INTRODUCTION Sexual health care remains an unmet need for women with cancer. Many barriers are described, such as provider discomfort and lack of training; however, there is little evidence-based guidance regarding how to effectively address these obstacles. AIM This pilot study was performed to determine whether brief, targeted sexual health training for oncology providers results in improve...

Background: Prevalence of sexual dysfunction varies from 20% to 40% in men and women in different studies in Iran. Despite its high prevalence, it seems that this issue has been neglected, particularly in Islamic countries. The aim of this study was to assess sexual health in Iran. This was a mixed method study.   Methods: Data were collected through evaluating country’s sexual he...

BACKGROUND Sexuality and reproductive health are among the most fundamental aspects of life. Poor parental involvement in preparing young people for safe sexual life and good reproductive health was part of the blame for the lack of skills on sexual decision making. Despite the growing needs, there is no adequate health service or counseling specifically suitable for this specific age group and...

background: marital satisfaction is affected by many factors. satisfaction with one's sexual life tends to be a pivotal factor in marital satisfaction. in iran, socio-cultural and political limitations are obstacles for sexuality-related studies, therefore, in­sufficient information is available in the area. unique in its own, in this paper we report how sexual relationships relate to mari­tal ...

background: infertility as the bitterest life experience can affect sexual function. many studies have shown agitation, depression, marital dissatisfaction, and sexual dysfunction as the psychological outcomes resulting from infertility. many factors, including body mass index, influence the female sexual function. objective: this study aimed to assess the prevalence of female sexual dysfunctio...

OBJECTIVES Although the World Health Organization has declared that sexual health is an integral part of overall health, physicians seem to engage in taking the sexual health history less than their patients would desire. This study aimed at investigating the factors that predict physicians' involvement in addressing sexual health issues, including their attitudes toward the doctor-patient rela...

This lead article of the special issue discusses conceptual and methodological considerations in studying sexual minority issues, particularly in research conducted by counseling psychologists (including the work represented in this special issue). First, the overarching challenge of conceptualizing and defining sexual minority populations is described. Second, the importance and value of schol...