Archives of Sexual Behavior最新文献

Sexual harm within nightlife settings is a public health concern. This study aims to investigate the nature and prevalence of sexual harm experienced by Australian nightlife patrons and examine sociodemographic and environmental factors associated with sexual harm. Street interviews were conducted with patrons (N = 232, 51.3% women) in one night-time entertainment precinct in Victoria, Australia. Logistic regression analyses examined individual (e.g., pre-drinking) and venue-level (e.g., lighting) predictors of sexual harm on the night of interview. In the past three months, over half (56.6%) of women and nearly one third (31.7%) of men reported experiencing nightlife-related sexual harm. Sexual harm most frequently occurred on the dancefloor, with the most common types of harm experienced on the night of the interview and in the past three months being unsolicited sexual comments, leering, and groping. Regression analyses indicated that participants who had experienced nightlife-related sexual harm in the past three months were more likely to experience sexual harm on the night of the interview (OR 6.12), while those who visited venues with brighter lighting (self-rated) were less likely to experience sexual harm (OR 0.73). The findings suggest that sexual harm is highly prevalent in Australian nightlife settings. To reduce nightlife-related sexual harm, future interventions should consider venue lighting levels and incorporate a more substantial security presence in high-risk areas.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has been demonstrated to be highly effective for improving sexual desire and reducing sex-related distress among women with sexual interest/arousal disorder (SIAD). The extent to which MBCT efficacy is impacted by relationship factors has not been studied to date and has implications for recommending MBCT to individual treatment seekers based upon their particular relationship characteristics. The goal of this study was to examine relationship status, relationship duration, self-reported relationship closeness, and relationship satisfaction as moderators of MBCT outcomes on sexual desire and sexual distress in 70 women with SIAD (Mean age 39.3 years). Multilevel modeling examined the effects of these four moderators on outcomes at immediate posttreatment, and 6- and 12-month follow-up. Women who were single, those who self-reported not being emotionally close in their relationship, and those who had lower relationship satisfaction scores had significantly greater improvements in sexual desire after MBCT (d ranging from 0.49 to 0.99), and there was no effect of these relationship variables on sex-related distress. Years in relationship did not moderate either outcome. These preliminary findings suggest that single and relationally dissatisfied partnered women may benefit more from MBCT in terms of improvements to sexual desire compared to partnered and relationally satisfied women with SIAD.

Prior research primarily focuses on Black women’s coping strategies for sexual pain and factors fostering sexual pleasure, but little is known about how sexual pain impacts perceptions of pleasure after experiencing sexual pain. This study examined how Black women perceive changes in their sexual pleasure after experiencing sexual pain, utilizing the Pleasure Mountain and Superwoman Schema frameworks to explore cultural, relational, and psychosocial influences. Data were collected from 108 Black women in the southern USA through an online survey featuring quantitative measures and open-ended responses. Participants reflected on how sexual pain reshaped their understanding of pleasure, revealing a spectrum of outcomes. Some reported positive shifts, such as discovering non-penetrative sexual activities, fostering open communication with partners, and challenging societal expectations rooted in the Superwoman Schema. These adaptive strategies highlighted resilience and agency in navigating barriers to sexual pleasure. Conversely, other participants described negative impacts, including diminished pleasure, heightened fear, and avoidance of intimacy. Partner dynamics, cultural stigmas, and internalized societal pressures often exacerbated the challenges. Findings reveal how sexual pain disrupts physical, emotional, and relational pleasure, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive, inclusive interventions to support Black women’s sexual health and well-being.

This longitudinal study explored how sexual well-being changed over time among cohabiting Israeli adults during the 2023 Israel–Hamas War, focusing on sexual function problems, sexual distress, and sexual satisfaction. Using data from 921 participants collected at three time points, before the war (retrospectively), one month into the conflict, and five months later, the study identified significant changes in sexual well-being, shaped by gender and acute stress symptoms. Linear mixed model analyses showed that sexual function worsened early in the war, with partial improvement by the later stage, while sexual satisfaction dropped initially but returned to baseline levels. Sexual distress remained relatively stable across all time points. Gender significantly moderated these patterns, with women showing greater vulnerability to stress-related sexual disruptions than men. Acute stress symptoms also emerged as a key moderator: individuals with higher stress levels experienced more pronounced declines and slower recovery in sexual functioning and satisfaction. However, there was no significant three-way interaction between time, gender, and stress. These findings emphasize that war-related stress has substantial, but varied, impacts on sexual health, highlighting the importance of considering individual differences in gender and stress response when addressing sexual well-being during crises. The results also underscore the partial resilience of the population, with some recovery over time despite persistent challenges. This research contributes to a limited but growing body of the literature on civilian sexual well-being during wartime, offering valuable implications for clinical care, public health planning, and future research targeting sexual and psychological support in conflict settings.

Reports on whether social support and fertility stress moderate the association between quality of reproductive life and semen quality are limited. This study explored the relationship between quality of reproductive life and semen quality, focusing on the moderating roles of social support and fertility stress. This case–control study involved 1024 adult males who attended our institution’s Reproductive Medicine Centre. Participants were categorized into the abnormal (n = 467) and normal semen groups (n = 557) based on World Health Organization standards. Data on quality of reproductive life, social support, and fertility stress were collected via questionnaires, and semen quality parameters were assessed. Relationships and moderating effects were evaluated using nonparametric tests and grouped linear regression models. In the abnormal semen group, quality of reproductive life positively correlated with sperm concentration, total sperm count, sperm progressive motility, and sperm total motility. Quality of reproductive life positively and negatively correlated with social support and fertility stress, respectively. Social support positively influenced sperm total motility, whereas no similar results were found in the normal semen group. In the abnormal semen group, low fertility stress improved the relationship between quality of reproductive life and sperm total motility; however; such significance was not found in the control group. In conclusion, quality of reproductive life is positively associated with semen quality and social support but negatively correlated with fertility stress. Enhancing social support and reducing stress is critical for improving the quality of reproductive life and semen quality, particularly in men with abnormal semen parameters.