Pub Date : 2026-01-21DOI: 10.1007/s10508-025-03362-5
Anthony F Bogaert,Jessie E Hernder,Jessica R Johnson
Object of desire self-consciousness (ODSC), a perception of one's own romantic and/or sexual desirability, may play a more important role in women's than in men's sociosexuality, including in their language of sexual communication. We examined whether sexual phrases indicative of ODSC themes referred to, and were expressed by, women more than men using a corpus approach to language in a large database of books. Specifically, variations of the phrase "feel sexy" were examined because this language has been argued to capture a perception of one's desirability but also often indicates an arousal component to that sense of desirability, reflective of ODSC. We examined these phrases, alongside male and female nouns and pronouns, using Google's Ngram function. As hypothesized, the majority (89%) of the "hit" phrases (occurring in at least 40 books) were more associated with a female noun/pronoun than a male noun/pronoun. In addition, when "hit" ODSC phrases occurred with both a female and male noun/pronoun, the female-oriented phrases significantly exceeded the frequency of the equivalent male-oriented phrases. An examination of a sample of the books containing the most frequent ODSC phrase (i.e., "her feel sexy") indicated they were predominantly authored by women (89%). Also, an analysis of the genre of the books containing this phrase indicated that a large proportion (64%) were heterosexual romance novels. Finally, the gendered effects for feel sexy language occurred over and above potentially broader language trends in which women were described more than men in a sexualized context. The gendered language effects for feel sexy language support other research suggesting that ODSC can be an important facet of women's sexual scripts.
欲望对象自我意识（Object of desire self-consciousness，简称ODSC）是一种对自己的浪漫和/或性欲望的感知，它在女性的社会性行为中可能比在男性的社会性行为中发挥更重要的作用，包括在他们的性交流语言中。我们在一个大型图书数据库中使用语料库方法研究了是否女性比男性更多地提到和表达了ODSC主题的性短语。具体来说，我们研究了“感觉性感”这一短语的变体，因为这种语言被认为是为了捕捉对一个人的可取性的感知，但也经常表明这种可取性的唤醒成分，反映了ODSC。我们使用b谷歌的Ngram函数检查了这些短语，以及男性和女性名词和代词。正如假设的那样，大多数（89%）的热门短语（出现在至少40本书中）与女性名词/代词的关系比与男性名词/代词的关系更密切。此外，当“命中”ODSC短语同时出现女性和男性名词/代词时，女性导向短语的频率显著超过同等男性导向短语的频率。对包含最常见的ODSC短语（即“她觉得性感”）的书籍样本的检查表明，它们主要是由女性撰写的（89%）。此外，对包含这句话的书籍类型的分析表明，很大一部分（64%）是异性恋爱情小说。最后，“感觉性感”语言的性别效应出现在潜在的更广泛的语言趋势之上，在这种趋势中，女性比男性在性语境中被描述得更多。性别语言对感觉性感语言的影响支持了其他研究，表明ODSC可能是女性性脚本的一个重要方面。
{"title":"Who \"Feels Sexy\" in the Google Books Corpus? Text-Mining Evidence for Gender Differences in Object of Desire Self-Consciousness.","authors":"Anthony F Bogaert,Jessie E Hernder,Jessica R Johnson","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03362-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03362-5","url":null,"abstract":"Object of desire self-consciousness (ODSC), a perception of one's own romantic and/or sexual desirability, may play a more important role in women's than in men's sociosexuality, including in their language of sexual communication. We examined whether sexual phrases indicative of ODSC themes referred to, and were expressed by, women more than men using a corpus approach to language in a large database of books. Specifically, variations of the phrase \"feel sexy\" were examined because this language has been argued to capture a perception of one's desirability but also often indicates an arousal component to that sense of desirability, reflective of ODSC. We examined these phrases, alongside male and female nouns and pronouns, using Google's Ngram function. As hypothesized, the majority (89%) of the \"hit\" phrases (occurring in at least 40 books) were more associated with a female noun/pronoun than a male noun/pronoun. In addition, when \"hit\" ODSC phrases occurred with both a female and male noun/pronoun, the female-oriented phrases significantly exceeded the frequency of the equivalent male-oriented phrases. An examination of a sample of the books containing the most frequent ODSC phrase (i.e., \"her feel sexy\") indicated they were predominantly authored by women (89%). Also, an analysis of the genre of the books containing this phrase indicated that a large proportion (64%) were heterosexual romance novels. Finally, the gendered effects for feel sexy language occurred over and above potentially broader language trends in which women were described more than men in a sexualized context. The gendered language effects for feel sexy language support other research suggesting that ODSC can be an important facet of women's sexual scripts.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146015115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-21DOI: 10.1007/s10508-025-03364-3
Alexandra B Caloudas,Trenton M Haltom,Jennifer M Taylor
