Background The present study was conducted with the aim of designing a causal model for the evaluation of sexual dysfunctions based on the variables of methadone dosage and sexual self-concept among individuals undergoing methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). Methods The study population of the present study consisted of married men of 20 to 45 years of age with sexual ýrelations and undergo...

The purpose of this study was to determine sexual functioning of Polish athletes with disabilities (including paralympians). The study encompassed 218 people with physical disabilities, aged between 18 and 45 (149 men and 69 women). The entire research population was divided into three groups: Polish paralympians (n = 45), athletes with disabilities (n = 126) and non-athletes with disabilities ...

AIM The assessment of links between traumatic events of sexual nature recollected from the past and patients' later functioning in sexual life and relationships. MATERIALS AND METHODS Comorbidity of memories of traumatic sexual events from childhood and adolescence in patients with the features of their current partner relationships was analysed on the basis of Live Inventory completed by 2,5...

Sex is an integral part of the basic needs of an individual. However, Asian populations have had a conservative attitude towards discussing and expressing their sexual concerns to the clinician. Consequently, very limited research on sexuality-related issues has been done on these populations. Many of the biological and socio-cultural factors are different for Asians and Asian migrants to the W...

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatments. Assessing for sexual dysfunctions in women with cancer is a vital component of helping women to have better, more satisfying sexual experiences. FSD is not widely addressed in most healthcare facilities or by healthcare providers, but it is a topic that all providers should be discussing with their female p...

Objective To study secular trends in self reported sexual behaviour among 70 year olds. Design Cross sectional survey. Settings Four samples representative of the general population in Gothenburg, Sweden. Participants 1506 adults (946 women, 560 men) examined in 1971-2, 1976-7, 1992-3, and 2000-1. Main outcome measures Sexual intercourse, attitudes to sexuality in later life, sexual dysfunction...

When the mechanisms that lead to sexual crimes are examined, the biological basis of human sexuality should be taken into consideration. So far, however, the neuropsychological mechanisms of sexual perversion are not fully understood, nor has the neuropsychological profile of a sexual abuser been determined. Structural and functional brain anomalies are thought to play a crucial role in sexual ...

BACKGROUND This exploratory prospective study evaluated women's responses to questions that asked them to describe how their body image and sexual functioning had changed since their breast cancer diagnosis to treatment. METHODS A questionnaire concerning body image scale and various sexual problems experienced after diagnosis and treatment was anonymously completed by 120 women in the outpat...

Over the past 40 years or so, a number of models have been proposed to understand the female sexual response. Early, simpler, linear models have evolved to incorporate more sophisticated understanding of the complexity of female sexuality. Updated sexual response models can help therapists in understanding how to help women with various sexual dysfunctions.