The impact of culture and ethnicity on sexuality and sexual function

J Heinemann, S Atallah, T Rosenbaum - Current Sexual Health Reports, 2016 - Springer
Introduction The biopsychosocial paradigm recognizes that sexual development and sexual
difficulties may have multifactorial etiologies related to physical, psychological, and social …

Vaginismus, dyspareunia and abuse history: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Tetik, Ö Yalçınkaya Alkar - The journal of sexual medicine, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, which consists of a combination of
vaginismus and dyspareunia, is considered a new diagnosis in the latest version of the …

Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, perceptions and experiences of women in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study

N Alomair, S Alageel, N Davies, JV Bailey - Ethnicity & Health, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background There is no formal sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education currently
offered in Saudi Arabia. Lack of knowledge and misconceptions are evident among Saudi …

Outcome of medical and psychosexual interventions for vaginismus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

E Maseroli, I Scavello, G Rastrelli… - The journal of sexual …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Although vaginismus is a condition with a great impact on psychosexual well-
being, the evidence on the efficacy of interventions is lacking. Aim To review all information …

Cultural aspects of vaginismus therapy: a case series of Arab-Muslim patients

Y Zgueb, U Ouali, R Achour, R Jomli… - The Cognitive Behaviour …, 2019 - cambridge.org
Vaginismus in one of the most frequent causes of non-consummation of marriage, and of
infertility, in Arab-Muslim societies. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) proved to be …

The experiences of women seeking help for vaginismus and its impact on their sense of self: an integrative review

R Pithavadian, J Chalmers, T Dune - Women's Health, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: There is low social awareness of vaginismus despite it being a relatively
common female sexual dysfunction that makes vaginal penetration painful, difficult, and/or …

Vaginismus and pregnancy: epidemiological profile and management difficulties

R Achour, M Koch, Y Zgueb, U Ouali… - … research and behavior …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background Vaginismus affects up to 1% of the female population and often represents a
physical manifestation of an underlying psychological problem. Our objective was to …

Risk factors affecting decreased libido among middle-aged to elderly men; nocturnal voiding is an independent risk factor of decreased libido

K Shigehara, Y Kato, M Iijima, S Kawaguchi… - Sexual …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Decreased libido in middle-aged and elderly men is often difficult to treat, and
identifying the risk factors affecting decreased libido is important for the clinical management …

Attachment insecurity and sexual and relational experiences in Saudi Arabian women: The role of perceived partner responsiveness and sexual assertiveness

A Attaky, G Kok, M Dewitte - The journal of sexual medicine, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background Attachment and intimacy play an important role in shaping sexual and relational
experiences. Yet, their interrelation has rarely been investigated in the context of sexual …

The role of anxiety and childhood trauma on vaginismus and its comorbidity with other female sexual dysfunctions

S Tetik, E Unlubilgin, F Kayikcioglu… - … Journal of Sexual …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives Comparing patients with vaginismus with women without vaginismus in terms of
anxiety, childhood trauma, and other sexual dysfunctions. Methods: Outpatients with …