones, especially

Abstract Objectives Comparing patients with vaginismus with women without vaginismus in terms of anxiety, childhood trauma, and other sexual dysfunctions. Methods: Outpatients with vaginismus (n = 50) and subjects for comparison (n = 50) were recruited from a hospital in a large Turkish city. The Beck Anxiety Inventory, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, and Golombok–Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction

Abstract Objective To analyze how adolescent perceptions on the risks of pregnancy for physical health and self-development in this stage of life are associated with five personal tools. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1163 rural adolescents and estimated two logistic regression models. Results: Adolescent perceptions on the risks of pregnancy were associated with personal tools regarding

Abstract Despite mounting evidence supporting the benefits of condom use in decreasing the risk of HIV infections, condom use has been reportedly low in the Philippines. The objective of the study was to determine which constructs of the Health Belief Model could efficiently predict the utilization of condoms, using structural equation modeling. Purposive sampling within the Philippine gay and bisexual

Abstract This paper responds to the call to better understand sexual health among South Asians in the United States. Utilizing the sexual health model as a guiding framework, this paper examines the state of research on South Asian sexual health, discusses the research gaps and makes practice, policy, and research recommendations. Recommendations for future research include a need for disaggregated

Abstract Objectives: In spite of growing concerns about adolescents’ pornography use, research on problematic pornography use (PPU) in this population is scarce. Method: We examined the structure and prevalence of PPU symptoms across 6 months in 337 male Croatian adolescents. Results: Network analysis indicated that associations among PPU symptoms were highly stable, which was not the case with being

Abstract Objectives: Despite evidence that menstrual bleeding is a risk factor for sexually transmissible infections, few studies have assessed the prevalence of, and reasons for, condom use during menses. The objectives of the present study were to examine (1) the prevalence of condom use during menses; (2) if condom use during menses varies depending on age and gender inequality of country of residence;

Abstract Objective: To review HIV/AIDS-related stigma-reduction interventions for professionals and students from health-related disciplines. Methods: A scoping review was conducted to identify the key characteristics of the interventions in electronic databases up to April 2018. Results: 45 studies were included in the review. The majority of interventions adopted a combination of approaches. Interventions

Abstract Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of race/ethnicity and number of male partners with sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening among college women in the United States. Methods: Using National Survey of Family Growth data, survey-weighted multiple predictor logistic regression models were analyzed. Results: Hispanic, Black, and Other race women had higher

Abstract Objective: Female survivors of intimate partner violence have greater risk for contracting HIV/STI’s and experiencing dissociation. However, no studies have examined the association between dissociation and condom use self-efficacy in this population. This study explored whether dissociation during sex was negatively associated with condom use self-efficacy. Methods: Thirty-five women (88%

Abstract Aim: What is the prevalence of using lubricants and medication to enhance erectile function among older adults, and what predicts such use? Methods: Survey data were collected in probability samples among 60–75 year olds in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal. Results: In men, the use of medication was highest in Norway (26%) and lowest in Portugal (12%). In women, the use of lubricants

Abstract Objective: Barriers to help-seeking for sexual issues endanger sexual health rights of the growing population of older adults. This study set out to explore older Norwegian adults’ experience of help-seeking for sexual issues. Methods: Thirty-two men and women aged 65–85 years were interviewed. Five themes were identified using thematic analysis: (1) Dynamics in communication, (2) Understandings

Abstract Objective: To examine how internalized homonegativity (IH) and face visibility on online-dating applications relate to HIV risk-taking in gay men. Methods: Gay men (n = 277) completed an online survey measuring IH, face visibility on online-dating profile(s), and frequency of unprotected sex. Results: Higher IH related to more unprotected receptive (but not insertive) anal intercourse with

Abstract Objectives: Sexual orientation categories are commonly differentiated in the partner preference literature. Yet little is known about how the variability within each category influences partner preferences. Methods: We investigated women’s (N = 27,611) preferences for sexual dimorphism in male faces in relation to self-reports of sexual attraction to men/women (from ‘not at all’ to ‘very’)

Abstract Objectives: This study had a double goal: (i) analyzing the beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of Portuguese adolescents regarding trans and gender diverse people; and (ii) validating the short version of the Genderism and Transphobia Scale. Methods: A sample of 1,005 Portuguese adolescents aged between 13 and 18 years took part in the study. Results: Results indicated that boys exhibited more

Abstract Objectives: This study explores the intimate relationship context in which sub-Saharan young immigrants (18–25) adopt HIV sexual risk behaviors. Methods: Qualitative data from 37 in-depth semistructured interviews and two focus groups were analyzed through an inductive approach and constant comparative analyses. Results: HIV sexual risk behaviors occurred in four types of intimate relationships

Abstract Objectives: The study aimed to determine the effect of infertility on women’s sexual function and sexual quality of life. Methods: In this case-control study, 316 infertile and 316 fertile women were interviewed in a hospital using the Index of Female Sexual Function and the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female. Results: Sexual function scores of infertile women were lower than fertile

Abstract Objectives: Despite well-documented negative consequences, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) continues to be widely practised. In this systematic review, we investigated women's views of why FGM/C exists and persists. Methods: A meta-ethnographic approach was used in this systematic review of qualitative research. Results: Twenty-seven studies were included in this review and they

Abstract Objectives: As part of a larger Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration-funded project in South Texas, this study sought to understand adults’ needs with regard to engaging in sexual health conversations with youth and young adults. Methods: A total of 223 participants were surveyed to assess comfort engaging in sexual health conversations. Data were analyzed using thematic

(2019). Abstracts for the 24th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) International Journal of Sexual Health: Vol. 31, No. sup1, pp. 1-627.

Abstract The degree of general distress reported by women with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) varies greatly, which might relate to their level of anxiety or depression. A variety of medical problems also has been associated with PGAD symptoms. The current study sought to determine the most significant predictor of sexually related distress and examine possible moderators. Participants

Abstract Objectives: To explore perceptions of condoms associated with complete use and evaluate relationships between condom perceptions, condom use, and sexual quality. Methods: Using data from a U. S. nationally representative probability sample, we assessed individuals’ condom use perceptions and related characteristics of their most recent sexual event through bivariate and regression analyses

Abstract Objectives: Examining Psychological Distress (PD) among older Portuguese gay and bisexual men (GBM), and the mediator role of LGBT community connectedness (LGBTCC) of minority stress variables on PD. Methods: We performed a mediation analysis with LGBTCC as mediator between minority stress variables and PD with a sample of 110 elderly GBM. Results: We found moderate PD levels; LGBTCC was a

Abstract Objectives: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer/questioning (LGBQ), and transgender/nonbinary (trans/NB) youth experience health disparities. Much research combines gender identity with sexual orientation or siloes them, ignoring intersections. Methods: Logistic regressions with representative data from 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (n = 15,970) explores sexual risk. Results: Findings indicate