Pub Date : 2023-10-09DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2259325
Magnus Stentagg, Lisa Skär, Terese Lindberg
Increased knowledge of how sexuality is expressed in older persons may create opportunities for healthcare professionals to perform care according to a person-centered approach. To describe older people’s experiences of sexuality concerning aging, a qualitative study was conducted. Eight persons aged 60 and above were interviewed, and the obtained data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that the participants were certain of being sexually active as they got older. Awareness of what old age can bring regarding illness and increased medication intake was clear, alongside the importance of discussing sexuality with friends or a partner. Age was not seen as an obstacle to continuously being sexually active, and new ways to maintain intimacy and sexuality were identified. According to our results sexuality in older people is about well-being and intimate relationships. Creating opportunities for a trusting, caring relationship can strengthen older people’s sexual health. Healthcare professionals must, therefore, make possibilities for trustful relationships to support and discuss sexuality with older people.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-04DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2259821
Selim Arpacioglu, Zeynep Beyza Arpacioglu, Gozde Avsar
AbstractThe aim of this cross-sectional study was to elucidate whether mindfulness was associated with relationship and/or sexual satisfaction among individuals in a regular relationship and to assess potential links with other factors. The research group consisted of 276 adults who were in a relationship regardless of marriage. Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI), New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS) were applied to all individuals. In the study group, 160 (58%) of the individuals were female, 116 (42%) were male, 62.3% were married, 59.8% were self-acquainted with their partner and 67.4% lived together with their partner or with their partner and children. Factors contributing to greater sexual satisfaction were shorter relationship duration and being a male, while those with an arranged marriage and those cohabiting with their partner had lower sexual satisfaction. Older age and, very interestingly, higher levels of mindfulness were associated with lower levels of relationship satisfaction. Finally, sexual and relationship satisfaction were closely associated and were respectively identified as independent factors for CSI and NSSS scores. There is a need for more comprehensive longitudinal studies evaluating relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction to assess causal relationships and to identify interventions that could benefit relationships.Keywords: Sexual behaviorsexual activitysexual satisfactionmindfulnesssexual partners Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Ethical approvalThis study was performed in line with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Approval was granted by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Kent University (Date: 28.05.2020/No: 77083609-100/132).Authors’ contributionsAll authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by Selim Arpacioglu, Beyza Arpacioglu and Gozde Avsar. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Selim Arpacioglu, Beyza Arpacioglu and Gozde Avsar and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.Additional informationFundingThe authors declare that no funds, grants, or other support were received during the preparation of this manuscript.Notes on contributorsSelim ArpaciogluSelim Arpacioglu is an assistant professor at İstanbul Altınbaş University, Faculty of Medicine. He is a certified member and sex therapist of CETAD (Sexual Education Treatment and Research Association). He works and makes researches as sex therapist, psychodynamic therapist, and psychiatrist.Zeynep Beyza ArpaciogluZeynep Beyza Arpacioglu is psychiatrist at Erenköy Research and Training Hospital, she is working as both clinical and supervisor at Erenköy psychotherapy center. She finished theoretic courses of CETAD program and she is specifically interested in women’s mental and sexual h
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Pub Date : 2023-10-02DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2251819
Markie L. C. Twist
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Pub Date : 2023-09-27DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2258350
Brandon Simpson