Bladder cancer survivors may be at particular risk for cancer-related sexual problems, given the direct impacts of cancer management on genitalia and internal sex organs. Sexual problems in bladder cancer survivors have received comparatively less attention than those found in other malignancies. We addressed this gap through interviews with male U.S. Veteran bladder cancer survivors (N = 14) in which they described their experiences navigating cancer-related sexual problems as a population with potentially unique experiences and needs. Participants perceived that their sexual problems originated from a complex interplay of factors related to aging, medical comorbidities, and bladder cancer treatments. Nearly all with sexual problems acknowledged the negative impact these problems had on their intimate relationships and expressed surprise or frustration at the changes in sexual functioning they experienced post-diagnosis. While some recalled having received information from their healthcare team about sexual problems associated with bladder cancer treatment, they recommended more information be shared. Others indicated that they had been offered several medical interventions for sexual problems but were either uncomfortable with trying the treatments or had used them unsuccessfully. Many expressed a sense of acceptance of their sexual problems. Veterans' experiences signal a need for targeted, interdisciplinary support including patient education and resources for managing sexual problems in Veteran bladder cancer survivors. Our findings provide valuable information on survivors' experiences and unmet needs and present insights into opportunities to enhance their care.
{"title":"\"It's Killed My Sex Life\": Veteran Bladder Cancer Survivors' Perspectives on Sexual Problems and Intimacy.","authors":"Alexandra B Caloudas,Trenton M Haltom,Jennifer M Taylor","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03364-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03364-3","url":null,"abstract":"Bladder cancer survivors may be at particular risk for cancer-related sexual problems, given the direct impacts of cancer management on genitalia and internal sex organs. Sexual problems in bladder cancer survivors have received comparatively less attention than those found in other malignancies. We addressed this gap through interviews with male U.S. Veteran bladder cancer survivors (N = 14) in which they described their experiences navigating cancer-related sexual problems as a population with potentially unique experiences and needs. Participants perceived that their sexual problems originated from a complex interplay of factors related to aging, medical comorbidities, and bladder cancer treatments. Nearly all with sexual problems acknowledged the negative impact these problems had on their intimate relationships and expressed surprise or frustration at the changes in sexual functioning they experienced post-diagnosis. While some recalled having received information from their healthcare team about sexual problems associated with bladder cancer treatment, they recommended more information be shared. Others indicated that they had been offered several medical interventions for sexual problems but were either uncomfortable with trying the treatments or had used them unsuccessfully. Many expressed a sense of acceptance of their sexual problems. Veterans' experiences signal a need for targeted, interdisciplinary support including patient education and resources for managing sexual problems in Veteran bladder cancer survivors. Our findings provide valuable information on survivors' experiences and unmet needs and present insights into opportunities to enhance their care.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"659 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146005262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-20DOI: 10.1007/s10508-025-03266-4
Robin Engelhardt,Jürgen Maes,Joshua B Grubbs,Dominik Trommer,Shane W Kraus
Problematic pornography use (PPU) is a widespread phenomenon in the USA. Recent research suggests PPU to be related to psychological symptoms. Little is known about these associations on a national level and even less about potential interactions with frequencies of pornography use and masturbation. This study utilized a large representative sample (n = 2,773; 53.7% women; 85.1% heterosexual) of US men and women. We tested associations with PPU as well as interaction effects between mental distress (i.e., anxiety and depression), loneliness, and frequencies of pornography use and masturbation. All study variables displayed statistically significant positive correlations with PPU. Interaction effects between loneliness and pornography use frequency (β = 0.10) and between mental distress and masturbation frequency (β = 0.11) in predicting PPU were found. PPU relates to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and loneliness in US men and women. Individuals who experience loneliness with pornography use and mental distress with masturbation may be specifically vulnerable to PPU. Further research is needed to examine these associations and effects in longitudinal designs.
