Comparison Between the Effect of the Information-Motivation-Behavioral (IMB) Model and Psychoeducational Counseling on Sexual Satisfaction and Contraception Method Used Under the Coercion of the Spouse in Iranian Women: A Randomized, Clinical Trial / Comparação entre o efeito do modelo Informação-Motivação-Comportamental (IMB) e o aconselhamento psicoeducacional sobre a satisfação sexual e o método contraceptivo usado sob coerção do cônjuge em mulheres iranianas: um ensaio clínico randomizado

Abstract Objective Women play an essential role in maintaining the family's health, and family planning is part of women's and families' health. The couple's mutual understanding of family planning methods is essential in selecting contraception. Acceptance of and satisfaction with different contraception methods can impact sexual satisfaction. The present study aimed to compare the effect of the information-motivation-behavioral (IMB) model and psychoeducational counseling on sexual satisfaction and contraception methods of women referring to health centers in Kerman. Methods This trial was conducted on 81 women aged 18 to 45, in Kerman health centers, from 2021 to 2022. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups of 27 people (control, psychoeducational counseling, and IMB method). Three online counseling sessions were held for the psychoeducational group, and four were held for the IMB group. The control group received routine care. The IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 22 (IBM Corp. Armonk, NY, USA) was used for data analysis using nonparametric Friedman and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results The mean age of participants was 32.59 ± 7.04, and the majority of them had university degrees and were homemakers. The mean sexual satisfaction score significantly increased immediately after the intervention and 1 month later in the 2 interventional groups (p< 0.0). Changes in contraception methods after intervention were significant in the psychoeducational group (p= 0.0) Conclusion The results indicate the positive impact of psychological counseling on women's sexual satisfaction and contraception method. The IMB method also impacted men's sexual satisfaction but did not lead to any changes in the contraceptive method.

Resumo Objetivo A mulher desempenha um papel essencial na manutenção da saúde da família, e o planejamento familiar faz parte da saúde da mulher e da família. A compreensão mútua do casal sobre os métodos de planejamento familiar é essencial na seleção da contracepção. A aceitação e a satisfação com os diferentes métodos contraceptivos podem afetar a satisfação sexual. O presente estudo teve como objetivo comparar o efeito do modelo informação-motivação-comportamental (IMB) e aconselhamento psicoeducacional sobre a satisfação sexual e métodos contraceptivos de mulheres encaminhadas para centros de saúde em Kerman. Métodos Este estudo foi realizado em 81 mulheres de 18 a 45 anos, nos centros de saúde de Kerman, de 2021 a 2022. As participantes foram divididas aleatoriamente em 3 grupos de 27 pessoas (controle, aconselhamento psicoeducacional e método IMB). Foram realizadas três sessões de aconselhamento online para o grupo psicoeducativo e quatro para o grupo IMB. O grupo de controle recebeu cuidados de rotina. OIBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, versão 22 (IBM Corp. Armonk, NY, EUA) foi utilizado para a análise dos dados por meio dos testes não paramétricos de Friedman e Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados A média de idade das participantes foi de 32,59 ± 7,04, sendo que a maioria delas possuía nível superior e eram donas de casa. A pontuação média de satisfação sexual aumentou significativamente imediatamente após a intervenção e 1 mês depois nos 2 grupos de intervenção (p <0,0). As mudanças nos métodos contraceptivos após a intervenção foram significativas no grupo psicoeducativo (p = 0,0) Conclusão Os resultados indicam o impacto positivo do acompanhamento psicológico na satisfação sexual das mulheres e no método contraceptivo. O método IMB também impactou a satisfação sexual dos homens, mas não levou a nenhuma mudança no método contraceptivo.

Relación de la educación, conocimiento y percepción de la satisfacción sexual de los estudiantes heterosexuales cis-género de la Universidad Andrés Bello sede Viña del Mar (Chile), año 2022 / Relationship of education, knowledge and perception of sexual satisfaction of cis-gender heterosexual students at Universidad Andrés Bello Viña del Mar (Chile) headquarters, year 2022

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los humanos son seres sexuados, gran parte de ellos mantienen una vida sexual activa y comienzan a una edad temprana; sin embargo, esto puede llegar a ser un problema si no se cuenta con una base óptima de educación sexual, ya que ésta fomenta el autoconocimiento de cada persona, permitiendo una vida sexual plena. OBJETIVO: Relacionar la educación sexual con la percepción de la satisfacción sexual y el conocimiento de los genitales externos del sexo opuesto en mujeres y hombres heterosexuales cis-género. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio cuantitativo observacional analítico transversal, mediante la clasificación de preguntas y respuestas estructuradas, cuantificables realizada a estudiantes cis heterosexuales entre 18 y 25 años. RESULTADOS: Los resultados de esta investigación demostraron las diversas edades de inicio de actividad sexual, cantidad de parejas sexuales y la percepción de la vida sexual actual de los encuestados, reflejando que la mayoría de los mismos comenzaron su vida sexual tempranamente y, sin embargo, mantenían una baja cantidad de parejas sexuales. Aun con estos condicionantes, los sujetos refieren mantener una buena satisfacción sexual, queriendo conservar su vida sexual actual. CONCLUSIONES: Aún se aprecia la brecha de conocimientos desde los distintos niveles de educación, asimismo, se puede evidenciar la poca investigación en relación con la satisfacción sexual que existe en Chile. Por otra parte, la importancia que posee el/la profesional matrón/a es fundamental en cada una de las variables estudiadas ya que, es el profesional más capacitado para abordar este ámbito.

