Effects of pole dance on mental wellbeing and the sexual self-concept—a pilot randomized-controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Psychology, 2023 Background Prior studies on beneficial effects of dance have primarily focused on traditional and expressionistic dance forms, neglecting newer dance styles like pole dance, which employ distinct techniques.
Jalda Lena Pfeiffer +3 more
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The impact of couple-focused counseling based on the Ex-PLISSIT model on the sexual self-concept of infertile couples: a randomized trial [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe negative impact of infertility and its treatments on sexual health is well-documented. Self-concept plays a crucial role in sexual behavior and overall sexual health. This study aims to investigate how couple-oriented counseling, using the Ex-Plissit
Raziyeh Dalvand +4 more
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Internalized homophobia and sexual risk behavior in men who have sex with men: The mediational role of sexual self-concept [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 Men who have sex with men (MSM) are one of the populations most likely to be infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) worldwide.
Geraldy Sepúlveda-Páez +7 more
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Comparing sexual self-concept in women with obesity pre- and post-bariatric surgery [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground Obesity leads to increased disease burden, decreased life expectancy, and disrupted sexual life. One of the most effective ways of obesity treatment is bariatric surgery.
Reyhane Ebadifard +5 more
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Self-esteem, general and sexual self-concepts in blind people
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2015 Background: People with visual disability have lower self-esteem and social skills than sighted people. This study was designed to describe self-esteem and general and sexual self-concepts in blind people.
Mehrdad Salehi +4 more
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The relationship between sexual self-concept and sexual function among women who undergone hysterectomy: a cross-sectional study in western Iran [PDF]
Open MedicineHysterectomy is one of the most significant gynecological surgeries and can profoundly affect various aspects of women’s health. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sexual self-concept and sexual function in women who have undergone ...
Zamiri Araste Zahra +3 more
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Effect of Psychosexual Counseling Based on the Schover Bio‐Psycho‐Social Model on Sexual Self‐Concept and Sexual Distress in Women After Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims Hysterectomy may lead to psychological and sexual challenges that extend beyond physical recovery. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of psychosexual counseling based on the Schover bio‐psycho‐social model on sexual
Zeinab Maloum +2 more
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Sexual Self-Concept Ambiguity and the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide Risk. [PDF]
Suicide Life Threat Behav, 2016 Mechanisms (i.e., thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, hopelessness) derived from the interpersonal theory of suicide which are hypothesized to account for the relation between sexual orientation self‐concept ambiguity and active suicide ideation were examined.
Talley AE +3 more
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Effect of expressive writing on the sexual self-concept in men with multiple sclerosis: a randomized clinical controlled trial [PDF]
BMC NeurologyBackground Previous studies have examined the various outcomes of expressive writing intervention in different populations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of expressive writing on the sexual self-concept of men with multiple ...
Malihe Mohammadzade Sabbaghi +4 more
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Sexual Self-Concept and General Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. [PDF]
Iran Red Crescent Med J, 2015 There are several studies regarding sexual dysfunction in chronic diseases such as diabetes and renal failure; however, no significant study has been done on Iranian rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.In this study, we aimed to identify and compare sexual dysfunction between RA patients and the normal population.In this case-control study, two groups ...
Saadat SH, Ramezani A, Ahmadi K.
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