For Better or Worse: The Relation between Sexual Functioning and Sexual Behavior Frequency during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic and Social Distancing Measures in a Chilean Sample

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2024

The global pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 significantly impacted various aspects human life, including sexual health and behavior. To date, systematic reviews meta-analyses, have reported declines in function variations behavior during the pandemic, with women generally experiencing a more pronounced negative impact than men. Despite fact different studies shown their amid study has yet to establish detailed on how frequencies correlate dimensions. At same time, there is no account affected these measures Chilean population. Therefore, present cross-sectional evaluated partnered solo relation among 2,555 adult men, women, gender non-binary individuals. Results showed decreases behaviors, like intercourse dating, were linked lower scores, particularly satisfaction desire. For reduced frequency most behaviors (i.e., sexting, foreplay, fantasies, masturbation, intercourse) increased risk dysfunction, especially desire, arousal, satisfaction. decreased foreplay associated higher likelihood erectile dysfunction overall In contrast, only men whose pornography consumption, experienced better function. magnitude changes varied from small moderate across findings. This research contributes growing body literature consequences within context, underscoring its value preparation future pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 and Mpox on Sexual Practices and Disease Mitigation Strategies Over Time among Men who Have Sex with Men Affiliated with Collective Sex Venues

Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 51(12), С. 817 - 825

Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent multinational mpox outbreak significantly disrupted sexual health care delivery, particularly impacting men who have sex with (MSM). This study investigated these public emergencies in relation to perceptions, attitudes, practices among MSM affiliated a collective venue (CSV).

Язык: Английский

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Relationship and Sexual Quality in the Wake of COVID-19: Effects of Individual Regulatory Focus and Shared Concerns over the Pandemic

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(2), С. 460 - 471

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2023

Research has shown mixed findings regarding the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on relationship and sexual quality activity. We argue that some these might be understood considering people's predisposition to maintain safety (i.e., prevention focus) or take risks promotion focus), sharing concerns with one's partner about pandemic. A longitudinal study (

Язык: Английский

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The Comparison of Patient Characteristics, Therapy Outcome, and Sexual Functions in Vaginismus Patients Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cureus, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2024

Background The objective of this study conducted at one center is to compare the demographic features and female sexual functions patients treated for vaginismus before COVID-19 pandemic those during pandemic. Aim Additionally, intends evaluate results therapy assess post-treatment functioning women. Methods A retrospective analysis was on medical records diagnosed with who sought treatment between March 2018 2022. enrolled were categorized into two groups: pre-COVID-19 group group. following data have been collected: age, education level, occupation, marriage duration. After three months treatment, called a follow-up examination evaluation their functions. Outcomes Compared group, an increase 52.51% observed in number admitted Results severity similar both groups. There no statistically significant changes any areas Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scale. Clinical implications According our findings, there difference women had underwent pre-pandemic treatment. Strengths limitations research sample comprised care women's health clinic. Conclusions We believe that previously avoided seeking are now it

Язык: Английский

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Navigating dating and sexual intimacy in viral times

Routledge eBooks, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 13 - 27

Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024

Язык: Английский

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The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sexual Lives of Polish Young Adults

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(12), С. 3370 - 3370

Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to daily life in Poland, with restrictions affecting various sectors, including entertainment, education, and travel. pandemic’s impact extended intimate aspects of life. This study aimed compare the sexual functioning young adults Poland before during pandemic, using Changes Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ-14). Methods: research involved an online survey demographic questions, CSFQ-14 for pre-pandemic functioning, modified questions period. dysfunction was determined predefined cutoff scores. Results: Overall, found no difference Poles compared before. However, there were gender-specific trends. Women reported enhanced pleasure, satisfaction, orgasm lockdown, while men faced challenges erection ejaculation. A higher proportion women experienced overall men, both pandemic. provides insights into on lives Poles. While remained relatively stable, specific varied by gender. Conclusions: emphasizes need consider factors, such as age gender, when assessing effects external stressors like a health. Further is essential fully grasp these complexities their potential long-term consequences.

Язык: Английский

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Perception of orgasmic intensity changes between clitorally and vaginally activated orgasm: a psychometric analysis using the Orgasmometer scale

International Journal of Impotence Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Constellations of Depressive Symptoms, Substance Use, and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Higher Education Students: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Mask-Wearing Practice During COVID-19

Journal of Prevention, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 4, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to sexual and reproductive health services for women and transgender people with disabilities in Canada: a qualitative study

Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 32(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights globally. However, little is known about the experiences of people with disabilities accessing SRH services during pandemic. In this community-engaged qualitative study, we examined COVID-related impacts access to for disabilities. We interviewed 61 women transgender in Canada from May 2022 March 2023. Informed by disability justice, identified four major themes through constructivist analysis. First, changes service delivery disrupted care caused disability-related implications. Second, response measures changed accessibility: in-person accessibility barriers were amplified, new introduced, transition telehealth as well mitigated, barriers. Third, social (e.g., lockdowns) Fourth, disabled recommended improving enhancing funding, provider training, information communication, accommodations, representation, comprehensive community engagement. Cutting across these disproportionate negative racialized Failure ensure undermined justice. Comprehensive engagement necessary inform accessible policies, both beyond

Язык: Английский

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The Relation Between COVID-19 Epidemic and Sexual and Reproductive Health of Men and Women: A Narrative Review

Journal of Clinical Research in Paramedical Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(2)

Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024

Context: COVID-19 epidemic is a significant global concern. One of the most important aspects health sexual and reproductive health. would threaten by risking ability service systems for providing relative needs. A wide range services has been affected COVID-19. The present study was conducted to determine relation between men women evaluate all provide best approach. Evidence Acquisition: To conduct narrative review study, databases including PubMed, Scopus, SID, MagIran, Embase, Web Science, Medline, Science Direct also scientific search engine Google Scholar were searched using keywords COVID-19, health, fertility from November 2022 January 2023. articles published 2019 2022. two researchers, extracted. No limitation considered entry in based on their design. inclusion criterion evaluation effect different women, exclusion lack access article’s full text. Results: Evaluation 42 showed that had (family planning services, prenatal post-partum care, safe abortion, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, domestic violence, intention pregnancy having children, maternal fetal complications) (sexual glands, function, quality life) Conclusions: could affect women. Therefore, it recommended that, considering occurred changes, effective policies Plans be implemented services.

Язык: Английский

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