INTRODUCTION: Humans are sexed beings, which many of them maintain an active sexual life and begin at an early age however, this could be a problem if there is not an optimal base of sexual education. OBJECTIVE: To relate sexual education with the perception of sexual satisfaction and knowledge of the external genitalia of the opposite sex in cis-gender heterosexual women and men. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional analytical observational quantitative study, through the classification of structured questions and answers, quantifiable carried out to cis heterosexual students between 18 and 25 years. RESULTS: The results of this research, demonstrated the different ages of initiation of sexual activity, number of sexual partners and the perception of the current sexual life of the respondents, reflecting that most of the respondents began their sexual life early, however they maintained a low number of sexual partners, even so these refer to maintain a good sexual satisfaction wanting to maintain their current sexual life. CONCLUSIONS: The knowledge gap between the different levels of education is still evident, as well as the lack of research on sexual satisfaction in Chile. On the other hand, the importance of the professional midwife is fundamental in each of the variables studied, since he/she is the most qualified professional to address this area.

Sexual satisfaction and associated individual factors among midlife and older people in Ile-Ife, Southwest Nigeria: implications for sexual and reproductive health

Background: Studies in Nigeria have rarely documented the prevalence and associated factors of sexual satisfaction among the midlife and older persons as a special group of underserved population in the country. This study investigates the prevalence and individual associated factors of sexual satisfaction among the midlife and older people in Ile-Ife, Southwest Nigeria.Methods: A sample size of 404 was analysed in the study. The outcome variable was sexual satisfaction. The explanatory variables are sets of individual and relational characteristics. Data were analysed using Stata 14. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression models were estimated.Results: Findings reveal 42.0% level of sexual satisfaction. Higher educational attainment (AOR=0.864, p<0.01; 95% CI: 0.841-0.886), longer length of marriage (AOR=0.931, p<0.01; 95% CI: 0.912-0.950), remarriage (AOR=0.536, p<0.01; 95% CI: 0.387-0.742), economic inactivity (AOR=0.456, p<0.01; 95% CI: 0.322-0.646) reduces the odds of sexual satisfaction while absence of serious health challenges (AOR=2.742, p<0.01; 95% CI: 1.594-4.716) and spousal high wealth level (AOR=1.038, p<0.01; 95% CI: 1.017-1.059) increase the odds of sexual satisfaction.Conclusions: Individual characteristics of midlife and older men and women are significantly associated with their sexual satisfaction. These characteristics should be targeted in a special programme focusing on midlife and older persons in Nigeria.

A clinical study of modified McIndoe vaginoplasty with split thickness skin graft: a tertiary care experience

Background: Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) is associated with failure of fetal mullerian-duct development that results in congenital deficiency of the upper part of the vagina with a rudimentary-to-absent uterus. These patients have primary amenorrhoea, infertility as well as insufficient sexual gratification. Although conception can be dealt with IVF and surrogacy but at least by doing neovaginal construction by McIndoe vaginoplasty, these patients have acceptable sexual life and intercourse. The main objective of this study was creating a neovagina leading to a satisfactory sexual life.Methods: Modified McIndoe vaginoplasty with split thickness skin graft, was done in seven patients with MRKH syndrome from 2014-2017 and these patients were followed till 2019. All patients had detailed counselling regarding the surgery, the complications involved and the outcome. Thorough investigations were done in all the patients.Results: The functional results were satisfactory in all the seven patients. There was no blood transfusion requirement or any serious complication involved. An average vaginal length of 7-9 cm and vaginal width of 3-4 cm was achieved. Donor site healing was adequate in all patients with no complications.Conclusions: Modified McIndoe vaginoplasty, if performed with good surgical skills, is a secure and beneficial way to achieve sexual contentment in patient with vaginal agenesis, with no donor site complications.

O papel mediador da autorrevelação sexual na relação entre a expressão de sentimentos e a satisfação sexual em adultos heterossexuais / The mediating role of sexual self-disclosure satisfaction in the association between expression of feelings and sexual satisfaction in heterosexual adults

Resumo O objetivo de deste estudo foi testar um modelo de mediação da expressão de sentimentos e a satisfação sexual via autorrevelação, enquanto processo, é uma variável mediadora significativa da associação entre a expressão de sentimentos e a satisfação sexual. A amostra deste estudo foi constituída por 564 participantes (370 mulheres, 65,60%), cisgénero, heterossexuais, numa relação diádica de exclusividade e compromisso. Foram testados dois modelos: um modelo de mediação simples e um modelo de mediação moderada, sendo este último usado para testa a influência do género no modelo de mediação. Os resultados demonstraram que, globalmente, homens e mulheres apresentaram valores médios idênticos na autorrevelação sexual e satisfação sexual; se contudo, na expressão de sentimentos, as mulheres apresentaram valores significativamente superiores. A expressão de sentimentos revelou-se uma variável preditora significativa da satisfação sexual e a autorrevelação sexual como uma variável parcialmente mediadora do modelo. No entanto, o género não modera a expressão de sentimentos e a autorrevelação. O presente estudo demonstra que a expressão de sentimentos e a autorrevelação sexual são importantes aspetos da satisfação sexual de ambos os géneros.

Abstract The present study had the main goal of testing a mediation model of expression of feelings and sexual satisfaction via sexual self-disclosure, trying to understand if the process of sexual self-disclosure is a significant mediator variable of the association between expression of feelings and sexual satisfaction. The sample of this study comprised by 564 cisgender, heterosexual participants (370 women, 65.60%), who were in a dyadic and exclusive relationship of commitment. Two models were tested: a simple mediation model and a moderate mediation model in which the objective is to test the influence of gender on the of mediation. Overall, results showed that men and women had similar mean values for sexual self-disclosure and sexual satisfaction, however, a significantly higher expression of feelings was found in women compared to men. The results demonstrated that expression of feelings was a significant predictor variable of sexual satisfaction and that sexual self-disclosure is partially a mediator variable of the tested model. Gender did not moderate the association between expression of feelings and sexual self-disclosure. The present study shows that expression of feelings and sexual self-disclosure are important aspects of sexual satisfaction in both genders.

