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{"title":"Male Homosexuality in Children’s Literature, 1867–1918: Young Uranians 1st editionMale Homosexuality in Children’s Literature, 1867–1918: Young Uranians 1st edition, by Eric L. Tribunella, New York, Routledge, 2023, 214 pp, £35.09 (eBook), ISBN 9781003370529","authors":"Lodiana Ayu, Siswanto Masruri, Khoiruddin Bashori, Fitriah M. Suud","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2271420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2271420","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135778327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Satanists’ sexual self-concept","authors":"Samuel Danielson, Eric Sprankle","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2266397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2266397","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe present study examines several sexual behaviors and attitudes within an international sample (n = 908) of modern Satanists. Sociodemographic and religious data from this sample are provided. Frequencies of Satanists’ engagement in different sexual behaviors are also explored. Furthermore, two aspects of Satanists’ sexual self-concept, sexual self-esteem and sexual anxiety, are assessed along with these variables’ relationships with the strength of Satanists’ group identity and the length of time identifying as a Satanist. Results indicate that the strength of Satanists’ identity impacts both their sexual self-esteem and sexual anxiety. Limitations and directions for future research on Satanism and sexuality are discussed.LAY SUMMARYThe purpose of this study is to examine the sexual behaviors and attitudes of modern Satanists. Several different kinds of sexual behaviors were examined. Additionally, the way in which modern Satanists see themselves sexually was assessed. This study also aimed to determine how identifying as a Satanist impacts how Satanists see themselves sexually.Keywords: Sexual self-conceptSatanismsexual anxietysexual self-esteemSatanists Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationNotes on contributorsSamuel DanielsonSamuel Danielson is a graduate of the clinical psychology master’s program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. His research interests include the effects of religious beliefs and attitudes on sexuality, Satanism, and compulsive sexual behavior.Eric SprankleDr. Eric Sprankle is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato where he is also the co-founder and co-director of the Sexuality Studies program. His current research focuses on the intersections of sexuality, stigma, and Satanism.","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135858587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proactive personality and adults’ sexual satisfaction levels: exploring the role of body image and Sensation-Seeking","authors":"Hasan Batmaz, Eyüp Çelik","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2269371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2269371","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractWhether proactive personality affects sexual satisfaction has been included in this research as a subject that has not been considered. It is also an important point of view to what extent body image and sensation seeking will have an impact. This research was conducted to determine the relationships between proactive personality and sexual satisfaction and body image and sensation seeking and the mediating effect of body image and sensation seeking on the relationship between proactive personality and sexual satisfaction. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 320 participants. Data analysis was done with regression and Pearson correlation coefficient. A proactive personality was positively related to sexual satisfaction, and sensation-seeking was negatively related to body image. As a result of the mediation analysis based on regression to determine the mediating effects concluded that body image and sensation-seeking had a mediating effect on the relationship between proactive personality and sexual satisfaction. These results improve our understanding of the underlying mechanism between proactive personality and sexual satisfaction, considering the roles of adults’ body perceptions and exciting activities.LAY SUMMARYThose in managerial positions are expected to have a proactive personality. To have a dynamic structure in the workplace and to be more productive, individuals’ sexual satisfaction levels should be at a sufficient level. In this study, it was revealed that individuals with high levels of proactive personality also have high levels of sexual satisfaction. In addition, the level of negative perception of body image, which is negatively related to sexual satisfaction, is also negatively related to proactive personality. In addition, among the factors related to the relationship between proactive personality and sexual satisfaction, sensation-seeking has a positive effect, while negative body image has a negative effect.Keywords: Proactive personalitysexual satisfactionbody imagesensation-seeking AcknowledgmentsThank numerous individuals who participated in this study. Thanks to all the peer reviewers and editors for their opinions and suggestions.Disclosure statementThe authors declare no conflict of interest.Data availability statementThe data that support this study will be shared upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.Additional informationFundingThis research did not receive any specific funding.","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136212993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sexuality is not age-related: an interview study","authors":"Magnus Stentagg, Lisa Skär, Terese Lindberg","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2259325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2259325","url":null,"abstract":"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.","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135094770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Greater mindfulness does not influence sexual satisfaction but is independently associated with lower relationship satisfaction","authors":"Selim Arpacioglu, Zeynep Beyza Arpacioglu, Gozde Avsar","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2259821","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2259821","url":null,"abstract":"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","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135590590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial introduction","authors":"Markie L. C. Twist","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2251819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2251819","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135902375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing and understanding body image and body satisfaction in gay and bisexual men through objectification theory","authors":"Brandon Simpson","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2258350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2258350","url":null,"abstract":"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.","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135538850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does anxiety sensitivity interfere with sexual well-being? Evidence from a community sample","authors":"Janine V. Olthuis, Emma M. Connell, Lucia F. O’Sullivan, E. Sandra Byers","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2260990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2260990","url":null,"abstract":"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.","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135816278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Therapists’ use of feedback from clients about Sensate Focus exercises: an interpretive description of therapists’ perspectives","authors":"John Shanahan","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2259833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2259833","url":null,"abstract":"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).","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135959915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mbari and uncle Nicodemus: Male representations in the heterosexual discourse among female undergraduates in Nigeria","authors":"God’sgift Ogban Uwen","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2023.2258079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2258079","url":null,"abstract":"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.","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134911075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}