Sexual Health
498 peer-reviewed studies indexed
Correlates of the sexual and reproductive health service utilization among older people living with HIV in China: Findings from the sexual well-being (SWELL) Study.
SRH service utilization among older PLHIV in China was low, with utilization significantly correlated with sex, education, income, physical health conditions, employment, sexual orientation, and psychosocial factors.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Sexual Dysfunction: Review of the Impact of New Medical and Surgical Therapies on Sexual Health.
Recent randomized controlled trials show that newer minimally invasive surgical therapies for BPH report minimal associated risks for sexual dysfunction, though most provide inferior LUTS improvement compared to TURP, with Aquablation demonstrating similar LUTS improvement while significantly minimizing ejaculatory dysfunction compared to TURP.
Gender differences in pornography use and sexual health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Male pornography users demonstrated significantly lower sexual function and satisfaction than female users while women showed greater psychological distress despite lower engagement, revealing a paradox in gender-specific associations between pornography use and sexual health outcomes.
HIV-related Stigma among People with HIV in Denmark and its Association with Psychosocial and Sexual Health: a cross-sectional Nationwide Study.
HIV-related stigma, notably anticipated stigma, remains prevalent among people with HIV in Denmark and is significantly associated with a range of psychosocial and sexual challenges.
A systematic review of sexual health, knowledge, and behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autistic individuals face unique challenges in romantic and sexual relationships due to sensory sensitivities and communication difficulties, and while they share typical sexual desires, these challenges increase risk of victimization and highlight the need for tailored sexual health education and supportive interventions.
Sexual Health in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Survivors.
Satisfaction with sex and interest in sex, in contrast to sexual function domains, were associated with quality of life and psychological distress in HSCT survivors.
Inpatient Adolescent Sexual Health Services and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Training.
Southern participants reported less screening and management of adolescent sexual health needs than other regions, and contraceptive implant training might be prioritized by future inpatient programs given its feasibility.
Judith and Holofernes: alcohol's role in male sexual health in the light of the systems sexology.
Alcohol's impact on male sexual function is dose- and context-dependent, with light-to-moderate intake having neutral or modestly protective effects on erectile function, while heavy or chronic consumption leads to significant sexual dysfunction that may, in turn, contribute to Alcohol Use Disorders.
Safe spaces enhancing sexual and reproductive health for youth: a scoping review.
Safe spaces hold significant potential to improve youth sexual and reproductive health outcomes by fostering informed decision-making and reducing risky behaviors, though evidence for long-term efficacy and sustainability was limited.
Effectiveness of an online sexual and reproductive health educational program on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among senior primary school students: a cluster randomized controlled trial.
An online sexual and reproductive health educational program significantly improved knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among senior primary school students in China, with improvements sustained at 16-week follow-up.
A Perspective on Home-Based Sexual Health Care: Evidence, Access, and Future Directions.
Home-based sexual health services successfully reach priority populations including previously untested MSM and high-risk individuals, but ensuring equitable care requires research into underserved populations and tailoring of services to address digital access and health literacy barriers.
Gonadal guardianship-ergonomic endocrinology.
The authors propose a framework termed 'gonadal guardianship' that emphasizes prevention of illness and promotion of reproductive and sexual health through an ergonomic endocrinology approach.
Partial progress in sexual and reproductive health and rights: the influence of sociocultural, behavioural, structural, and technological changes on epidemiological trends.
Progress on the sexual and reproductive health and rights agenda has been inconsistent since 2018, with advances in some areas but considerable gaps in others due to inadequacies in funding, policy, and implementation, compounded by sociocultural, political, and technological changes.
Sexual and mental health of Singaporean gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in times of COVID-19: a qualitative study.
COVID-19 led to negative emotions at intrapersonal and interpersonal levels among Singaporean GBMSM, with risky sexual behaviours and substance use emerging as maladaptive coping methods, all exacerbated by closure of 'non-essential' services relevant to the community.
Data Verification and Respondent Validity for a Web-Based Sexual Health Survey: Tutorial.
Of 20,585 survey responses received for a web-based sexual health survey of adolescents and young adults, only 22.3% (4,589) were verified as valid, highlighting the substantial threat of bots and fraudulent participants in web-based research and the necessity of multi-layered data verification protocols.
Sexual and reproductive health literacy of higher education students: a scoping review of determinants, screening tools, and effective interventions.