{"title":"Problematic Pornography Use and Psychological Distress in the USA: A Nationally Representative Study.","authors":"Robin Engelhardt,Jürgen Maes,Joshua B Grubbs,Dominik Trommer,Shane W Kraus","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03266-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03266-4","url":null,"abstract":"Problematic pornography use (PPU) is a widespread phenomenon in the USA. Recent research suggests PPU to be related to psychological symptoms. Little is known about these associations on a national level and even less about potential interactions with frequencies of pornography use and masturbation. This study utilized a large representative sample (n = 2,773; 53.7% women; 85.1% heterosexual) of US men and women. We tested associations with PPU as well as interaction effects between mental distress (i.e., anxiety and depression), loneliness, and frequencies of pornography use and masturbation. All study variables displayed statistically significant positive correlations with PPU. Interaction effects between loneliness and pornography use frequency (β = 0.10) and between mental distress and masturbation frequency (β = 0.11) in predicting PPU were found. PPU relates to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and loneliness in US men and women. Individuals who experience loneliness with pornography use and mental distress with masturbation may be specifically vulnerable to PPU. Further research is needed to examine these associations and effects in longitudinal designs.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146005211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-20DOI: 10.1007/s10508-026-03418-0
Dana Mahr
{"title":"Response to Wright's (2025) \"Why There Are Exactly Two Sexes\".","authors":"Dana Mahr","doi":"10.1007/s10508-026-03418-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-026-03418-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146005213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1007/s10508-025-03282-4
Jacqueline Materu,Eveline T Konje,Ties Boerma,Mark Urassa,Milly Marston,Emma Slaymaker,Jim Todd
Understanding trends in age of first sex and first marriage is vital for interventions addressing sexually transmitted infections (STIs/HIV) and youth sexual behavior. Shifts in these milestones affect fertility, contraceptive use, and STI/HIV dynamics. Traditional descriptive statistics often overlook younger populations, leading to inaccurate trend assessments. This study analyzed trends in median age at first sex and first marriage using survival analysis. Data from eight surveys within Magu Health and Demographic Surveillance System (1994-2016) were analyzed, focusing on individuals aged 15-24 years. The accelerated failure time (AFT) model with log-logistic distribution estimated these medians. Results showed an increase in median age at first sex by one year for both sexes and in first marriage by one year for females and two years for males. The AFT model captured gradual increases from 2003-2004 to 2015-2016 for females and 2003-2004 to 2010 for males, while standard descriptive statistics showed no changes in specific periods: age at first sex, 1996-1997 to 2012-2013 (females) and 2003-2004 to 2012-2013 (males); first marriage, 1994-1995 to 2015-2016 (females) and 2003-2004 to 2010 (males). Individuals with no education had lower median age at first sex (males: 17.1 vs. 18.3 years; females: 16.2 vs. 18.2) and first marriage (females: 18.0 vs. 21.3) than those with secondary or higher education. HIV-positive individuals experienced slightly earlier age at first sex and first marriage than negative individuals. Education plays a pivotal role in delaying these events. The AFT model enriches trend assessment.
