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Sexuality & Culture
Journal Prestige (SJR): 0.574  Citation Impact (citeScore): 1 Number of Followers: 23  Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles)ISSN (Print) 1095-5143 - ISSN (Online) 1936-4822 Published by Springer-Verlag  [2468 journals]
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- Transgender Clinic: The Importance of a Diverse Medicine
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Abstract: Abstract Medicine cannot be outside of the historical changes occurring in our society. The identity and sexual diversity of an individual is a critical aspects of their health. Creating inclusive units that allow access to health care for a population with different needs is the hallmark of improving their care.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Lamya H.: Hijab Butch Blues
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PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Chen, A.: ACE: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the
Meaning of Sex-
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PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Loving in Consensual Non-Monogamies: Challenging the Validity of
Sternberg’s Triangular Love Scale-
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Abstract: Abstract In recent decades, Consensual Non-Monogamies—and polyamory, in particular—have increased in popularity, diversifying the panorama of intimacies stretching far beyond the monogamous heterosexual couple. Today, CNMs constitute an interesting subject of study, worthy of attention both theoretically and empirically. However, most of the psychometric tools developed to study the concept of love were not developed specifically for this type of relationships. One of the most commonly used of these tools is Sternberg’s Triangular Love Scale (STLS), which measures love as a function of three main components: Intimacy, Passion, and Decision/Commitment. Although STLS is widely used in social and psychological research and has been applied to various populations, it has never been used to measure love in CNMs. This article discusses the results of a questionnaire based on STLS administered to 558 individuals from 33 different countries. At the time of completing the questionnaire, each respondent had at least two sexual and/or romantic relationships with the consent of all of those involved. While STLS is validated in studies of people in monogamous relationships, confirmatory factor analysis suggests that it is not an appropriate tool for our sample of consensually non-monogamous individuals. This article seeks to explain this finding using qualitative data from an earlier study exploring how people who engage in forms of consensual non-monogamy define love and relationships.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Fragile Heterosexuality: Do Sexual Minorities also Perceive
Heterosexuality as Fragile'-
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Abstract: Abstract Previous evidence shows that heterosexual people perceive heterosexual status to be more fragile than homosexual status. However, research has not yet investigated whether sexual minorities have similar, or diverging, perceptions of the fragility of sexual orientation. With a sample that included 89 heterosexual and 80 sexual minority participants, we investigated the fragility of heterosexuality using a between-participants design in which participants indicated their agreement with gender neutral statements about the fragility of either heterosexual or homosexual status. Contrary to our expectations we found evidence of Fragile Heterosexuality perceptions regardless of participants’ sexual orientation. Additionally, we explored the potential moderating effects of social-dominance orientation, right-wing authoritarianism and prejudice against gay/lesbian people on this Fragile Heterosexuality effect. For sexual minority participants, high levels of social dominance orientation moderated (i.e., increased) the perceived fragility of heterosexual identity relative to homosexual identity. No other inter-group ideology was a significant moderator. These findings highlight that heterosexuality is perceived as more fragile by both heterosexual and sexual minority individuals. Implications and possible avenues for future research are discussed.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Contradicting Perceptions of Women’s and Men’s Sexuality: Evidence of
Gender Double Standards in Türkiye-
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Abstract: Abstract Perceptions of individuals’ sexuality vary by culturally defined femininity and masculinity. Little research has examined people’s judgments for men’s and women’s sexual behavior. This quantitative research aims to investigate whether Turkish people have different judgments about the sexual behaviors of men and women. It utilized the “Values Module” in “Türkiye Survey 2015” that is a national dataset conducted by the Social Sciences University of Ankara including 2630 individuals, 18 years old or over, from 70 provinces. The present study finds that Turkish people have more positive attitudes towards males’ sexual behaviors, including premarital sex and extramarital sex. It also finds that not only men have more positive attitudes towards males’ sexuality, but also women hold similar attitudes.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- American Singles’ Attitudes Toward Future Romantic/Sexual Partners’
