background & aim : for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of female sexual problems, it is crucial to understand the ways women conceptualize their sexuality. the aim of current qualitative study was to explore the participant’s perceptions and understanding of sexuality. methods & materials: in this qualitative study, fifteen married women aged 21-42 interviewed face to face as they referred ...

as a unique family based community infrastructure and social institutions play an important role in maintaining the health of individuals and society. among the factors that contributed to the survival of the family, sexual health and function properly within the family and on the basis of religion, the law and common law. the aim of this study was to evaluate sexual dysfunction among psychiatr...

background: increased life expectancy and the growing phenomenon of aging can lead to increased burden of chronic diseases (cds) which adversely affects the overall health of elderly, their sexuality in particular. sexual life of aged population is overlooked in many of the societies. in the present narrative review, we aim to assess the impact of cds on sexual function of elderly people. mater...

background: sexual affairs are one of the physiological needs affecting human health. sexual functioning disorders can reduce individual’s capabilities and creativities. sexual relations are in the center of women’s quality of life. the most important family planning is to prevent unintended pregnancies. injectable contraceptives protect women exposed to many complications and mortality due to ...

background : desirable sexual function has an important role in strengthening the marital life of the couples. sexual disorders can cause mental pressure and affect quality of life and marital relationship. methods : this was a descriptive analytical study in one group and one phase covering multivariables. the study sample included 384 women after delivery period that had the following inclusi...