{"title":"Trends in Median Age at First Sex and Age at First Marriage Among Youth in Tanzania: Accelerated Failure Time Model (1994-2016).","authors":"Jacqueline Materu,Eveline T Konje,Ties Boerma,Mark Urassa,Milly Marston,Emma Slaymaker,Jim Todd","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03282-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03282-4","url":null,"abstract":"Understanding trends in age of first sex and first marriage is vital for interventions addressing sexually transmitted infections (STIs/HIV) and youth sexual behavior. Shifts in these milestones affect fertility, contraceptive use, and STI/HIV dynamics. Traditional descriptive statistics often overlook younger populations, leading to inaccurate trend assessments. This study analyzed trends in median age at first sex and first marriage using survival analysis. Data from eight surveys within Magu Health and Demographic Surveillance System (1994-2016) were analyzed, focusing on individuals aged 15-24 years. The accelerated failure time (AFT) model with log-logistic distribution estimated these medians. Results showed an increase in median age at first sex by one year for both sexes and in first marriage by one year for females and two years for males. The AFT model captured gradual increases from 2003-2004 to 2015-2016 for females and 2003-2004 to 2010 for males, while standard descriptive statistics showed no changes in specific periods: age at first sex, 1996-1997 to 2012-2013 (females) and 2003-2004 to 2012-2013 (males); first marriage, 1994-1995 to 2015-2016 (females) and 2003-2004 to 2010 (males). Individuals with no education had lower median age at first sex (males: 17.1 vs. 18.3 years; females: 16.2 vs. 18.2) and first marriage (females: 18.0 vs. 21.3) than those with secondary or higher education. HIV-positive individuals experienced slightly earlier age at first sex and first marriage than negative individuals. Education plays a pivotal role in delaying these events. The AFT model enriches trend assessment.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145986647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Public perceptions toward non-consensual dissemination of intimate images (NCII) have mostly been studied in the context of victimization in heterosexual relations and among heterosexual samples. In light of recent evidence indicating a high prevalence of NCII among sexual minorities, the purpose of the current study was to examine the role of sex and sexual orientation in NCII perceptions. A total of 128 heterosexual men, 132 heterosexual women, 115 gay men, and 131 lesbian women participated in the study. The participants read a description of NCII, followed by questions on offense severity and offender and victim blame. Four offense scenarios were created: male offender-female victim, female offender-male victim, male offender-male victim, female offender-female victim. Each participant received one scenario in a between-within-subjects design of participant sex x participant sexual orientation x offender's sex x victim's sex (2 × 2x2 × 2) design. The results suggested that, compared to all other groups, gay men perceived the severity of NCII as the lowest, while lesbian women were the least victim-blaming. Male participants attributed less offender blame than female participants, and males were attributed more blame than females. The findings are interpreted as related to unique experiences associated with gender and sexual orientation, as well as to gendered and sexual orientation-related norms and stereotypes that influence perceptions of harm and culpability.
{"title":"Israelis' Perceptions of Offense Severity and Blame in Non-Consensual Dissemination of Intimate Images: The Role of Sex and Sexual Orientation.","authors":"Liza Zvi,Mally Shechory-Bitton,Nitzan Shamir-Peled","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03350-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03350-9","url":null,"abstract":"Public perceptions toward non-consensual dissemination of intimate images (NCII) have mostly been studied in the context of victimization in heterosexual relations and among heterosexual samples. In light of recent evidence indicating a high prevalence of NCII among sexual minorities, the purpose of the current study was to examine the role of sex and sexual orientation in NCII perceptions. A total of 128 heterosexual men, 132 heterosexual women, 115 gay men, and 131 lesbian women participated in the study. The participants read a description of NCII, followed by questions on offense severity and offender and victim blame. Four offense scenarios were created: male offender-female victim, female offender-male victim, male offender-male victim, female offender-female victim. Each participant received one scenario in a between-within-subjects design of participant sex x participant sexual orientation x offender's sex x victim's sex (2 × 2x2 × 2) design. The results suggested that, compared to all other groups, gay men perceived the severity of NCII as the lowest, while lesbian women were the least victim-blaming. Male participants attributed less offender blame than female participants, and males were attributed more blame than females. The findings are interpreted as related to unique experiences associated with gender and sexual orientation, as well as to gendered and sexual orientation-related norms and stereotypes that influence perceptions of harm and culpability.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145971819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1007/s10508-025-03403-z
Anne A Lawrence
{"title":"Paraphilia Is Not a Natural Kind: Comment on Bailey and Hsu (2025).","authors":"Anne A Lawrence","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03403-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03403-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145971824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-13DOI: 10.1007/s10508-025-03358-1
Yijia Dong,Xijing Wang,Shuning Pan,Lei Cheng
While various kinds of relationships other than romantic ones exist between men and women in modern society, some individuals tend to simply interpret ambiguous female-male interactions as romantic in nature, which is referred to as romantic interpretation bias (RIB). In this research, we examined the effect of self-objectification on RIB among heterosexual women. Our findings from four studies (N = 861), including both cross-sectional surveys (Study 1) and fully controlled experiments (Studies 2, 3A and 3B), consistently showed that women with a higher level of self-objectification exhibited a higher level of RIB when interpreting ambiguous cross-sex interactions. Additionally, this effect could be explained by an increased sense of relationship contingency (Studies 2 and 3B). Importantly, the association between self-objectification and RIB was not only demonstrated in interpreting women's own ambiguous interactions with men (Studies 1 and 2) but also in interpreting other women's cross-sex interactions (Studies 3A and 3B). The implications of these findings are discussed.
