BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown that personality characteristics affect sexual functioning. The aim of this exploratory study was to assess and describe the relationship between global personality traits and the stereotypical femininity and masculinity levels with the broad aspects of sexual behaviours and attitudes in the group of 97 heterosexual young adult men aged 19-39 and living in...

Background: Infertility problem has become to a social concern and many couples experience it during their reproductive years. This problem has substantial negative impacts on their life and especially on their sexual relationships. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of counseling on sexual satisfaction of infertile women referred to infertility clinics in Tabriz. Materials a...

This study examined 10 factors and their relation to the life satisfaction of single middle-aged professional women. The proposed regression model, which included job satisfaction, gender identity, locus of control, social support, health, financial resources, leisure-time activities, sexual satisfaction, and regrets regarding life circumstances, was explored through a questionnaire. Questionna...

INTRODUCTION Education in human sexual physiology and pathology, as well as own sexual health of medical doctors determines in a large proportion the ability to talk with patients about their sexual disorders. Therefore the authors considered important to collect and assess data regarding sexual health and development of Medical Faculty students. AIM Analysis of selected aspects of psychosexu...

Objectives The present study defines the experiences of childhood sexual abuse and attempts to explain the satisfaction with married life and sexual performance of Iranian married women. It examines the relationship between childhood sexual abuse experiences and satisfaction with married life and sexual performance of Iranian married women. Methods: The statistical population of the current st...

Objective: Despite the fact that a restrictive use of episiotomy has proven to be beneficial, it continues to be widely used in vaginal births. Our aim was to compare women with episiotomy, to women with an intact perineum, 3 months after delivery, regarding several sexual variables, namely: sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, sexual satisfaction and sexual function. Methods: An exploratory, ...

background: marital satisfaction is the most important and fundamental factor in stability and continuity of couples′ life. it exists when the situation in marital relationships is in agreement with its expectation. while couples can increase their satisfaction level in marital life, the family remains safe. therefore the effect of sexual education on the growth of marital satisfaction and its ...

Recently, infertility treatment-related psychological effects are receiving increased attention. However, whether sexual satisfaction is reduced amongst infertile couples remains to be elucidated. In this study, sexual satisfaction of Japanese infertile couples was assessed using a validated questionnaire designed to assess the male and female partner individually, and the couple as a whole for...

AIM Ischemic heart disease is a life-threatening condition. Considerable doubts exist over the effects of this disease on patients' sexual activity and satisfaction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between ischemic heart disease and sexual satisfaction. METHODS In a retrospective cohort study, the convenience sample of 150 patients exposure with ischemic heart disease a...