Homofobia internalizada e satisfação sexual em casais homossexuais / Internalized Homophobia and sexual satisfaction on same-sex couples / Homofobia internalizada y satisfacción sexual en parejas homosexuales

Resumo Objetivo: O objetivo desta investigação foi observar a influência da religiosidade e da homofobia internalizada na satisfação sexual de casais do mesmo sexo. Method: Um estudo foi conduzido com 94 participantes, 49 homens e 45 mulheres, vivendo em um relacionamento estável com parceiro do mesmo sexo. A primeira hipótese é que altos níveis de homofobia internalizada e religiosidade influenciam negativamente na satisfação sexual de participantes em relacionamentos sexuais do mesmo sexo. Os dados foram coletados em pessoa com um instrumento auto-aplicável abordando: dados sociodemográficos, homofobia internalizada, experiência de homofobia externa, satisfação sexual e índice de religiosidade. Comparações de médias intragrupos foram realizada com análises unidirecionais ANOVA entre as variáveis estudadas. Em seguida, foi realizado o teste de correlação de Pearson entre as variáveis e, finalmente, uma análise de regressão linear tendo a Satisfação Sexual como variável de desfecho. Resultados: Os resultados indicaram níveis menores de satisfação sexual entre os grupos com maior homofobia internalizada, bem como uma diferença significante na satisfação de participantes com diferentes níveis de religiosidade, assim confirmando a hipótese prevista. Conclusão: Se discute que homofobia internalizada prevê negativamente a satisfação sexual de um sujeito, já que interfere com seu bem estar e que outras variáveis, como abertura e religiosidade, também se mostram relevantes neste contexto.

Abstract Objective: This research aimed to observe the influence of the following variables: internalized homophobia and religiosity related to sexual satisfaction on people who develop a relationship with those of the same sex. Method: 94 participants, 49 men and 45 women, living a stable relationship with a partner of the same sex, were sampled. The first hypothesis is that high levels of internalized homophobia and religiosity negatively impact on sexual satisfaction between people of same sex relationships. Data was collected by physical presence using a self-report questionaire focused on: socio-demographic, internalized homophobia, experience of external homophobia, sexual satisfaction and religiosity index. Comparisons with inter-groups mean through one-way analysis of variables ANOVA were considered. Then, Pearson's correlation test was performed between variables and, finally, an analysis of linear regression with sexual satisfaction as an outcome variable. Results: Showed lower levels of sexual satisfaction among groups with the highest internalized homophobia, as well as a significant difference in relation to satisfaction of people at different levels of religiosity, confirming in this way, the predicted hypothesis. Conclusion: It is discussed that internalized homophobia impacts negativetly on subject's sexual satisfaction as it interferes with their subjective well-being. Other variables, such as outness and religiosity, also show an impact on this context.

Resumen Objetivo: Observar la influencia de las variables homofobia internalizada y religiosidad en la satisfacción sexual de sujetos en relaciones con personas del mismo sexo. Método: Se realizó un estudio con 94 sujetos, 49 hombres y 45 mujeres, viviendo en una relación estable con pareja del mismo sexo. La hipótesis inicial es que altos niveles de homofobia internalizada y de religiosidad influencian de forma negativa la satisfacción sexual de sujetos en relaciones LGB. Los datos fueron recolectados de forma presencial con cuestionario auto-aplicable abordando aspectos sociodemográficos, homofobia internalizada, homofobia externa sufrida, satisfacción sexual e índice de religiosidad. Se realizaron comparaciones de media intergrupos con análisis unidireccional ANOVA entre variables estudiadas. Se realizó la prueba de correlaciones de Pearson entre las variables y, por fin, un análisis de regresión lineal teniendo como resultado la variable satisfacción sexual. Resultados: Estos apuntaron a menores niveles de satisfacción entre los grupos con mayor homofobia internalizada, así como para una diferencia significativa en la satisfacción de sujetos en niveles distintos de religiosidad, confirmando la hipótesis prevista. Conclusiones: Se discute que la homofobia internalizada prevé negativamente la satisfacción sexual del sujeto, a medida que interfiere en su bienestar subjetivo, y que otras variables, como apertura y religiosidad, también tienen una influencia relevante en este contexto.

Satisfacción sexual en mujeres adultas y adolescentes chilenas usuarias de dos centros de salud universitarios / Sexual satisfaction in Chilean adult and adolescent women using two university health centers

RESUMEN Introducción: La satisfacción sexual es un indicador de calidad de vida que ha ido adquiriendo mayor relevancia en la investigación científica. Objetivo: Comparar el nivel de satisfacción sexual y variables de relación de pareja y comportamiento sexual en mujeres adultas y adolescentes usuarias de dos centros de salud universitarios Métodos: Estudio observacional, transversal y analítico en dos grupos de comparación: mujeres adultas y adolescentes. La satisfacción sexual fue medida mediante la Nueva Escala de Satisfacción Sexual (NSSS). Se aplicó cuestionario sobre datos sociodemográficos, relación de pareja y comportamiento sexual. Se realizó análisis bivariado y regresión logística para evaluar la asociación entre las variables de relación de pareja, comportamiento sexual y nivel de satisfacción sexual según grupo de adultas o adolescentes. Resultados: Participaron 348 mujeres (174 adultas y 174 adolescentes). La mediana de edad de adultas fue 33 años (rango 20-50) y adolescentes de 17 años (rango 14-19). En el 89,9% la experiencia sexual más reciente se dio en contexto de una relación de pareja. El 94,6 % se siente satisfecha con su relación de pareja. Las adolescentes presentan un mayor nivel de satisfacción sexual que las adultas. Conclusiones: En las mujeres adultas cuando la iniciativa sexual es compartida y se sienten satisfechas con la relación de pareja, aumenta la satisfacción sexual. En las adolescentes, aumenta la satisfaccción sexual cuando la actividad sexual se da en un contexto de relación de pareja y tienen una mayor frecuencia de relaciones sexuales.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Sexual satisfaction is an indicator of quality of life that has become more relevant in scientific research. Objective: To compare the level of sexual satisfaction, variables of couple relationship and sexual behavior of adult women and adolescents who are users of two university health care centers. Methods: Observational, transversal and analytical study of two groups: adult and adolescents women. Sexual satisfaction was measured by the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS). A questionnaire was applied based on sociodemographic data, couple relationship and sexual behavior. Bivariate analysis and logistic regression were performed to evaluate the variables of couple relationship, sexual behavior and level of sexual satisfaction according to the group of adults or adolescents. Results: 348 women participated (174 adults and 174 adolescents). The average age of adults was 33 years (range 20-50) and adolescents 17 years (range 14-19). In the total trial 89.9% the most recent sexual experience occurred in the context of a relationship. 94,6% feel satisfied with their relationship. Adolescents have a higher level of sexual satisfaction than adults. Conclusions: When adult women feel satisfied with their relationship and sexual initiative is shared, the sexual satisfaction increases. In adolescents, sexual satisfaction increases when sexual activity occurs in a relationship context and when they have a higher frequency of sexual relations