{"title":"Love Through a Distorted Lens: The Role of Self-Objectification in Interpreting Ambiguous Female-Male Interactions as Romantic among Women.","authors":"Yijia Dong,Xijing Wang,Shuning Pan,Lei Cheng","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03358-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03358-1","url":null,"abstract":"While various kinds of relationships other than romantic ones exist between men and women in modern society, some individuals tend to simply interpret ambiguous female-male interactions as romantic in nature, which is referred to as romantic interpretation bias (RIB). In this research, we examined the effect of self-objectification on RIB among heterosexual women. Our findings from four studies (N = 861), including both cross-sectional surveys (Study 1) and fully controlled experiments (Studies 2, 3A and 3B), consistently showed that women with a higher level of self-objectification exhibited a higher level of RIB when interpreting ambiguous cross-sex interactions. Additionally, this effect could be explained by an increased sense of relationship contingency (Studies 2 and 3B). Importantly, the association between self-objectification and RIB was not only demonstrated in interpreting women's own ambiguous interactions with men (Studies 1 and 2) but also in interpreting other women's cross-sex interactions (Studies 3A and 3B). The implications of these findings are discussed.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145961273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-13DOI: 10.1007/s10508-025-03288-y
Gavin S Vance,Virgil Zeigler-Hill,Madeleine K Meehan,Todd K Shackelford
Men's use of internet pornography has been widely studied; however, the frequency with which men use different genres of pornography, and the individual differences associated with the use of different genres of pornography, has received less attention. The aim of the present research was to determine whether men's sociosexual orientation and personality traits were associated with use of different genres of internet pornography. Across three studies, men were asked to self-report the frequency with which they have used each genre of pornography (Study 1; n = 126), presented with video thumbnails representing the various genres of pornography and asked to self-report their interest in using each genre (Study 2; n = 166), and given brief descriptions for each genre and asked to report their interest in using each genre (Study 3; n = 169). These associations were examined using men's self-reported sociosexual orientation, personality traits, and use of four broad genres of pornography. Results indicated that aspects of men's sociosexual orientation and personality were correlated with men's use of various genres of pornography. Regression analyses revealed that aspects of men's sociosexual orientation and personality were uniquely predictive of their use of group sex pornography (which depicts cues to high levels of sperm competition), as well as female-specific and paraphilic pornography. Discussion considers the potential evolutionary psychological implications of these findings, as well as limitations and directions for future studies of pornography use.
{"title":"The Associations That Sociosexual Orientation and Personality Traits Have with Men's Preferences for Different Genres of Pornography.","authors":"Gavin S Vance,Virgil Zeigler-Hill,Madeleine K Meehan,Todd K Shackelford","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03288-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03288-y","url":null,"abstract":"Men's use of internet pornography has been widely studied; however, the frequency with which men use different genres of pornography, and the individual differences associated with the use of different genres of pornography, has received less attention. The aim of the present research was to determine whether men's sociosexual orientation and personality traits were associated with use of different genres of internet pornography. Across three studies, men were asked to self-report the frequency with which they have used each genre of pornography (Study 1; n = 126), presented with video thumbnails representing the various genres of pornography and asked to self-report their interest in using each genre (Study 2; n = 166), and given brief descriptions for each genre and asked to report their interest in using each genre (Study 3; n = 169). These associations were examined using men's self-reported sociosexual orientation, personality traits, and use of four broad genres of pornography. Results indicated that aspects of men's sociosexual orientation and personality were correlated with men's use of various genres of pornography. Regression analyses revealed that aspects of men's sociosexual orientation and personality were uniquely predictive of their use of group sex pornography (which depicts cues to high levels of sperm competition), as well as female-specific and paraphilic pornography. Discussion considers the potential evolutionary psychological implications of these findings, as well as limitations and directions for future studies of pornography use.","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"214 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145956186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-12DOI: 10.1007/s10508-025-03326-9
Beatriz Navarro, Pilar Soria, Beatriz Moreno, Marta Nieto
{"title":"Effectiveness of a Psychosexual Group Intervention to Treat Problems of Sexual Desire in Women with Cancer: An Experimental Study","authors":"Beatriz Navarro, Pilar Soria, Beatriz Moreno, Marta Nieto","doi":"10.1007/s10508-025-03326-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03326-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8327,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Sexual Behavior","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145955049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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