COVID-19 Vaccination Status: Evidence for both Vigilance and Indifference
in a National Sample-
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Abstract: Abstract Around 142 million American adults are currently single; at least half of these singles want to pursue a romantic partner. Romantic dating can involve exposure to numerous people. Thus, dating can significantly impact pathogen exposure risk. In a demographically-representative cross-sectional survey conducted in 2021 (N = 5,000), we examined U.S. American singles’ COVID-19 vaccination status, assessed their preferences around a potential partner’s COVID-19 vaccination status, and identified demographic subgroups of singles particularly opposed to or indifferent to a partner being vaccinated against COVID-19. Our results showed 65% of participants were fully vaccinated, 10% were partially vaccinated, and 26% were unvaccinated against COVID-19. With regards to partner preferences, half wanted a vaccinated partner; 18.9% wanted a vaccinated partner but would make exceptions; 6.1% wanted an unvaccinated partner; and 25% reported that they did not care about their dating partner’s vaccination status. Partner preferences were largely aligned with participants’ own vaccination status, such that vaccinated participants preferred vaccinated partners. However, those preferring unvaccinated partners—or those willing to make exceptions for a partner—were most likely to identify as men, younger in age, a political affiliation outside of the two-party political system, a gender or sexual minority, or as a racial minority (i.e., Black/African-American or South Asian). Additionally, participants who were employed (vs. unemployed) were more likely to make exceptions for or prefer an unvaccinated partner. These results suggest that singles prefer homophily in COVID-19 vaccine status, and that minoritized subgroups of singles are more likely to maintain a social network including unvaccinated close others.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Social Interpersonal Relationship Attitudes Toward Cisgender and
Transgender Peers Among Cisgender Heterosexual University Students in
Taiwan-
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Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate cisgender heterosexual university students’ social interpersonal relationship attitudes toward transgender peers, in comparison to attitudes toward cisgender peers, within the Taiwan context. Statistical analysis compared attitudinal differences based on students’ gender and the gender identity of the example. Out of a return of 1071 surveys, 828 students (376 male and 452 female) indicated they were cisgender heterosexual; their responses were used for this study. The Social Interpersonal Relationship Scale, comprised of the dimensions: friendship acceptance, love recognition, and sympathy of justice, was used to measure participants’ attitudes toward cisgender, transgender men, and transgender women peers. The results demonstrated that cisgender heterosexual university students’ attitudes toward peers were dependent on both students’ gender and the gender identity of the target. Female students reported more positive attitudes toward transgender peers than male students. Male students reported the highest acceptance score for cisgender peers and the lowest acceptance score for transgender women peers across all three dimensions. Female students’ attitudes toward cisgender and transgender peers varied in each dimension of social interpersonal relationship. The implications of these findings for future studies and educational practices are discussed.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Romantic Attraction and Insensitivity to Aggressive Cues Among
Honor-Oriented Women-
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Abstract: Abstract Expectations for behavior that might influence early-stage attraction in romantic relationships are likely to be influenced by cultural values, such as those found in cultures of honor. Honor-based ideals emphasize reputation maintenance and create powerful expectations for the behaviors of men and women. This study sought to examine the role of masculine honor norms in how college women in the southern United States respond to behavioral cues presented by a man in an online dating simulation. Specifically, women who more strongly endorsed masculine honor norms demonstrated an insensitivity to aggressive behavior reported by a man who was a potential romantic partner compared to women who did not endorse these same honor norms. Results indicate that honor-oriented women reported strong romantic interest in a male even when he reveals aggressive actions in his online dating profile. However, women who do not strongly endorse masculine honor norms reported significantly less romantic interest in the aggressive male compared to an otherwise-equivalent non-aggressive male. These results suggest that the impact of honor values on relational patterns can begin as early as the initial attraction stage before any interaction occurs.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- The Association Between Pornography Consumption and Perceived Realism in
Adolescents: A Meta-analysis-