Construção e evidências de validade da Escala de Satisfação Corporal e Satisfação Sexual para Lésbicas (ESCSS-Lésbicas) / Construction and validity evidence of the Bodily Satisfaction and Sexual Satisfaction for Lesbians (LESBIAN-ESCSS) / Construcción y evidencias de validez de la Escala de Satisfacción Corporal Y Satisfacción Sexual Para Lésbicas (ESCSS-Lésbicas)

Este estudo apresenta as etapas de construção de um instrumento psicométrico específico para a população lésbica e a descrição de suas evidências de validação. Os dados quantitativos foram coletados no aplicativo online Google Forms, do Google Drive, por meio da amostra de 1.231 mulheres lésbicas brasileiras (M = 27,87; DP = 9,10). Para a construção e validação do instrumento foram realizadas cinco etapas: 1) Avaliação qualitativa dos instrumentos pelo grupo focal com experts; 2) Avaliação dos instrumentos pelas informantes-chave; 3) Análise por juízes-pares; 4) Análise Fatorial Exploratória (AFE); e 5) Análise Fatorial Confirmatória (AFC). Os resultados da AFE e da AFC foram conduzidos no software Mplus versão 7.11. Os resultados descrevem a criação e as evidências de validade da ESCSSLésbicas, escala tipo Likert de 0 a 6, composta por 30 itens, e confiabilidade interna de 0,907. O instrumento mostrou-se adequado para a mensuração dos aspectos relativos à satisfação corporal e sexual de mulheres lésbicas.

The study presents the stages of a psychometric instrument construction specific to lesbian population and the description of their validation evidences. The quantitative data were collected the Google Forms app on google drive through the sample 1231 Brazilian lesbian women (M = 27,87; SD = 9,10). 5 steps were taken to the construction and validation of the psychometric instrument: 1) Qualitative evaluation of the instruments by focus group of experts; 2) Evaluation of instruments by key informants; 3) Analysis by peer judges; 4) Exploratory Factorial Analysis (EFA); 5) Confirmatory Factorial Analysis (CFA). The results of the EFA and the CFA were conducted in Mplus software version 7.11. The results describe the creation and validation evidences of the BSSSS-Lesbian, scale Likert type from 0 to 6, composed by 30 items, and the internal reliability of the whole scale is 0.907. The instrument was specific and adequate to the measurement of aspects related to the body satisfaction and sexual in lesbian women.

Este estudio presenta las etapas de construcción de un instrumento psicométrico específico para la población lésbica y la descripción de sus evidencias de validación. Los datos cuantitativos fueron recolectados en la aplicación en línea Google Forms de Google Drive utilizando una muestra de 1.231 mujeres lesbianas brasileñas (M = 27,87; DE = 9,10). Para la construcción y validación del instrumento psicométrico específico para la población lésbica se realizaron 5 etapas: 1) Evaluación cualitativa de los instrumentos por el grupo focal expertos; 2) evaluación de los instrumentos por las informantes clave; 3) Análisis por jueces pares; 4) Análisis Factorial Exploratorio (AFE) y 5) Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC). Los resultados del análisis factorial exploratorio y del análisis factorial confirmatorio fueron realizados en el software Mplus versión 7.11. Los resultados describen la creación y las evidencias de validez de la ESCSS-Lesbianas, escala compuesta por 30 ítems tipo Likert de 0 a 6, la confiabilidad interna (alfa de Cronbach) de la escala total es de 0,907. El instrumento se mostró específico y adecuado para la medición de los aspectos relativos a la satisfacción corporal y sexual de mujeres lesbianas.

Invarianza por sexo y distribución del Índice de Satisfacción Sexual reducido en una muestra mexicana de rutas aleatorias / Invariance according to sex and distribution of low Sexual Satisfaction Index based on Mexican people random route sample

Resumen Objetivo: El Índice de Satisfacción Sexual de Hudson constituye una medición unidimensional de la satisfacción sexual empleada en investigación y clínica. En México, se ha propuesto una forma reducida a 10 ítems del ISS (ISS-10), que ha servido de base a este estudio para aportar nuevas evidencias de validez cruzada (entre mujeres y hombres) y convergente; describir su distribución y estudiar su relación con seis variables sociodemográficas. Método: Se realizó una investigación instrumental en la que participaron 807 personas casadas o en unión libre de Monterrey, México, a las cuales se les aplicó el ISS-10, la Escala de Valoración de la Relación (RAS), la Escala de Engrandecimiento Marital (MAS) y otras cuatro escalas entre enero y mayo de 2014, mediante un muestreo de rutas aleatorias. Se aplicó análisis factorial confirmatorio multigrupo. Resultados: El modelo de un factor con 10 indicadores mostró invarianza entre mujeres y hombres, pero las puntuaciones del ISS-10 no siguieron una distribución normal. Además, en la muestra total, la correlación del ISS-10 con la satisfacción con la relación (RAS) fue muy alta (rS = .71) y con el engrandecimiento marital (MAS), alta (rS = .56). La edad, los años de casados o en unión libre y la escolaridad presentaron correlaciones bajas con el ISS-10 (rS de .13 a .27). El sexo y el estado civil fueron independientes del ISS-10. Conclusión: El Índice de Satisfacción Sexual, como una medición unidimensional de la satisfacción sexual reducida a 10 indicadores, presenta evidencias de validez; independientemente de que se aplique a hombre o mujer, y puede ser baremado a partir de puntuaciones de percentil.

