Sexual Wellbeing and Supportive Care Needs After Cancer in a Multiethnic Asian Setting: A Qualitative Study
Discussions were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed using NVivo. Three major themes emerged: loss, adjustments, and unmet supportive care needs. Under the main theme of loss, changes in physical appearances and childbearing abilities negatively impacted participants ’ self-confidence and body image, particularly in the females. Changes in quality of sexual activity were commonly raised, which often brought about conflicts and marital strains. Various methods to cope with the changes were described, including reprioritization of sex, using sexual aids, employi ng other forms of intima...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 28, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Online Dating for People with Disabilities: A Scoping Review
AbstractExperiences of people with disabilities regarding dating applications and websites is sparsely addressed in the literature. Objectives of this scoping review were to ascertain the factors influencing the experiences of people with disabilities in relation to their use of dating apps and websites, as well as to identify solutions to improve their participation in online dating. A ll references in French or English published since 1993, reporting the experience of at least one person with a disability or a potential partner concerning the use of dating applications and websites to develop intimate relationships wer...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 27, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
“It Gives Me, as her Caregiver, a Sense of Security.” Young People with Intellectual Disability and Their Experiences with Sexuality, Menstruation, Gynecological Treatment and Contraception: A Follow-up Analysis of Parents’ and Caregivers’ Perspectives
DiscussionA trusting relationship with the gynecologist favored the compliance and well-being of the young women. The administration of hormonal contraceptives seems to be controlled by third parties. Caregivers used hormonal contraceptives to simplify the regulation of menstruation and felt relieved by it. Carers view the sexual activities of the young women more critically because they fear a pregnancy and the responsibility for a potential grandchild. The use of hormonal contraceptives made carers clearly more tolerant of sexual activity. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 17, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Decoding Neurodiverse Couples Therapy: A Solution-Focused Approach
This study incorporated both conversational analysis (CA) and observational behavioral coding (OBC) to distinguish “problem talk” and “solution talk” among a neurodiverse couple participating in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Results indicated increased “problem talk” and lower levels of both types of reinforcement in the partner with ASD versus the neurotypical partner. These findings have clinical implications for and highlight the benefits of CA and OBC among neurodiverse couples. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 2, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
A Model of Psychosexual Wellbeing for Autistic and Neurotypical Adults in the United States
This study used an online survey of US-based adults with and without autism to develop a model of psychosexual wellbeing. Three factors (Sexual Knowledge, Sexual Feelings and Attitudes, and Sexual Self-Concept) comprise this model. Comparisons of the different factors relative to diagnostic status were made using t-tests. Overall psychosexual well-being was lower for the autistic group compared to the neurotypical group. The sexual self-concept factor was significantly lower from autistic participants, as hypothesized. The correlation between sexual self-concept and sexual knowledge was significant for neurotypical partici...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 1, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
“But, You’re in a Wheelchair!”: A Systematic Review Exploring the Sexuality of Youth with Physical Disabilities
AbstractThe sexual agency of youth with physical disabilities is often unacknowledged and underdeveloped. Concerned adults often make decisions about sexual and reproductive care for youth with physical disabilities to protect them from adverse outcomes, such as sexual abuse. Additionally, sexuality resources available to youth with physical disabilities are often not specific to their disability, which may limit their ability to foster positive sexuality. We conducted a systematic review to understand the knowledge created through qualitative inquiry on the sexuality of youth with physical disabilities. We considered qual...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 27, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
The Sexual Lives of Women Living with Fibromyalgia: A Qualitative Study
This study examined women ’s perceptions of the impact of FM on a broad range of aspects of their sexual well-being as well as on their romantic and sexual relationship. Participants were 16 women diagnosed with FM currently in a romantic relationship living in North America who participated in a semi-structured interview. Inductive thematic analysis identified four themes: (1) Do I want to have sex? That’s a complicated question; (2) The impact of FM on women’s sexual well-being is not uniform; (3) It’s about more than sex and more than just me; (4) Elements that ameliorate or exacerbate the effect of FM’s o n S...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 11, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on Integrating Reproductive and Acute Mental Healthcare
Conclusions: Patients receiving care at this behavioral health hospital have unmet SRHS needs. This lack of care may undermine the health of patients with MI. Addressing system level gaps requires clinical re-prioritization. Promising approaches to address this gap include reverse-integrated care models and improved SRHS training of health professionals. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 11, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
The Effect of BETTER-Based Sex Counseling on Sexual Quality of Life in Infertile Women: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
This study is a randomized clinical trial performed on 80 infertile women. BETTER-based sex counseling was performed in the experimental group. A demographic questionnaire, female sexual function index, sexual quality of life-female questionnaire, and researcher-made sexual self-efficacy questionnaire were used to collect data. The control and test groups were evaluated for the mentioned variables in three times (baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after the intervention). The mean scores for sexual function, sexual self-efficacy, and marital-sexual satisfaction were significantly increased in the test groups four and eight ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 11, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