AbstractBody dissatisfaction and the prevalence of Objectification Theory are researched and often discussed in terms of cisgender women. Research that mentions body image in the gay and bisexual community concludes that there is either a small percentage of gay and bisexual men that experience body dissatisfaction or that gay and bisexual men have higher rates of body satisfaction than cisgender women. This study, firstly, aims to assess body image and satisfaction in the understudied gay community. Then, it aims to develop an understanding of gay men’s narratives of body image and body dissatisfaction. Using a unique survey composed of the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS) and the Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBCS), a total of 387 surveys, including 158 cisgender women and 179 gay and bisexual men, were collected. Upon initial observation, gay and bisexual men have greater body satisfaction than cisgender women. However, when grouped by age, gay and bisexual men aged 16-25 have a higher body dissatisfaction than cisgender women and have higher body dissatisfaction than the other age groups of gay and bisexual men. These results start the conversations that experiences that are considered traditionally feminine can affect masculine individuals.LAY SUMMARYThis study examines body image and satisfaction in the gay community, finding that gay and bisexual men generally have higher body satisfaction than cisgender women. However, younger gay and bisexual men aged 16-25 have higher body dissatisfaction than cisgender women and other age groups of gay and bisexual men. These findings suggest that traditionally feminine experiences can impact masculine individuals.Keywords: Body imageobjectification theorygay and bisexual menmbsrq-asoBCS AcknowledgementThank you, Dr. Kelly Kent, for guiding, inspiring, and nurturing this novice research to unearth concepts and data that will help people feel less shame about their experiences. Thank you, Dr. Allen Lipscomb, without you, this piece of literature would not have the opportunity to help shed light on the male experience.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s). The author declares that no funds, grants, or other support were received for conducting this study and no funding was received to assist with the preparation of this manuscript. The author has no relevant financial or non-financial interest to disclose. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by Brandon Simpson. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Brandon Simpson and has approved the final manuscript.Data availability statementThe authors confirm that the data supporting the findings of this study are available within the article The author was the sole contributor to the study concept and design.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-25DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2260990
Janine V. Olthuis, Emma M. Connell, Lucia F. O’Sullivan, E. Sandra Byers
AbstractAnxiety sensitivity has been identified as a transdiagnostic risk factor with implications for problems in sexual well-being; those with higher anxiety sensitivity tend to experience poorer sexual well-being. The current study extended work examining links between anxiety sensitivity and sexual well-being to a community sample while taking into account broader psychological well-being. Participants were 484 men, women, and gender diverse adults (Mage = 31.70 years; SD = 11.26) who had engaged in partnered sexual activity at least once in their lifetime. We assessed sexual well-being broadly by including measures of sexual function, cognitive-affective responses (i.e. sexual satisfaction, sexual self-esteem, sexual distress), and sexual behavior (i.e. frequency of sexual activity, avoidance of sex). Multiple regression analyses showed that anxiety sensitivity is linked to poorer sexual well-being among men and women. Associations between anxiety sensitivity and sexual pain, sexual satisfaction (for women), and sexual distress persisted over and above the contributions of psychological well-being. Few gender effects were noted, suggesting that these experiences are common to all. Findings have clinical implications relevant to those working with individuals with anxiety or sexual problems.Lay SummaryWe tested the relation between anxiety sensitivity (fear of arousal-related body sensations like rapid heartrate) and sexual well-being. Data were collected from surveys completed by 484 adults. Results showed that having higher anxiety sensitivity was linked to more sexual pain, worse sexual satisfaction (for women), and more sexual distress.Keywords: Anxietyanxiety sensitivitydepressionsexual well-being AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank their team of undergraduate research assistants, Emily MacKenzie, Emma Giberson, Taylor McAulay, and Julia Keilty, for help with literature review, participant recruitment, and data management. They would also like to thank the participants for their time and contributions to the study.Disclosure statementThe authors have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
摘要:焦虑敏感性已被确定为一种跨诊断风险因素，对性健康问题具有影响;焦虑敏感度高的人往往性生活更差。目前的研究将研究焦虑敏感性和性健康之间联系的工作扩展到一个社区样本，同时考虑到更广泛的心理健康。参与者是484名男性、女性和不同性别的成年人(年龄= 31.70岁;SD = 11.26)，一生中至少有过一次伴侣性行为。我们通过包括性功能、认知情感反应(即性满足、性自尊、性痛苦)和性行为(即性活动频率、性回避)的测量来广泛评估性幸福。多元回归分析表明，焦虑敏感性与男性和女性较差的性健康有关。焦虑敏感性与性疼痛、性满足(女性)和性困扰之间的关联持续存在，超过心理健康的贡献。几乎没有注意到性别影响，这表明这些经历对所有人来说都是普遍的。研究结果对那些有焦虑或性问题的人有临床意义。我们测试了焦虑敏感性(对与觉醒相关的身体感觉的恐惧，比如心跳加快)和性幸福感之间的关系。数据收集自484名成年人完成的调查。结果显示，焦虑敏感性越高，性疼痛越多，性满意度越差(对女性来说)，性困扰越多。作者要感谢他们的本科研究助理团队，Emily MacKenzie, Emma Giberson, Taylor McAulay和Julia Keilty，感谢他们在文献综述、参与者招募和数据管理方面的帮助。他们还想感谢参与者的时间和对研究的贡献。声明作者无已知利益冲突需要披露。
