Self-Reported Sexual Behavior of Transgender Youth

: Research indicates transgender/gender diverse (TGD) youth are more likely to engage in sexual behavior, have more sexual partners, and initiate sexual behavior earlier than their cisgender peers. However, no gender-inclusive self-report survey questionnaires (i.e., those that do not assume the gender of sexual partners or body parts used for sex) exist to assess sexual behavior of TGD youth. The current study illustrates a questionnaire with nuanced wording to more accurately portray the sexual behavior of TGD youth presenting for gender-affirming medical care compared to national adolescent norms.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - December 17, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mirae J. Fornander, Anna M. Egan, Gail C. Robertson, Christine N. Moser Source Type: research