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Abstract: Abstract Pornography is more accessible than ever before, which raises questions concerning its influence on adolescent sexual behaviours. Recent research has identified perceived realism of pornography—the extent to which an individual perceives pornographic content as being congruent with reality—to be a potentially significant individual difference variable in this domain. However, the strength of this relationship remains uncertain. Focus is placed on this association for adolescents as sexual curiosity and maturing sexual scripts may be more readily influenced by pornography. The present study addressed this association through a meta-analysis. Database searches identified k = 5 studies (N = 3846) from various countries with relevant associations.The meta-analysis indicated a significant, moderate, and positive relationship between frequency of pornography consumption and perceived realism (r = .39) which was not moderated by the sex of participants. Given these findings, future research may assess behavioural and attitudinal changes associated with pornography use. Findings could also inform novel approaches to sexual education that prioritise recontextualising programs in the context of technology and explore the role of digital sexual socialisation of adolescents.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Gender Stereotypes and Sexualization in Italian Children’s
Television Advertisements-
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Abstract: Abstract The objective of the present study was to examine gender stereotypes and sexualization in Italian television advertisements aimed at children. For this purpose, content analysis method was used to analyze 185 commercials broadcast from 6 pm to 8:30 pm over the three Italian television channels dedicated to children which attract the largest audience share. In order to allow comparison with previous research on gender stereotyping, two raters coded a series of variables common to similar investigations (i.e., verbs used in the ads, voice-over, voice-over message, setting, pace of the ads, activities performed by the main characters). Results indicate that gender stereotypes are still prevalent in Italian children’s television commercials. Furthermore, although the level of sexualization of children is low, we found that girls tend to be more sexualized than boys, especially in terms of “adultification.” Our findings provide an updated picture of children’s advertising in Italy by also expanding the literature on gender role stereotyping and sexualization in television commercials.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Dating Around: Investigating Gender Differences in First Date Behavior
Using Self-Report and Content Analyses from Netflix-
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Abstract: Abstract In the current studies, we used qualitative, quantitative, and content analysis to understand which first date behaviors individuals perceive as critical for landing second dates. In Study 1 (N = 100), men and women reported tactics or behaviors that they believed someone of their gender would perform on a successful first date. We observed that men and women perceive similar behaviors as important to engage in on successful first dates. Study 2 (N = 131) had men and women rate the perceived effectiveness of these tactics. When the behaviors are aggregated, men perceive women who engage in “Involvement” behaviors as better at obtaining second dates. In contrast, women perceive men who engage in “Etiquette” behaviors as more likely to land second dates. In Study 3, we coded the Netflix show, Dating Around, using the tactics from Study 1 to examine if engaging in these tactics more frequently predicted having a successful date. Results revealed that receiving a second date was not related to an individual’s engagement in these tactics. This research is the first to attempt to empirically delineate tactics that occur on first dates and lead to second dates for men and women.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Lived Experiences of Male-to-Female Transgender Persons: A
Phenomenological Study in Iran-
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Abstract: Abstract Gender dysphoria or being transgender is a state of psychological distress and suffering associated with a strong identification with the biologically opposite sex. This qualitative study with phenomenological approach was conducted to explore the experience of male to female (MTF) transgenders in Iran. Participants included eight MTF transgenders before sex reassignment surgery. They had been referred by the forensic medicine organization to the psychotherapy department of an academic hospital for further evaluation. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2021 and September 2022. The interviews were conducted in the psychotherapy department of a psychiatric hospital in the north of Iran. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and a thematic analysis was conducted by the researchers. Eight main themes emerged including “Fear of a different world”, “Invalidating gender dysphoria”, “Concealment”, “Suffering”, “Rejection”, “Acceptance”, “Being seen as feminine” and “Love loss”. In thematic analysis, codes with content similarity were placed in a theme. There were eighteen codes that were extracted from this study. Trans people suffered from many sufferings, including invalidating their feelings and not being accepted by their families, and the presence of an expert helped them to be more easily accepted by their families and cope better with their own feelings and conditions.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Shall We Establish Sexual Consent or Would You Feel Weird' Sexual
