Sexuality Research Articles

Sexuality and its articulations in the space of teaching learning, from the digital technologies.

Sexuality and its articulations in the space of teaching learning, from the digital technologies.

How stereotypes of aging and sexuality affect sexual behaviour, attitudes and well-being of older adults?

How stereotypes of aging and sexuality affect sexual behaviour, attitudes and well-being of older adults?

Gender, Religion, and Sexuality Under the Spotlight

Editorial

Attitudes and beliefs and its influencing factors of oncology nurses toward sexuality care

Objective To explore oncology nurses′ attitudes and beliefs and its influencing factors toward sexuality care. Methods A total of 208 oncology nurses were investigated by convenience sampling method. The nurses were investigated with the Sexuality Attitudes and Beliefs Survey Scale and the Literacy of Sexual Health Care Scale. Results The total score of attitudes and beliefs of oncology nurses toward sexuality care was (44.88±11.45). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that age, sexual health education and training experience, knowledge of sexual health care and efficacy of sexual health care were the influencing factors of SABS. A total of 41.2% variance was explained. Conclusions We should strengthen the training of oncology nurses about sexuality care to reduce the barriers of sexual health education in clinical work and help nursesform the right attitudes and beliefs of health care so that they can provide patients with better care. Key words: Attitudes; Oncology nurses; Sexuality care; Beliefs

LGBT Patients and Families Health Issues: Medical Students’ Attitudes and the Inclusivity of Medical School

Background: Disparities in health based on sexual orientation and gender identity are well documented. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) youth have poor health outcomes compared to their heterosexual counterparts, including higher rates of bullying, harassment and violence. They also are at a higher risk for mental health illnesses, substance abuse, smoking and sexually transmitted infections. The AAP recommends active discussions with adolescents in regards to their sexuality. However, creating an environment where teenagers feel comfortable to share their sexual orientation or gender identity can remain a challenge. LGBT parents and …

Gender Based Study on Sexism and Immoral Themes Used in the Advertisements

Gender Based Study on Sexism and Immoral Themes Used in the Advertisements

Women's Sexuality in Midlife: It's Not All Downbeat

Longitudinal studies of women's sexuality in midlife, particularly around menopause, have relied on standardized questions and generally indicate

Religion et sexualité en France des années 1970 aux années 2000. Évolution des pratiques et attachement à la famille hétérosexuelle

La diversification des trajectoires affectives et sexuelles, la perte d’influence des institutions à grands principes, ainsi que l’individualisation des pratiques sexuelles et religieuses, soulèvent la question de l’influence de la religion sur la sexualité contemporaine en France aujourd’hui. S’appuyant sur les trois enquêtes françaises sur la sexualité (1970, 1992 et 2006), cet article étudie la spécificité des pratiques sexuelles et des représentations de la sexualité des personnes catholiques et musulmanes en France. Le questionnement porte particulièrement sur l’intersection des rapports de genre et de religion. On montre qu’au cours de la période, les femmes et les hommes catholiques se rapprochent des personnes sans religion sur une série de pratiques relatives à la sexualité (contraception, masturbation, pornographie). En revanche, l’âge au premier rapport sexuel reste plus tardif pour les femmes catholiques et musulmanes que pour celles ne déclarant pas de religion en 2006. Cette imbrication entre genre et religion à l’égard de certaines pratiques sexuelles s’observe aussi à propos des représentations de la sexualité, notamment à l’égard de l’homosexualité et l’homoparentalité. Comparativement aux personnes sans religion, les catholiques et musulman·e·s, plus particulièrement les hommes, sont très attachés à la famille hétérosexuelle.

Gender and Sexuality in South African Music (Chris Walton and Stephanus Muller, eds.)

Stellenbosch: SUN ePReSS 97 pp ISBN 1-919980-40-7 Tydskrif vir Letterkunde • 43(1) • 2006: 205-207

Aetiology, clinical presentation and treatment of testicular cancer.

Testicular cancer is a highly treatable and curable malignancy. It typically affects men aged 15-35 years and is the most common malignancy in this age group. Nurses have an important role in assisting patients to cope with the diagnosis and understand the treatment options. It is also important for nurses to provide psychological support, because testicular cancer can have a significant effect on a man's fertility, sexuality and body image. This article examines the epidemiology and aetiology of the disease, together with its clinical presentation and treatment options. It emphasises the importance of early detection of testicular cancer to improve its prognosis, through awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease and undertaking regular testicular self-examination.

