Exploring Trends in Erectile Dysfunction Research from 2017 to 2023: A Focus on COVID-19, Mental Health, Psychiatry, and Drug
AbstractThis paper investigates the trends in erectile dysfunction research by integrating individual keywords such as COVID-19, mental health, psychiatry, and drug use. The study spans a six-year period from September 21, 2017, to September 21, 2023, and utilizes resources from the National Library of Medicine. For instance, the quantity of relevant documents is determined using the Google search engine. A custom date range can be set on the browser via tools, and the search is limited to the nih.gov site domain. The phrase-site search command used is executed with “erectile dysfunction” COVID-19 site:nih.gov. The res...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 12, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Broad Perspectives of the Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexual Education in Neurodivergent Adolescents and Young Adults
AbstractNeurodivergent young people tend to struggle with building and maintaining their romantic relationships. Despite this, there appears to be a lack of appropriate sexuality education delivered to them. This review aims to present and discuss the most current literature (conducted between 2015 and current) on romantic relationships and sexuality education in young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and ASD co-occurring with ADHD. Six internet-based bibliographic databases were used for the present review that followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemati...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 12, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Experiencing Intimate Relationships and Sexuality: A Qualitative Study with Autistic Adolescents and Adults
AbstractRomance, intimacy, and sexuality are crucial elements of human well-being. However, they have gone unnoticed and insufficiently explored among individuals with neurodevelopmental difficulties, namely among autistic people. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability characterized by repetitive and stereotypical behavior, interests, or activities and by difficulties in interpersonal relationships and verbal and non-verbal communication. Preliminary studies reveal that, although most wish to relate intimately with other people, several autistic individuals tend to isolate themselves and engage i...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - March 25, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Sexuality of People with Intellectual Disabilities: Dynamic with Parents and Social Services Personnel in a Chinese Context
AbstractSexuality is a valuable part of people ’s lives, including people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Parents and social services personnel are significant parties for promoting the autonomy of people with ID regarding sexuality, although evidence reveals their actions tend to be in the opposite direction. Sexual attitudes do not emer ge solely as personal or individual but evolve from interactions with others in a particular sociocultural environment. To explore the sexuality of people with ID, this study set out to understand the dynamic of people with ID, parents and social services personnel within the cultu...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - March 19, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
“It’s Not, Can You Do This? It’s… How Do You Feel About Doing This?” A Critical Discourse Analysis of Sexuality Support After Spinal Cord Injury
AbstractPrevious research has indicated that healthcare support for sexuality after spinal cord injury appears to be neglected or inadequately provided. The perspectives of people living with spinal cord injuries regarding what is lacking and what support they would like to be provided, and why, has yet to be explored. This paper uses critical theory to explore how societal constructs of sexuality and disability shape how sexuality is supported after a spinal cord injury. To do this, we conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 11 people w ith a spinal cord injury from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the Uni...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - March 9, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - February 27, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - February 24, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
The Effect of Reiki on Sexual Function and Sexual Self-Confidence in Women with Sexual Distress
AbstractAimStudies have reported that Reiki reduces several symptoms regarding hypertension, cancer, sleep disorders, psychological problems, and menstrual cycle. Reiki may also have positive effects on sexuality. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of Reiki on sexual function and sexual self-confidence in women with sexual distress. This randomized controlled study was conducted with women between the ages of 15 –49 years who were registered at a family health center in the eastern region of Turkey and had sexual distress. Women experienced more sexual difficulties than men. Therefore, the sample of thi...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - February 21, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
A Scoping Review of Literature on Sexual Health and Wellness in Women with Spinal Cord Injury
AbstractWomen with spinal cord injury (SCI) often experience sexual dysfunction, however, it is underassessed and undertreated in clinical settings. This purpose of this scoping review was to characterize, synthesize and evaluate the current evidence on sexuality, sexual function, and sexual wellness among women with SCI in order to inform care practices, highlight gaps in knowledge, and guide the development of interventions to improve sexual health and well-being. The scoping review methodological framework and the PRISMA extension were used to guide the search strategy, study selection, data collection, and reporting. S...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - February 8, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Feeling ‘Happy, Loved, Cherished, Desired’ and ‘Hopeful for the Future’: Disabled Women in Nigeria Talk About Sex and Pleasure
This article starts to address that gap by presenting qualitative research with five disabled women in Nigeria about their experiences of sexuality and pleasure. A sexuality education program inspired by the findings of this research is presented. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 30, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Erectile Dysfunction and Associated Factors in Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate erectile dysfunction and associated factors in diabetic patients. Three hundred two patients aged 30 –69 and diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) at the internal diseases clinic of a Turkish hospital between January and July 2023 were included in this descriptive, cross-sectional study. The patients’ anthropometric and demographic characteristics, blood lipid and glucose levels, and blo od testosterone values were examined. All patients completed the shortened version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire. Descriptive statisti...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 24, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
An Exploration into People with Disabilities ’ Access to Sex, Sexuality, and Sex Education in South Africa
ConclusionOur study concludes that the denial of sexual rights is a central element of the broader forms of social exclusion that people with disabilities. In South Africa, many of these forms of exclusion have been compounded by the legacy of apartheid, and the persistence of racial inequality, taboos about sex, and stigmas associated with disability. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 22, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Women ’s Sexual Health in Old Age: Identification of Influencing Factors Using Focus Group Interviews Based on Socioecological Approach
AbstractDespite its importance and numerous benefits, sexual health in the elderly is often a neglected topic due to gender- and age-specific taboos and stereotypes, especially those addressing elderly women. A qualitative study was conducted using focus group interviews to explore the factors influencing the sexual health of elderly women. Twenty-four married elderly women from Tehran with different socioeconomic statuses and a mean age of 65.33 ± 5.32 participated in 7 focus group interviews. Content analysis was done following the deductive method of Elo and Kyngäs (2008) and based on the different levels of soci...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 19, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Educational Interventions on Sexuality for Parents of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: An Integrative Review
AbstractThe aim of this article was to identify educational interventions on sexuality for parents of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. This is an integrative literature review. In May, 2023, searches were carried out in 12 databases using the keywords: intellectual disability, sexuality, sexual communication, intervention, program, and parents and Boolean operators AND and OR. The thematic analysis of the nine articles found resulted in the theme: Sex education programs and their interventions, and three sub-themes: (a) conceptualization and design of the programs; (b) from taboo to confidence: incr...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 17, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Let ’s Talk About Sex! Perspectives from People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Caregivers in Residential Institutions in Greenland
This study explores how attitudes toward talking about sex and sexual matters influence practices regarding sexuality, sexual rights, and sexual abuse in residential institutions for people with disabilities in Greenland. 16 residents aged 17 –62 and 29 managers and staff from 8 residential institutions have been interviewed about the ways sexual needs and rights are treated and discussed as well as how sexual harassment and violations are prevented or handled. The results of the study show that there are great variations between the r esidential institutions regarding meeting residents’ sexual needs, talking about sex...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 12, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
