BACKGROUND Despite being a key component to be addressed during postnatal period, sexuality has long been a subject of secrecy and taboo in Africa. Resumption of sexual intercourse after giving birth has been shown to reduce extramarital affairs and consequently reduce risk of sexually transmitted infections like HIV/AIDS. Consequences of early resumption of sexual intercourse include unwanted ...

Objective: To assess the seminal characteristics of multiple ejaculates collected sequentially via masturbation or at intercourse using a semen collection device (Male Factor PakTM; MFPTM). Design: Three ejaculates were collected by patients over a 3 day period (1 semen specimen/day) via masturbation or at intercourse by using the MFPTM. Semen specimens were assessed for volume (ml), sperm coun...

conclusions as vaginismus can affect the stability of marriage, it is necessary to assess sexual dysfunction from all directions, including demographic characteristics and variables that affect the incidence of vaginismus. therefore, based on the data obtained, we can diagnose and properly treat sexual dysfunction, in time, and teach couples how to deal with it. patients and methods this study ...

Anal intercourse remains the most common means of HIV transmission in most of the developed world. Homosexual men represent the largest group of new HIV infections in Australia, Western Europe and North America. The rate of HIV diagnosis in homosexual men is on the increase in these regions, and this most likely reflects a true increase in HIV incidence. Recently, it has become clear that homos...

BACKGROUND This study examined 3 hypotheses: (1) adolescents who perceive maternal disapproval of sexual activity will initiate sexual intercourse later than other adolescents; (2) adolescents who feel highly connected to their mothers will initiate sexual intercourse later than others; and (3) adolescents who perceive maternal disapproval of sexual intercourse are more likely than others to ex...

INTRODUCTION Women's reproductive health decision-making and choices, including engaging in sexual intercourse and condom use, are essential for good reproductive health. However, issues concerning sexual intercourse and condom use are shrouded in secrecy in many sub-Saharan African countries. This study investigates factors that affect decision making on engaging in sexual intercourse and use ...

We conducted a case-control study to examine the associations between various behavioral risk factors and urinary tract infection among college-aged women. Cases were collected from a University Health Service, and were compared to Health Service controls and to a population-based control group. Sexual intercourse, diaphragm use, and urinating after sexual intercourse were each associated with ...