Novas tentativas de controle moral da educação: conflitos sobre gênero e sexualidade no currículo e na formação docente

A sociedade brasileira tem vivenciado um intenso embate hegemonico sobre as concepcoes de genero e sexualidade articuladas nas politicas publicas de curriculo e formacao docente. Grupos politicos e religiosos conservadores tem desenvolvido um ataque agressivo ao que denominam “ideologia de genero” na educacao. A partir de uma analise dos processos de formacao dos discursos pela igualdade de genero e diversidade sexual nas politicas educacionais brasileiras ao longo das ultimas decadas e da emergencia de discursos reativos (neo)conservadores no contexto atual, o texto busca discutir as condicoes de (im) possibilidade desse confronto hegemonico. A analise e desenvolvida em dialogo com os debates pos-estruturalistas no campo da educacao e, em especial, com a Teoria Politica do Discurso de Laclau e Mouffe. O trabalho aponta que ambos os polos discursivos engajados no conflito atual sao construcoes historicas contingentes e que o debate no campo da educacao tem sido predominantemente realizado a partir do parâmetro comum das politicas de acomodacao e gestao estrategicas das diferencas. Palavras-chave: curriculo, formacao docente, genero.

Masculinidad femenina en Sandra, secreto amor (2001) de Reyna Barrera y «¡Pantera! ¡Pantera!» (2010) de Elena Madrigal

espanolEste trabajo se enfoca en la novela de Reyna Barrera Sandra, secreto amor (2001) y el cuento «iPantera! iPantera!», de la coleccion Contarte en lesbico (2010) de Elena Madrigal. Analizo la forma en que la masculinidad femenina en ambas obras puede servir para crear masculinidades propias que socavan las ideas normativas sobre genero y sexualidad en la sociedad mexicana. Mi argumento se basa en la idea de Adrienne Rich sobre el «continuo lesbico» para, asi, pensar no solo en la sexualidad sino tambien en el genero como parte de un continuo y no como algo binario y estatico. EnglishMy work focuses on Reyna Barrera’s novel Sandra, secreto amor (2001), and Elena Madrigal’s short story «iPantera! iPantera!» from the collection Contarte en lesbico (2010). I analyze how female masculinity can serve to create dissident masculinities that undermine normative ideas regarding sexuality and gender in Mexican society. My argument is based on Adrienne Rich’s idea of the lesbian continuum in order to think, not only about sexuality, but also about gender as a spectrum and not as something static.

Psychosocial needs of cancer survivors in fertility preservation: A systematic review

Background: There is a rise in the global incidence of cancer however, with the advancement in the available treatment options there is an increased survival rate in patients with cancer. Among cancer survivors, there are varied psychosocial challenges in the context of fertility preservation which are poorly addressed and there are limited studies on psychosocial interventions to address those psychosocial concerns. Methods: This literature review aims to study the psychosocial issues; ethical, moral and legal challenges in the context of fertility preservation in patients with cancer. PubMed and PsychINFO were systematically searched for English-language publications from the earliest available publication date of each database uptill November 2017. Among 144 unique articles concerning oncofertility and psychosocial issues; ethical, moral and legal challenges in fertility preservation in patients with cancer, 18 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included for the study. Results: In the context of fertility preservation in patients with cancer, the most common short term psychosocial concerns are dealing with double jeopardy (cancer and risk of losing fertility), fear about cancer mortality, concerns about sexuality and reproductive capacity, body image and illness related adjustment disorder or depression which all could affect the decision making and quality of life if, left unaddressed. The long term psychosocial concerns are changes in relationship, prolonged grief, internal conflicts regarding disclosing about their illness, uncertainty about fertility and devastation from the confirmed infertility, post cancer treatment regret. The ethical and legal challenges which arises with fertility preservation in cancer patients are poorly addressed by the existent practice codes and guidelines. Conclusions: To the best of the authors' knowledge, little research to date has addressed the psychosocial concerns of the patients with cancer in fertility preservation. Health care providers should take a pro-active step in identification and addressing the psychosocial concerns of the patients and to adapt a collaborative approach by involving mental health professionals. There is a need for guidelines that are culturally sensitive.

