In the United States, both black and white women discuss sexual health with their healthcare providers, but the frequency and content of those discussions differ by race, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine paper. Compared to white women, black women were more likely to have had a healthcare appointment during the previous year. […]
Postpartum Sexuality Not Affected by Mode of Delivery, Perineal Injury, or Other Expectations
Postpartum female sexual function does not appear to be affected by mode of delivery or perineal injury, suggests a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. Women’s expectations of postpartum sexuality don’t affect their actual sexual function either, aside from breastfeeding concerns, the researchers reported. An estimated 80% to 95% of women resume sexual activity within […]
Two-Thirds of Adolescents Report Pornography Use
Using pornography might contribute to the psychosexual development of some adolescents, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. However, there appear to be differences in use among sexual orientation and gender identity groups. Past research in this area has been limited, with few studies examining the habits of heterosexual, cisgender (HC) youth and […]
Schizophrenia Associated with Higher Risk for Sexual Dysfunction
Men and women with schizophrenia are more than twice as likely to develop sexual dysfunction than individuals without the illness. The finding is based on a review and meta-analysis of 10 observational studies that included 1,161 patients with schizophrenia. The remaining participants were in control groups. The average age of all participants ranged from 29 […]
Naltrexone for Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Warrants Further Study
Naltrexone appears to be “feasible and tolerable” for the treatment of compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Additional research is still needed, but a pilot study involving 20 men has shown encouraging results. CSBD has been classified by the World Health Organization as an impulsive control […]
Patients With Pedophilia Experience More Childhood Maltreatment
Childhood maltreatment is common among pedophilic patients, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. While sexual abuse is a frequent focus for papers on pedophilia, less is known about the potential effects of other types of childhood maltreatment, the authors noted. The current study considered emotional abuse, physical abuse, emotional neglect, and physical […]