Abstract Objective: Hudson's Index of Sexual Satisfaction is a one-dimensional sexual satisfaction measure, used for research and clinical practice. In Mexico, 10 items form (ISS-10) has been proposed. This research aims to provide new evidences related to cross-validity (among women and men) and convergent validity of ISS-10 form, describing distribution, and study and also its relationship with six socio-demographic variables. Method: An instrumental research was performed. ISS-10, Relationship Rating Scale (RAS), Marital Aggrandizement Scale (MAS) and three other scales were applied; 807 married or cohabiting people were randomly sampled from Monterrey, Mexico between January and May 2014. Multi-confirmatory factorial group analysis was applied for data analysis. Results: The factor model has 10 indicators that show invariance among women and men. ISS-10 scores did not follow a normal distribution. In the overall sample, ISS-10 correlated with relationship satisfaction (RAS) was very high (rS = .71), and with the marital aggrandizement (MAS) also was high (rS = .56). Age, years of marriage or cohabitation and years of schooling have low correlation with ISS-10 form (rS from .13 to .27). Sex and marital status were independent based on ISS-10. Conclusion: The Index of Sexual Satisfaction, considered as key-factor to measure sexual satisfaction was reduced to 10 indicators, showing that the validity of evidence, is independent of being male or female, and it can be scaled using percentile scores rank.

Determinantes de la satisfacción sexual: personalidad sexual, comunicación emocional y estrategias de seducción / Determinants of sexual satisfaction: sexual personality, emotional communication and seduction strategies

La vida sexual de la pareja es central en el entendimiento de su dinámica. Variables percibidas en la otra persona, como rasgos de personalidad sexual, conductas comunicativas y las estrategias con las que seduce a su pareja, son fundamentales en la evaluación subjetiva de la forma, frecuencia y técnicas utilizadas durante la interacción sexual. Ante esto, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación entre dichas variables en una muestra no probabilística propositiva de 470 hombres y mujeres de la Ciudad de México que reportaron haber sentido pasión por alguien. Algunos de los resultados muestran que, para ambos sexos, los ingredientes esenciales en la experimentación de gozo sexual son: la percepción de personalidades involucradas emocionalmente, atractivas sexuales y dispuestas eróticamente, la ejecución de estrategias de expresión sexual, búsqueda de cercanía, expresión y desenvolvimiento y enamoramiento, la percepción de promiscuidad o restricción. Sin embargo, el uso de las mismas estrategias de seducción favorece la evasión, presión y aburrimiento

The sexual life of the couple is central in understanding their dynamics. Variables perceived in the other as: sexual personality traits, communicative behaviors and the strategies with which she seduces her partner, are fundamental in the subjective evaluation of the form, frequency and techniques used during sexual interaction. Given this, the present study aimed to determine the relationship between these variables in a non-probabilistic sample of 470 men and women from Mexico City who reported having felt passion for someone. Results show that for both sexes, the essential ingredients in the experimentation of sexual pleasure are the perception of emotionally involved, sexually attractive and erotically disposed personalities, the execution of strategies of sexual expression, search for closeness, expression and development and infatuation, the perception of promiscuity or restriction and the use of the same seduction strategies favors evasion, pressure and boredom

Regulação emocional, satisfação sexual e comportamento sexual de risco em mulheres vítimas de abuso sexual na infância / Emotion regulation, sexual satisfaction and risky sexual behavior in women victims of sexual abuse in childhood

Buscou-se investigar questões relacionadas à regulação emocional, à satisfação sexual e ao comportamento sexual de risco em mulheres adultas com histórico de abuso sexual na infância. Participaram desta pesquisa oito mulheres, com média de idade 38 anos, que responderam aos instrumentos de autorrelato sobre regulação emocional e satisfação sexual e a uma entrevista em profundidade, que avaliou aspectos do contexto familiar, emocional, relacionamentos amorosos e também sexuais, abordando questões sobre comportamento sexual de risco. O delineamento utilizado foi exploratório, descritivo com abordagem mista. Os resultados demonstraram que todas as participantes avaliadas possuíam difi culdades de regulação emocional, em menores ou maiores níveis. Em relação à satisfação sexual, seis das participantes obtiveram índices positivos de satisfação, e algumas delas relataram desejo e satisfação sexual preservados. No entanto, outras participantes relataram difi culdades, como aversão sexual e comportamento hipersexualizado. Comportamentos sexuais de risco foram identifi cados em duas das participantes e vinculados a comportamentos do passado.

This research aimed to investigate aspects regarding emotion regulation, sexual satisfaction and risky sexual behavior in adult women with history of childhood sexual abuse. Eight women with an average age of 38 were subjects for this study. They answered to the self-report instruments about emotion regulation and sexual satisfaction, and to an in-depth interview which assessed aspects related to the family, emotional background, besides the loving and sexual relations, including aspects on risky sexual behavior. A descriptive, quantitative and qualitative outlining was carried out. The results showed that all the evaluated presented emotion dysregulation in major or minor levels. Regarding sexual satisfaction, six participants presented positive rates of satisfaction and some of them reported the preservation of there desire and sexual satisfaction. However, other participants reported some difficulties such as sexual aversion and hypersexual behavior. Some risky sexual behaviors were identified in two of these participants and linked to past behaviors.

