Contraceptive sex acceptability: a commentary, synopsis and agenda for future research.
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چکیده
In 2005, Severy and Newcomer argued that sexuality is a “critical issue” in contraceptive and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention acceptability research [1]. Yet, few studies explore current methods' direct effects, if any, on women's libido, enjoyment, arousal, lubrication or orgasm, let alone how such effects shape contraceptive uptake, continuation and adherence. Furthermore, researchers have thoroughly investigated contraceptive side effects such as weight gain and vaginal bleeding but rarely are such changes explored as possible sexual detractors — despite their influence on women's bodies, desires and sexual selves. The overwhelming majority of sexual activity occurs during times when women wish to avoid pregnancy; contraception is expressly designed for non-procreative sexual activity. Investigating both negative and positive aspects of contraceptive practices represents a vital and understudied area for the contraceptive field [2]. The family planning field's inattention to women's sexuality, formerly termed “the pleasure deficit” [3,4], becomes more pronounced when compared to research on male-based pregnancy and STI prevention methods. Research marked by concern for men's pleasure, libido and orgasm recognizes that methods that compromise men's sexual well-being will limit acceptability [5–8]. For example, researchers attempt to improve condom design by developing more pleasurable latex and non-latex varieties [2]. A study
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Contraception
دوره 90 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014