Sexual and reproductive health literacy among higher education students is influenced by factors like age, gender, religion, and family, and technology-based interventions show potential to improve health literacy and related outcomes.
'Sweden has changed me': a qualitative study exploring the sexual health needs and associated mental health aspects of young male former unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers and refugees in Region Stockholm, Sweden.
Sexual and mental health needs of young male former unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers and refugees follow a process of individual change influenced by contextual factors, described as 'On my way, but not there yet.'
Global research priority-setting exercise on the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young adolescents.
A WHO-commissioned global research priority-setting exercise involving over 300 stakeholders from more than 60 countries identified 30 research priorities for the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young adolescents (aged 10-14 years), with top-ranked priorities focusing on social media, mental health, and disparities among marginalised subpopulations.
Sexual health in female and male cancer survivors - compared with age-matched cancer-free controls in Norway.
Cancer survivors reported significantly poorer sexual health outcomes than age-matched cancer-free controls, with male cancer survivors appearing more affected by sexual health challenges than females when compared to their respective cancer-free controls.
Sexual and Reproductive Health of Patients With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer.
This review summarizes the unmet reproductive needs, gonadal toxicity, fertility effects of treatment, and maternal and fetal/neonatal outcomes in patients with early-onset colorectal cancer, aiming to optimize overall prognosis in this population.
Sexual and Cardiovascular health.Factors Influencing on the Quality of Sexual Life of Coronary Heart Disease Patients - a Narrative Review.
Regular sexual activity is comparable to moderate exercise and may be safe for patients with cardiovascular disease, with risk stratification, education, and rehabilitation being key factors in successful return to sexual activity.
Sexual health in cancer care: a narrative review and position statement from the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM).
Sexual dysfunction is often underestimated in cancer patients and survivors, and sexual health must be considered a main item in global quality-of-life evaluation, requiring a multidisciplinary and tailored approach for every patient.
Barriers to sexual and reproductive health care faced by transgender and gender diverse people: a systematic review.
Trans and gender diverse people face substantial barriers to SRH services that prohibit them from fully exercising their reproductive rights, including financial accessibility, lack of provider knowledge, limited information availability, systemic and interpersonal discrimination, cis-normative health system practices, and dysphoria associated with treatments and procedures.
Situation of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Japan in comparison with the world.
Japan maintains the lowest maternal and neonatal mortality rates globally but faces persistent challenges with contraception access, monitoring, and unintended pregnancies, particularly among adolescents and youth.
Coumarins as natural aphrodisiacs: Mechanistic insights and future perspectives in male sexual health.
Coumarins show potential as natural agents to enhance male sexual function through multi-target mechanisms including testosterone enhancement, nitric oxide/cGMP signaling modulation, vasodilation, neurotransmitter stimulation, and improved sperm quality, though bioavailability issues and limited human data remain challenges.
Physical, psychosocial and sexual health among people aged 50 years and above with and without HIV: a nationwide study.
People with HIV aged 50 years and above face significantly more physical, psychosocial, and sexual health challenges than people without HIV, with distinct patterns of disparity observed between men and women.
Sexual and reproductive health in neurological disorders: recommendations from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024).
Sexual dysfunction is a prevalent consequence of neurological disorders, and effective management requires a holistic, multidisciplinary approach including medical, psychological, and rehabilitative interventions as a core component of neurological rehabilitation.
Parent-adolescent sexual and reproductive health information communication in Ghana.
Effective sexual and reproductive health information communication interventions between parents and adolescents are associated with communication skills, SRH knowledge, and personal and social motivation, with method, experts, and place of delivery being important considerations for culturally sensitive adaptation.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sexual health among Chinese medical students: a multicenter cross-sectional study.
This multicenter cross-sectional study found significant gaps in sexual health knowledge among Chinese medical students, particularly regarding contraception and HPV vaccination, and identified higher monthly expenses, rural residency, and non-heterosexual orientation as factors associated with sexual activity.
Well-Child Care: Adolescents.
Well-child visits for adolescents (ages 13-17) should assess growth and development, promote emotional well-being, and counsel patients and families on safe behaviors, with all adolescents offered confidential time alone with their physician.
Sarcopenia and Its Impact on Sexual Health: A Systematic Review.
