Gender differences in appraisals of first intercourse are among the largest in sexuality
research, with women indicating less satisfying “sexual debuts” than men. Dispositional or …

Virginity loss is a pivotal life event which can have long-lasting effects on sexual behavior.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the construct validity of two measures related to …

To gain a better understanding of the dynamics surrounding the initial coital experience of
young women and men, this study examined gender differences in affective reactions to first …

Introduction Individuals often develop expectations prior to their initial sexual experiences
based on external messages from peers and the broader culture. According to sexual script …

Disclosure of virginity status (DVS) refers to the extent to which an individual reveals that
they identify as a virgin or not to different individuals in their lives. The purpose of this study …

This manuscript examines how YA graphic narratives represent sexuality with particular
attention to the loss of virginity as experienced by girls and young women. It draws on the …

This correlative phenomenological study aims to discover the relationship between
personality traits and forgiveness, specifically when infidelity has taken place. The purpose …

Objective: The present study examined whether ethnic-racial identity (ERI) exploration,
resolution, and affirmation informed individuals' beliefs about virginity (ie, virginity as a gift …

Abstract According to the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology,“nearly 3 out of
4 women have pain during intercourse at some time during their lives,” which is an under …

Most research regarding the timing of first sex with a new romantic partner finds that
delaying the onset of sex is associated with greater relationship satisfaction and stability …