Representações Sociais sobre o Corpo e Satisfação Sexual de Mulheres Mastectomizadas e seus Parceiros / Representaciones Sociales sobre el Cuerpo y Satisfacción Sexual de Mujeres Mastectomizadas y sus Parejas / Social Representations of the Body and Sexual Satisfaction in Mastecomized Women and their Partners

Resumo Mulheres que passam pelo procedimento da mastectomia e seus parceiros se deparam com o corpo transformado que remete a diversas implicações incluindo a satisfação sexual. Este trabalho objetiva compreender as representações sociais acerca do corpo da mulher e do corpo mastectomizado e o nível de satisfação sexual dos casais. Participaram do estudo 10 díades (mulheres mastectomizadas e seus parceiros) e utilizou-se como instrumento uma escala de satisfação sexual e a Técnica de Associação Livre de Palavras com os estímulos corpo da mulher e corpo da mulher mastectomizada. Observou-se que o corpo mastectomizado possuiu mais representações negativas vinculadas à aparência da mama, impactando no nível de satisfação sexual do casal, onde se constatou que este diminui após a mastectomia, interferindo na autoimagem e na vida conjugal. Destaca-se a necessidade de ampliação de políticas públicas voltadas para essa população visando a cirurgias reparadoras e ao trabalho com as representações sociais visando redimensionamento da sexualização das mamas impactando na melhoria da qualidade de vida dessas mulheres e de seus parceiros.

Resumen Tanto las mujeres que han sido sometidas a mastectomía como sus parejas se encuentran ant e un cuerpo trasformado el cual remite a diversas implicaciones, entre otras; la satisfacción sexual. El objetivo de este trabajo estriba en comprender las representaciones sociales del cuerpo de la mujer y del cuerpo mastectomizado y ahondar en el nivel de satisfacción sexual de estas parejas. En el estudio han participado 10 matrimonios (mujeres mastectomizadas y sus parejas) y los instrumentos utilizados han sido una escala de satisfacción sexual y la Técnica de Asociación Libre de Palabras con los estímulos cuerpo de la mujer y cuerpo de la mujer mastectomizada. Hemos observado que el cuerpo mastectomizado obtuvo más representaciones negativas vinculadas a la apariencia de la mama, interviniendo en el nivel de satisfacción sexual del matrimonio, donde se constató que este disminuye después de la mastectomía, perjudicando la autoimagen y la vida en pareja. Se destaca la necesidad de la ampliación de políticas públicas volcadas para esta población hacia las cirugías restauradoras y al trabajo con las representaciones sociales con vistas al redimensionamiento de la sexualización de las mamas con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de vida de estas mujeres y de sus parejas.

Abstract Women who undergo mastectomy and their partners face a transformed body, which has several implications, including an effect on their sexual satisfaction. The aims of the present study were to understand the social representations of the female body, the social representations of the mastectomized body, and the level of sexual satisfaction of these couples. Ten couples (mastectomized women and their partners) were included in the study. The study instruments were a scale of sexual satisfaction and the free word association technique (FWAT), using the expressions "female body" and "mastectomized female body" as stimuli. The mastectomized body was observed to have more negative representations related to the appearance of the breast(s). Couples' sexual satisfaction decreased after mastectomy, interfering with the women's self-image and with marital life. The need to expand public policies targeting this population is emphasized, with a focus on reconstructive surgery and work with social representations to revise the sexualization of breasts. Such policies can improve quality of life for mastectomized women and their partners.

Effect of Sexual Function Improvement Program for Breast Cancer Survivors on Sexual Distress, Sexual Satisfaction and Marital Intimacy

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to examine effects of a sexual function improvement program on sexual distress, sexual satisfaction and marital intimacy among breast cancer survivors. METHODS: With quasi-experimental design, a total of 54 women after breast surgery were assigned into experimental group (n=28) and control group (n=26) after recruited via convenience sampling. They were endocrine surgery outpatients in university hospital at Chonnam province. Experimental group received a sexual function improvement program 5 sessions over 5 weeks. Sexual distress, sexual satisfaction, and marital intimacy were examined with self-report structured questionaries. Data were analyzed using ?2 test, Fisher's exact, independent t-test, and analysis of covariance with SPSS 17.0/window program. RESULTS: Women who participated in the sexual function improvement program had lower sexual distress (F=27.29, p<.001), higher sexual satisfaction (t=3.09, p=.003) higher marital intimacy (F=17.51, p<.001) than the women who did not participate. CONCLUSION: Results suggest that a sexual function improvement program can be effective strategy to improve sexual distress, sexual satisfaction and marital intimacy. Therefore, this program can be regarded as useful nursing intervention program for breast cancer survivors.

Relationship between Infertility Stress and Quality of Life of Infertile Women: Based on the Moderating and Mediating Effects of Sexual Satisfaction

PURPOSE: We aim to assess the moderating and mediating effects of sexual satisfaction in the relationship between infertility stress and quality of life of infertile women, and contribute to alleviate the infertility stress and promote the quality of life of infertile women. METHODS: As a descriptive study, we surveyed 151 infertile women in G. and B in Korea. cities from November 2014 to January 2015. The data was analyzed in SPSS WIN 18.0 program. RESULTS: Infertility stress, sexual satisfaction, and quality of life averaged 3.82±.56 (range of scale 1~6), 3.42±.44 (range of scale 1~5), and 3.52±.50 (range of scale 1~5), respectively. Infertility stress had a negative correlation with quality of life (r=-.709, p<.001). Sexual satisfaction had a negative correlation with infertility stress (r=-.332, p<.001), and positive correlation with quality of life (r=.543, p<.001). Sexual satisfaction did not have moderating effects on the relationship between infertility stress and quality of life. However, sexual satisfaction showed mediating effects between infertility stress and quality of life. CONCLUSION: Therefore, it is necessary to provide infertile women with the counseling on their sexual problems, and the intervention programs for infertile women is expected to help them cope and adapt with their personal and marital problems, reduce their stress, and thus promote their quality of life.