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Pub Date : 2023-09-23DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2259833
John Shanahan
AbstractSensate Focus (SF) forms a core part of psychosexual therapy (PST) but in many respects is under researched. A literature review identified gaps in research including: how practitioners use language when asking for feedback, in particular about sensations and pleasure, and how they help clients deal with specific distractions and blockages arising from SF exercises. Sally Thorne’s Interpretative Description methodology was used for this study, using a social constructionist epistemology and interpretive theoretical perspective. Seven therapists were selected using purposive sampling and participated in semi-structured interviews, analysed using Template Analysis. The results identified two general approaches to dealing with feedback, characterised as “touch-centred” feedback and “broad-based” feedback, though the differences are ones of emphasis rather than a strict demarcation. Therapists are also divided about the value of asking clients about their experience of pleasure in SF exercises. Differences were found in the kinds of techniques used to address distractions and blockages and the extent to which Mindfulness is applied. Recommendations made relate to raising the profile of Mindfulness in training courses, giving greater emphasis to client note-taking after sensate focus exercises, and the need for further research into the language used by therapists when dealing with feedback.LAY SUMMARYThis research was designed to help psychosexual therapists develop a greater understanding of how to process feedback from clients about Sensate Focus exercises. Recommendations include a greater emphasis on teaching Mindfulness in training courses and encouraging clients to make written notes after exercises to inform their feedback with the therapist.Keywords: Sensate focuspleasuredistractions AcknowledgmentsI would like to thank Peter Cardew, my supervisor, for his advice, support, and patience as I navigated my way through this research. Sadly, Peter passed away soon after the research was completed. I would also like to thank Sally Thorne for her encouraging feedback about using the Interpretive Description methodology. Thanks also to the therapists who generously gave their time for this research.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
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Pub Date : 2023-09-14DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2258079
God’sgift Ogban Uwen
AbstractThis paper examines the various labels ascribed to males in the heterosexual discourse among female undergraduates in Nigeria. Insights from Community of Practice and Sexual Script Theory were used to demonstrate the use of situated linguistic choices to establish the differentials in male sexual behaviours. Data for the study were generated through participant observation and unstructured interviews with the aid of audiotape recordings and field notes. The study involves a representative sample of 22 female undergraduates who served as participants and research assistants. The findings reveal that situated language practices stimulate heterosexual discourses where female undergraduates creatively ascribe labels to the different males’ sexual scripts. The labels include those related to male sexual performance, body size and size of sex organs, financial and marital status, familial and gatekeeping roles, and other routine sexual behaviours shown by men in sexual phases such as advances, arousal and intercourse. The scripts are also combined to re-enact the peculiar sexual narratives by the female students that show emerging sexual orientations. It is believed that the categorisation of such males’ sexual behaviours in the University social contexts, would provide a basis for comparison with the sexual practices of other young adults’ social groups across the globe.LAY SUMMARYThe paper discusses the various strands of sexual scripts shown by men in their heterosexual relationships with female undergraduates in a Nigerian University. The students ascribed labels based on the sexual performance, economic and marital status, and other routine behaviours that have an impact on the male sexual lifestyle.Keywords: Sexual labelsheterosexual discoursefemale undergraduatesmale sexual partnersNigeria Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.Additional informationNotes on contributorsGod’sgift Ogban UwenDr God’sgift Ogban Uwen is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Calabar, Nigeria. His research interest include: Sociolinguistics, Semiotics and Pragmatics, and he reviews for Scopus indexed journals. He is a member of revered academic and professional associations and has published in reputable journals including Journal of Language, Identity & Education, European Journal of Humour Research, International Journal of Language Education, Language Matters, International Journal of Multilingualism, Forum for Linguistics Studies, and Environment and Social Psychology, among others.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-13DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2258102