Objectification and Rape-Supportive Attitudes as Predictors of How Sex is
Negotiated in Men and Women-
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Abstract: Abstract How sex is negotiated has reached greater interest because a lack of consent is considered to be a risk factor for sexual violence. However, the mechanisms underlying sexual consent still remain unexplored. The purpose of the present study was to examine the link between rape-supportive attitudes and objectification, as experienced by women and perpetrated by men, in the context of specific domains relevant to the establishment and negotiation of sexual consent, i.e., attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. The sample comprised 1682 participants (21.5% male, 78.5% female) aged 18–66 years (M = 23.41; SD = 6.96). In women, negotiation of consent was predicted both directly and indirectly by being sexually objectified by men, rape attitudes playing a mediating role. Women who were objectified reported lower efficacy with respect to asking for consent and considered explicit establishment of consent as important. In men, only the perpetration of unwanted sexual advances predicted how they negotiate consent, in which rape attitudes played a mediating role (indicating a maladaptive pattern of negotiation). Our findings could be useful for the design and implementation of intervention programs that address both victims and perpetrators of violence.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Gay Aging in Israel: An Activist Autoethnographic Perspective
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Abstract: Abstract This article aims to review and reflect on the diverse life patterns and social needs of aging gay men in Israeli culture from an interpretive socio-historical perspective. Using the life course perspective as a leading theoretical framework, a few significant implications of the late emancipation of the Israeli LGBT community on contemporary gay male aging are raised. Appropriately, the current knowledge about gay aging in Israel is first reviewed from an activist autoethnographic viewpoint, including in relation to evidence unfolding from two documentaries about aging gay men, and the author’s gay activist life course. Community group activism that concurrently drove this autoethnographic inquiry brought the author together with recurring and ongoing themes in the present lives of older gay men. These themes reflect on the tension between concealment and disclosure of sexual identity in older age, the rift between conflicting social gay identities, and the need for community-based social support. This study is discussed as a basis for future research and community practice.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- The Characteristics of Virtual Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders and
the Harms of Offending: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Print Media-
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Abstract: Abstract Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has become a global problem. With technological advancements, a sub-type of material has emerged: virtual child sexual abuse material (VCSAM). Despite the far-reaching harms of this material, little is known about VCSAM offenders. Research has found some disconnect between the perceived harmfulness of VCSAM and legislative definitions, compared with CSAM. Given the media’s influential ability to shape public perceptions, this exploratory study aimed to: (1) identify the characteristics of VCSAM offenders and (2) explore whether the harms of VCSAM are represented in this reporting. For the most up-to-date data, the search spanned 1 January 2019 to 23 September 2022. Of the 160 newspaper articles that appeared, 25 met the inclusion criteria. Four themes emerged from the qualitative content analysis: (1) VCSAM is a form of CSAM, (2) potential for escalation in offending from viewing VCSAM, (3) offenders have preferences in specific types of VCSAM (with the sub-theme: written stories and documents are VCSAM too), and (4) offenders “didn’t know” the material was illegal. Overall, these findings were positive; how cases were reported may broadly educate the public about VCSAM offending, with articles signifying the harms of this offending. The current findings have the potential to contribute to prevention and intervention efforts, with utility in policymaking, criminal justice, media, and psychology disciplines.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Self-Sexualization in Relation to Sexual Harassment and Body Shame
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Abstract: Abstract While many researchers have identified harmful consequences of the sexualization of women, still little is known about voluntary self-sexualization and its potential effects on women who engage in the practice. Although the idea that self-sexualization is self-fulfilling remains contentious, women who self-sexualize are naturally expected to receive sexualized attention, including unwanted attention. This study starts with the question of whether self-sexualizing women, including those who use self-sexualization as a source of power, experience sexually objectifying encounters, measured by nonphysical sexual harassment, and its negative consequence, measured by body shame. Furthermore, we investigate how age moderates the relationship. An online questionnaire was created and a total of 308 women completed the questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was conducted to