Sexual satisfaction and its associated factors among individuals with hearing disability / 中华男科学杂志

<p><b>Objective</b>To investigate sexual satisfaction (SS) and the factors associated with decreased SS among individuals with hearing disability.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We conducted an investigation on SS among 439 individuals (268 males and 171 females, aged ≥18 yr) with hearing disability using a general information questionnaire, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Social Support Rating Scale, and a self-report on SS. We identified the factors of decreased SS by multivariate ordinal logistic regression analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Totally 76 (17.3%) of the hearing-disability individuals investigated were dissatisfied with their sexual life. SS reduction was significantly correlated with the status of being single (OR=1.72), grade-1 or -2 disability (OR=1.78), physical diseases (OR=2.46), depression (OR=6.61), or inadequate subjective social support (OR=3.28).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>SS of hearing-disability persons is relatively low, which can be improved by treating physical diseases, promoting mental health, and providing psycho-social support.</p>

Início da atividade sexual de mulheres jovens: questionando sua satisfação e preferências / Sexual activity initiation of young women: questioning their satisfaction and preferences

O objetivo desta pesquisa exploratória foi identificar o início da atividade sexual, a satisfação e as preferências sexuais de mulheres jovens da cidade de São Paulo. A amostra foi composta por 60 mulheres com idade entre 18 e 21 anos, sexualmente ativas, que responderam um questionário preparado pelas pesquisadoras. Os resultados indicaram um início precoce da atividade sexual, apontaram que a maioria das jovens desta amostra prefere a penetração vaginal e o sexo oral recebido do parceiro. A grande maioria dessas mulheres afirmou estar satisfeita sexualmente, porém creditam esta satisfação ao parceiro e ao estabelecimento de um relacionamento amoroso e não à qualidade da relação sexual, nem ao orgasmo em si. Outros estudos com foco na satisfação sexual feminina são necessários e importantes para que essas mulheres sejam compreendidas e para que possam ter mais prazer nas relações sexuais.

It is an exploratory research in order to identify the onset of sexual activity, satisfaction and sexual preferences of young women in São Paulo. A group of 60 women aged 18 to 21, with regular sexual activity, answered a questionnaire prepared by the researchers. The results indicate an early onset of sexual activity, they showed that most young women in the sample prefer vaginal penetration and oral sex received from the partner. The vast majority of these women claimed to be sexually satisfied, but credit this satisfaction to the partner and the establishment of a loving relationship and not to the quality of intercourse or to the orgasm itself. Other studies focusing on female sexual satisfaction are necessary and important for these women to be understood and to improve the pleasure in sexual intercourse.

Quality of life in women with urinary incontinence / Qualidade de vida em mulheres com incontinência urinária

Summary The aim of this study is to examine the relationship among psychological, clinical and sociodemographic variables, and quality of life in women with urinary incontinence. The sample consisted of 80 women diagnosed with urinary incontinence (UI) followed in a Northern Central Hospital in Portugal. Participants answered the Incontinence Quality of Life (I-QOL); Satisfaction with Sexual Relationship Questionnaire (SSRQ); Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scales (HADS) and the Brief Cope. The results revealed that women with higher quality of life considered their symptoms of urine loss as mild or moderated compared to those with severe urine loss. The less severe urine loss was associated with greater sexual satisfaction and less use of religion and self-blame as coping strategies. In terms of coping, women who considered the loss of urine as severe expressed more feelings regarding UI. Stress urinary incontinence, high sexual satisfaction, and less use of denial, distraction, and religion as coping strategies, predicted higher quality of life. According to the results, UI has an impact on women’s sexual satisfaction and quality of life. Therefore, intervention programs should target these women, including their partners, helping them to adjust to their condition and teaching effective coping strategies in order to improve their sexual satisfaction and quality of life.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a relação entre variáveis clínicas, psicológicas, sociodemográficas e de qualidade de vida em mulheres com incontinência urinária. A amostra foi composta de 80 mulheres com diagnóstico de incontinência urinária (IU), seguido em um Hospital Central do Norte de Portugal. As participantes responderam: Incontinence Quality of Life (I-QOL); Satisfaction with Sexual Relationship Questionnaire (SSRQ); Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scales (HADS) e o Brief Cope. Os resultados revelaram que as mulheres com uma maior qualidade de vida consideraram seus sintomas de perda de urina como leves ou moderados, em comparação àquelas com perda de urina grave. A perda de urina menos grave foi associada à maior satisfação sexual e menos uso de religião e autoculpabilização como estratégias de enfrentamento. Em termos de enfrentamento, as mulheres que consideraram a perda de urina como grave expressaram mais sentimentos em relação à IU. Incontinência urinária de esforço, alta satisfação sexual e menos uso da negação, distração e religião, como estratégias de enfrentamento, previram maior qualidade de vida. De acordo com os resultados, a IU tem um impacto na satisfação e na qualidade de vida sexual das mulheres. Assim, os programas de intervenção devem visar a essas mulheres, incluindo seus parceiros, ajudando-as a adaptar-se à sua condição e ensinar-lhes estratégias eficazes de enfrentamento, a fim de melhorar sua satisfação sexual e qualidade de vida.