A systematic review found a strong association between sarcopenia (or its components) and sexual dysfunctions, particularly erectile dysfunction, though significant heterogeneity in diagnostic criteria and limited studies in women lead to non-conclusive results.
Male reproductive and sexual health outcomes following intravesical therapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Intravesical therapies for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, particularly BCG, have been associated with transient impairments in semen parameters and sexual function in men, while reproductive hormone levels generally remain stable, suggesting a localized rather than systemic effect.
Sexual health and function in liver disease.
Cirrhosis is associated with very high rates of sexual dysfunction in both men and women, liver transplantation can modify certain hormonal and pathophysiological aspects, but complete recovery occurs in only a relatively small percentage of patients.
Sexual Health Outcomes in Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Men After Prostate Radiation Therapy.
Prostate cancer treatments uniquely affect sexual health in sexual minority men, particularly those engaging in receptive anal intercourse, and clinicians should inquire about sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual behaviors when discussing treatments to align care with individual preferences.
Challenges and opportunities in developing integrated sexual and reproductive health programmes.
Sexual and reproductive health programmatic integration has the potential to better engage patients in care by meeting their preferences, simplify the user experience, and save resources when implemented in a thoughtful, culturally tailored manner, but faces multiple challenges including siloed funding, structural limitations, and sociopolitical constraints.
Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Management of Epilepsy.
The management of epilepsy should be patient centered, carefully balancing seizure elimination while minimizing adverse effects of antiseizure medications, with particular attention to sexual and reproductive health across the lifespan.
Enhancing Sexual Health for Cancer Survivors.
Changes to sexual function after cancer treatment are extremely prevalent and oncology professionals should integrate sexual health discussions into routine patient care using a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to improve outcomes and overall well-being for cancer survivors.
The impact of male contraception on global sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Addressing men's sexual and reproductive health through male contraception is essential to achieving SDG target 3.7 on Universal access to SRH, and not doing so sustains the sexual and reproductive risks and burdens that women must bear.
Sexual health and emotional wellbeing of patients with haematological malignancies: general review.
Sexual health is substantially affected by haematological malignancies and their treatments, and addressing intimate aspects of patients' lives enhances wellbeing and survivorship quality, yet novel multidisciplinary strategies are needed.
Male sexual and reproductive health in cystic fibrosis: A concept mapping study.
Using concept mapping, members of the CF community identified six clusters of sexual and reproductive health topics important for males with cystic fibrosis, with family building and fertility rated highest in importance, and providers rating topics as more important than patients and family members.
Impact of vaginoplasty on sexual health and satisfaction in transgender women.
Penile inversion vaginoplasty demonstrated positive impacts on sexual health, satisfaction, and functional outcomes in transgender women, with 93% of patients reporting they would decide to have the surgery again.
Sexual and reproductive health issues facing young people with perinatal HIV infection.
Young people with perinatal HIV infection face unique sexual and reproductive health challenges requiring tailored, inclusive, evidence-based interventions integrated within holistic HIV care.
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An educational intervention on sexual, reproductive, and menstrual health reduced negative perceptions and prejudices about menstruation among secondary school adolescents, with a greater effect observed in girls.
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One in three sexually active adolescents aged 12-19 sought information or care in sexual and reproductive health services, with 94.6% of those who sought information or care receiving it, based on Mexico's 2023 National Health and Nutrition Survey.
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine positions that comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and healthcare are fundamental human rights for all adolescents and young adults, and that universal access, clinician competency, and increased investment are needed to actualize these rights.
European Association of Urology Guidelines on Male Sexual and Reproductive Health: 2025 Update on Male Infertility.
The 2025 EAU Guidelines on Male Infertility emphasize thorough urological assessment, parallel investigation of the female partner, counseling on associated health risks, and introduce new sections on exome sequencing and probiotic treatment.
Associations between sexual health and well-being: a systematic review.
Results consistently showed strong correlations between sexual health, overall health and well-being, with almost all studies finding significant associations between positive sexual health indicators and lower depression and anxiety, higher quality of life, and greater life satisfaction.
European Association of Urology Guidelines on Male Sexual and Reproductive Health: 2025 Update on Male Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, and Peyronie's Disease.
The 2025 EAU guidelines on male sexual and reproductive health provide updated evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of late-onset hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and Peyronie's disease, emphasizing personalized treatment and patient counselling.