Juno Descends: Ambiguous Sexuality and the Staging of the Tempest

Juno Descends: Ambiguous Sexuality and the Staging of the Tempest

A paternalistic duty to protect? Predicting men’s decisions to confront sexism.

A paternalistic duty to protect? Predicting men’s decisions to confront sexism.

The Analysis of Sexuality Education Status and Parents’ Needs for Students with Developmental Disabilities

The Analysis of Sexuality Education Status and Parents’ Needs for Students with Developmental Disabilities

The effect on Sexuality and Psychosocial Maturity of College Students in 'Marriage and Sex' Class

The effect on Sexuality and Psychosocial Maturity of College Students in 'Marriage and Sex' Class

Quality of life and depression in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

IntroductionWhile irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not life-threatening for most, it has enormous influence on quality of life (QOL) and mental health.AimTo evaluate the association between QOL and depressive symptoms in IBS patients.Material and methodsA total of 87 patients and 56 healthy subjects were enrolled consecutively. All participants were asked to complete self-administered questionnaires: an IBS-specific quality of life (IBS-QOL) questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory questionnaire (BDI).ResultsMean BDI score was higher in IBS group than in controls. IBS-QOL score was significantly lower in IBS patients compared to the control group, in all IBS-QOL domains: dysphoria (DY), interference with activity (IN), body image (BI), health worry (HW), food avoidance (FA), social relation (SR), and sexual (SX) and relationship (RL) issues. QOL DY, IN, and BI scores and overall score were significantly lower in women with IBS compared to men. We found that BDI score was significantly negatively correlated with IBS-QOL score in the domain of DY, IN, HW, FA, SR, and RL scores and overall QOL score. We also found a negative correlation between older age and health worry. RL and IN QOL scores represented the highest correlation with BDI score.ConclusionsIrritable bowel syndrome is connected with impaired patient quality of life and high prevalence of depression with high correlation rate of both parameter scores. Assessment of depression and QOL should be provided during patient visits in outpatients clinics.

Sexuality and Death of Desire in Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire

Sexuality and Death of Desire in Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire

Fertility Desire and Associated Factors among People Living with HIV/AIDs at Selected Health Facilities of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: Cross-sectional Study

Background: The Africa especially the region of Sub-Saharan remains the severely HIV affected region with nearly 1 in every 20 people. The majorities of people living with HIV are of reproductive age and face challenging choices concerning their sexuality, parenthood desires and family life. Despite the desire to avoid having children, many women with HIV experience unintended pregnancies. Prevention of unintended pregnancies among HIV infected women is one key strategies of prevention of mother to child transmission of the disease in the country. Methods: A non-experimental facility based cross sectional study design was used and the data was collected from all men and women attending care and treatment in ART clinics in selected health facilities giving ART service from January to February 2014. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was employed to collect information from respondents who fulfill inclusion criteria and after obtaining a verbal consent. Data was entered, cleaned, edited and analyzed using SPSS Version 20 statistical software package. Chi-square and binary logistic regression was carried out to assess the presence of association and the effect of independent predictors on fertility desire of the respondents. Result: A total of 410 Patients were included in the study giving the response rate of 97 percent. The median age of respondents was 33 and 254(62%) of clients were females. 43% (176) desire to bear child and of these 34 % were not using any modern FP method. The most commonly reported reasons for child bearing desire were desire to replace themselves 65.9 % followed by desiring a child from their partner 17.1%. Among respondents do not desire to bear child, 45.6 % were males and 55.4 % were females. It was found that sexual practice in the last six months [AOR: 2.07, 95% CI, 1.63-7.26], number of live children (AOR: 0.5, 95% CI, 0.105-0.217), and number of children alive [AOR: 4.61, 95% CI, 2.94-13.77], were found to be significantly associated with desire to bear children. Conclusion: Fertility desire is found to be high among HIV/AIDS patients living in the study area. Age, having sexual practice in the last six months, and having less number of children alive, were obtained to be the determinants of fertility desire. The current contraceptive utilization rate of the respondents was less and majority of them were using condom which is not a reliable method for the prevention of pregnancy so most of them especially those who does not desire more children will be exposed to unwanted pregnancy. The most common reason of respondents who desire to have a child was to replace them followed by desiring a child from their partner.