Ana Sofia Vieira, Henrique Castro Santos, Joana Pereira, Luís Madeira
AbstractIn this work we aim to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic measures influenced frequency of intercourse, auto-erotic behaviors, sexual desire and satisfaction and quality of couple relationships of the Portuguese Population. We also aimed to address if these changes were different across gender, relationship and work status (home-based; in-office work). This was an observational cross-sectional study, performed through an online survey. We included 316 participants. About half of the participants who were in a relationship revealed no relationship impact. The mean impact was more positive in home-based participants (1,96 vs 1,81). Half of the participants had a decrease in frequency of sexual intercourse, with in-office workers reporting a greater reduction. Mean increases in masturbation were higher in men (p < 0,001) and home-based participants (p = 0,012). Pornography consumption was higher in single (p = 0,044) and home-based participants (p = 0,04). Sexual desire was higher in single (p = 0,047) and home-based participants (p = 0,014). Sexual satisfaction was lower in single (p < 0,001) and in-office workers (p = 0,282). Home-based participants had a more positive mean impact in most variables, which was significant for participants who were in a relationship and home-based.Lay SummaryThe COVID-19 lockdown measures gave us an unprecedented look at the relationship between social isolation, romantic relationships, and human sexuality. Our work provides a portrait of the Portuguese population, pointing to the possibility that couples who spent more time at home during this period had less negative sexual and relational outcomes.Keywords: Sexual behaviorcouple relationshipsCOVID-19lockdownPortugal AcknowledgmentsThere are no acknowledgments to report.Authors’ contributionsAll authors contributed equally to the development of the manuscript.Disclosure statementThere is no conflict of interest to report.Ethical considerationsThe protocol for this study was reviewed and approved by the ethics committee of Centro Hospitalar Psiquiátrico de Lisboa. All participants gave their online informed consent to the use of their data prior to answering the survey.Statement of consentAll authors consent the publication of the article.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-13DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2258097
Christine E. Leistner, Laura M. Vowels, Matthew J. Vowels, Kristen P. Mark
AbstractCommunication is an important component of many healthy sexual and romantic relationships. Positive communication strategies including expressing fondness and affection, exchanging compliments, and disclosing information about oneself with a partner are associated with relationship and sexual satisfaction, but less is known about its association to sexual desire. Most of the current literature has used traditional statistical analyses that assume errors are normally distributed and that associations between variables are linear. Our study aimed to examine the ways daily levels of four positive communication strategies are associated with relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and sexual desire among 246 mixed sex couples (N = 492). We performed both traditional hierarchical linear modeling and machine learning to provide a complimentary view of results from the different data analytic techniques. Findings indicated that daily positive communication received from a partner was associated with all outcome variables of interest that day as well as for subsequent days for both partners in the couple. All positive communication strategies predicted daily levels of desire, sexual satisfaction, and relationship satisfaction for the individual and each had unique associations with partner outcomes. Unique nonlinear interactions were found using machine learning. Findings have implications for researchers and practitioners.Lay SummaryWe found that when a person reports receiving positive communication from their romantic partner (fondness, affection, compliments and intimate disclosure) on a given day, both partners have higher levels of desire and satisfaction on that day. Positive communication can be practiced by couples to enhance their sexual and relational lives.Keywords: Desiresatisfactionsexualmachine learningpositive communication Data sharing statementDue to the nature of this research, participants of this study did not agree for their data to be shared publicly, so supporting data is not available.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Additional informationFundingThis study was funded by the Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-11DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2023.2253766
Lauren Bailey, Casey Gamboni, Matthew Reid
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