Satisfacción sexual y actitudes hacia el uso del preservativo en adolescentes: evaluación y análisis de su relación con el uso del preservativo / Sexual satisfaction and attitudes towards the use of condoms in adolescents: Evaluation and analysis on their relationship with condom use

La satisfacción sexual y las actitudes positivas hacia el uso del preservativo favorecen el uso del mismo. El objetivo general de este estudio es la evaluación y análisis de la relación entre la satisfacción sexual, las actitudes hacia el uso del preservativo y el uso del preservativo en adolescentes. Los participantes son 1504 adolescentes españoles escolarizados de ambos sexos (48.40% varones, 51.60% mujeres). Se trata de un estudio descriptivo de poblaciones mediante encuestas con muestras probabilísticas, de tipo transversal. En varones, una mayor actitud positiva hacia el uso del preservativo predice una mayor probabilidad de uso del mismo en la primera relación sexual vaginal y anal. La satisfacción sexual de la pareja predice una mayor probabilidad de uso del preservativo en la primera relación sexual oral, y la satisfacción sexual sobre la sintonía de la pareja se asocia con una menor probabilidad de uso del preservativo en la primera relación sexual oral. En mujeres, una mayor satisfacción sexual personal predice una mayor probabilidad de no haber utilizado el preservativo en la primera relación sexual vaginal. Además, en las mujeres, una mayor satisfacción sexual sobre la sintonía de la pareja incrementa las probabilidades de haber utilizado el preservativo en el debut sexual vaginal. Los porcentajes de varianza explicada son bajos. Se recomienda que en futuros estudios se analicen factores socioculturales relacionados con los roles de género que pudieran estar influyendo en las asociaciones entre la satisfacción sexual, las actitudes hacia el uso del preservativo y el riesgo sexual en adolescentes.

Sexual satisfaction and positive attitudes toward condom use promote its use. The main aim of this paper is to assess and analyze the relationship between sexual satisfaction, attitudes toward condom use, and condom use amongst adolescents. The participants were 1504 Spanish school adolescents of both sexes (48.40% male, 51.60% female). A descriptive study was conducted using cross-sectional surveys with probabilistic samples. An increased positive attitude towards condom use in males predicts higher likelihood of condom use in the first vaginal and anal intercourse. Partner sexual satisfaction predicts an increased likelihood of condom use in the first oral sexual intercourse. In addition, sexual satisfaction related to harmony with the partner is associated with a lower likelihood of condom use in the first oral sexual relationship. In females, greater personal sexual satisfaction predicts higher likelihood of not having used a condom in the first vaginal intercourse. Furthermore, higher sexual satisfaction in females - related to harmony with the partner - increased the likelihood of having used a condom during the first vaginal intercourse. The percentages of explained variance are low. It is recommended that future studies analyze sociocultural factors related to gender roles that may be influencing the associations between sexual satisfaction, attitudes toward condom use, and sexual risk amongst adolescents.

Satisfação sexual na demência / Sexual satisfaction in dementia

CONTEXTO: A demência pode resultar em comprometimento da intimidade e sexualidade de casais idosos.OBJETIVOS: Avaliar alterações na atividade sexual, bem como os fatores de satisfação e/ou insatisfação sexual de casais nos quais um dos parceiros possua demência.MÉTODO: Busca nas bases de dados ISI, PubMed/Medline e SciELO de artigos sobre sexualidade na demência, entre janeiro de 1990 e março de 2012, utilizando as palavras-chave: "demência", "satisfação sexual", "intimidade" e "sexualidade".RESULTADOS: Foram encontrados 12 artigos. A sobrecarga de cuidados e a alteração de papéis na relação conjugal foram consideradas as principais causas para o declínio da atividade sexual. A disfunção erétil em pacientes e cônjuges, a capacidade decisória para o consentimento da relação sexual por parte do paciente demenciado e os problemas referentes à idade e à saúde (física e emocional) do cônjuge e/ou paciente foram os fatores associados à insatisfação sexual.CONCLUSÃO: A intimidade e a atividade sexual dos casais em que um dos parceiros é portador de demência são influenciadas negativamente pela relação de cuidados decorrente da doença e pela sobrecarga dos cônjuges. Por outro lado, a atividade sexual pode ser positivamente substituída por demonstrações de carinho e empatia entre os cônjuges.

BACKGROUND: Dementia may result on impairment in intimacy and sexuality of elderly couples.OBJECTIVES: Evaluate changes in sexual activity, as well as the factors which cause sexual satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction in couples in which one of the partners has dementia.METHOD: A search at ISI, PubMed/Medline and SciELO was made for articles about sexuality in dementia, from January 1990 to March 2012, using the keywords: "dementia", "sexual satisfaction", "intimacy" and "sexuality".RESULTS: Twelve articles were selected. The burden of care and the change of roles in couples' relationship were the main reasons for decrease of sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction in patients and spouses, the decision-making capacity for sexual relationship from the patient who has dementia and the problems related to age and health (physical and emotional) of spouses and/or patients were considered as reasons associated with sexual dissatisfaction.DISCUSSION: When one partner has dementia, the couples' intimacy and sexual activity are negatively influenced by the relationship of care related to the disease and by the spouse's burden. On the other hand, sexual activity may be positively replaced by displays of affection and empathy between the couple.

Processo de validação da Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction em três amostras da população portuguesa / Validation process of the Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction in three samples of the portuguese population

A satisfação sexual é um indicador importante da saúde sexual, contudo, a sua definição não é consensual. A Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction (GMSEX) é um instrumento que avalia a satisfação sexual global no contexto de uma relação íntima. Pretendeu-se avaliar o comportamento psicométrico deste instrumento em três amostras distintas da população portuguesa, constituídas por participantes comprometidos em relações de coabitação: duas amostras presenciais designadas por "grupo normativo" sem diagnóstico e percepção de problemas sexuais (n = 291), "grupo clínico" com problemas sexuais (n =84), e uma amostra online (n = 760). Confirmou-se a estrutura unifactorial da escala, verificando-se uma adequada fiabilidade e validade do instrumento...

Sexual satisfaction is an important indicator of sexual health, however, its definition is not consensual. Lawrence and Byers (1995) developed a conceptual model of sexual satisfaction for people in committed relationships and, within this model, the authors developed the Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction (GMSEX) which assesses global sexual satisfaction in the context of an intimate relationship. In the present study we aimed to adapt and assess the psychometric properties of this scale with three distinct samples from the Portuguese population in cohabitation relationships. One was designated as "normative group" with no diagnosis and perception of sexual problems (n = 291), another called "clinical group", whose participants presented sexual problems (n = 84), and an "online" sample of participants with and without perception of sexual problems (n = 760). The scale proved to have a single factor structure as well as good reliability and validity...