Search Results - "Sexual and Relationship Therapy"

Understanding vaginismus: a biopsychosocial perspective by McEvoy, Maria, McElvaney, Rosaleen, Glover, Rita

“…Despite its universal prevalence, vaginismus remains under-researched. This paper explores various understandings of vaginismus, including the medical…”
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Asexual identity development and internalisation: a thematic analysis by Kelleher, Sinéad, Murphy, Mike

“…This study aimed to identify components of asexual identity development and internalisation in the context of an allonormative society, with an added focus on…”
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Sexual fantasy across gender identity: a qualitative investigation of differences between cisgender and non-binary people's imagery by Lindley, Louis M., Anzani, Annalisa, Prunas, Antonio, Galupo, M. Paz

“…Sexual imagery and fantasy are key aspects of human sexuality. They are associated with sexual arousal and response and are reflective of societal influences…”
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Exploring the relationship between intimate partner abuses, resilience, psychological, and physical health problems in Pakistani married couples: a perspective from the collectivistic culture by Abbas, Jaffar, Aqeel, Muhammad, Ling, Jinzhu, Ziapour, Arash, Raza, Muhammad Ali, Rehna, Tasnim

“…The feminist theory is a broadly employed framework for comprehending gender-based intimate partner abuse, psychological and physical health problems. This…”
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Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Banbury, Samantha, Lusher, Joanne, Snuggs, Sarah, Chandler, Chris

“…Mindfulness based interventions (MBI) may be an effective treatment for sexual dysfunction among men and women. A literature review identified seven trials for…”
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Concept and implications of sexual consent for education: a systematic review of empirical studies by Kubota, Shoko, Nakazawa, Eisuke

“…The concept of sexual consent has received considerable attention in recent years. It is discussed in sexual violence prevention education, with a rapid…”
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A couples’ relationship education intervention examining sexual mindfulness and trait mindfulness by Leavitt, Chelom E., Allsop, David B., Gurr, Joanna, Fawcett, Elizabeth, Boden, Jeremy, Driggs, Shayla, Hawkins, Alan J.

“…Much of the research on mindfulness training has focused on individuals and little has evaluated mindfulness training and education in the context of romantic…”
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Mental health provider bias and clinical competence in addressing asexuality, consensual non-monogamy, and BDSM: a narrative review by Herbitter, Cara, Vaughan, Michelle D., Pantalone, David W.

“…The aim of this narrative review is to integrate the published literature on mental health provider bias against less recognized groups who may be marginalized…”
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Gender differences in the association between sexual satisfaction and quality of life by Stephenson, Kyle R., Pickworth, Camryn, Jones, Parker S.

“…Sexual satisfaction (SS) may be an important predictor of broader quality of life (QOL; e.g. life satisfaction, etc.). However, past studies have rarely…”
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Sexual intercourse activity and activities associated with sexual interaction in Norwegians of different sexual orientations and ages by Traeen, Bente, Fischer, Nantje, Kvalem, Ingela Lundin

“…To study different subgroups of Norwegians' frequency of sexual intercourse and the activities that Norwegians engage in during intercourse. Data were…”
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Curative kink: survivors of early abuse transform trauma through BDSM by Cascalheira, Cory J., Ijebor, Ellen E., Salkowitz, Yelena, Hitter, Tracie L., Boyce, Allison

“…Bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, and sadism/masochism (BDSM; "kink") are frequently pathologized as derivatives of abuse. Although the link is…”
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Couple healing from infidelity: a deductive qualitative analysis study by Gossner, Jacob D., Fife, Stephen T., Butler, Mark H.

“…Infidelity is a relationship betrayal that can lead to multiple negative individual and relational outcomes. Multiple clinicians have developed practice-based…”
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Associative pathways between pornography consumption and reduced sexual satisfaction by Wright, Paul J., Sun, Chyng, Steffen, Nicola J., Tokunaga, Robert S.

“…Social and clinical psychologists are increasingly examining the influence of pornography on sexual health outcomes. An important sexual health outcome that…”
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“Because your dysphoria gets in the way of you…it affects everything.” The mental, physical, and relational aspects of navigating body dysphoria and sex for trans masculine people by Martin, Tristan K., Coolhart, Deb

“…Research suggests that many trans masculine people experience distress from body dysphoria. Social and medical transition through hormones and gender…”
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Culturally competent health care for sex workers: an examination of myths that stigmatize sex work and hinder access to care by Sawicki, Danielle A., Meffert, Brienna N., Read, Kate, Heinz, Adrienne J.

“…Sex workers are individuals who offer sexual services in exchange for compensation (i.e. money, goods, or other services). Within the United States, the…”
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The aftershocks of infidelity: a review of infidelity-based attachment trauma by Warach, Benjamin, Josephs, Lawrence

“…The existing literature indicates that sexual and emotional infidelities are common in adult romantic relationships. Additionally, research suggests that such…”
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Gender beliefs and internalized homophobia shape sexual self-labeling and partner choice in gay and bisexual men in China by Zheng, Lijun, Fu, Chengyao

“…Sexual self-labeling refers to gay and bisexual men's preference for dominant (top) or submissive (bottom) sexual positions. This study examined influences of…”
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Too late for love? Sexuality and intimacy in heterosexual couples living with an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis by Sandberg, Linn J.

“…New sexual scripts on later life are emerging, discourses on "sexy oldies" challenge pervasive discourses on asexual old age. Still, sexuality among people…”
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Relationship and sexual satisfaction: a longitudinal actor-partner interdependence model approach by Vowels, Laura M., Mark, Kristen P.

“…Research has demonstrated a strong link between relationship and sexual satisfaction in the context of romantic relationships. However, little research has…”
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They must be sick: consensual nonmonogamy through the eyes of psychotherapists by Grunt-Mejer, Katarzyna, Łyś, Agnieszka

“…This study examined current and prospective psychotherapists' attitudes toward different relationship types (monogamy, polyamory, swinging, and cheating). The…”
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