test the hypothesized causal relationships from self-sexualization (self-empowering sexualization and non-power self-sexualization) to nonphysical sexual harassment, which can lead to body shame. The results showed that the effects of self-sexualization were dependent on the intent for self-sexualization as well as the self-sexualizer’s age. While self-sexualization without intent to gain power led to increased sexual harassment incidents and body shame, mature women’s self-sexualization as a source of power did not lead to increased sexual harassment experiences nor increased body shame. However, unlike the mature women’s self-empowering sexualization, the young women’s self-sexualization, with or without intent to gain power, led to more sexual harassment experiences. The findings of this study indicate the need to uncover the various intentions for self-sexualization as well as their different effects.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Family Sex Communication, Parental Acculturation, and Religiosity Among
Arab American Young Adults-
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Abstract: Abstract Family sex communication is critical to promoting the development of healthy sexualities among young people and has yet to be studied among Arab Americans. We sought to (1) describe religiosity, perceived parental acculturation, and family sex communication among Arab American young adults, and (2) examine the association between parental acculturation and family sex communication, and whether it is mediated by religiosity or gender. We conducted a cross-sectional quantitative study. Participants (N = 100) were recruited via purposive sampling. Data were collected by in-person and online surveys and then analyzed using descriptive, bivariate, and multiple regression statistical analyses. Arab American young adults endorsed the importance of the family role in learning about sex, but rarely or never received information about sex from their families, and, when they did, experienced low comfort and learning. Young women, compared to men, received less information about sex from parents (13.69 vs. 15.90; P = 0.02) and perceived greater parental efforts to preserve Arab cultural values among their families (18.89 vs. 16.55; P = 0.05). Young adults who learned more in family sex discussions also engaged in more organizational (16.73 vs. 12.86; P < 0.0001) and nonorganizational religious activities (16.44 vs. 13.73; P = 0.06). There was a negative association between parental preservation of Arab cultural values with the amount of information learned from family sex discussions, and no evidence of mediation by religiosity or gender. Arab American young women receive less information about sex from their families than men, both because of their gender and their perceived parental acculturation.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- The Dialectic Nature of Sexual Intimacy in Talmudic Literature
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Abstract: Abstract Sexual intimacy in traditional Judaism is frequently discussed in a nearly contradictory manner. While sexuality is described as a religious ideal it is concurrently portrayed in a highly puritanical version of Jewish law that minimizes such possibilities. This paradox is clarified by an exploration of the Talmud’s approach to sexual pleasure in the context of marriage. An analysis of the Talmud’s approach to sexual positions, frequency of marital relations, as well as homiletical approaches to sexuality and laws of ritual purity relating to sexuality demonstrates a dialectical approach to sexual intimacy. One pole endorses an ascetic approach, with a very negative view of sexuality. The other pole endorses an ‘anti-ascetic’ celebrating the importance and significance of sexual intimacy and pleasure in the context of marriage.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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- Caring, Chemistry, and Orgasms: Components of Great Sexual Experiences
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Abstract: Abstract Sexual satisfaction is important to individual well-being and relationship satisfaction, making it a research topic relevant for sex clinicians and relationship therapists. The current study adds to sexuality literature by asking participants questions about the factors involved in “great sex.” We conducted 78 interviews via email or phone with participants ranging in age from 18 to 69. The sample included a diverse range of sexual orientations and identities, and various relationship statuses. Three primary themes emerged regarding great sex: orgasm, an emotional component, and chemistry/connection. Though some participants equated an emotional aspect as love; most participants made clear the difference between love and emotional elements in sex. Many participants shared their belief that a man only invests in his female partner’s orgasm when he also invests in her emotionally. Thus, some women explained that the emotional component helped them be present enough to orgasm. Others explained the emotional component as trust and affection. Participants also elaborated to define chemistry, which they regarded as out of one’s control and impossible to manufacture. A smaller number of participants stated unequivocally the lack of necessity of an emotional aspect to great sex; they stated instead that physical connection trumped an emotional component.
PubDate: 2023-10-01
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