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Investigations of sexual concordance suggest that, on average, women exhibit a low, positive correlation between their subjective sexual arousal and genital response. However, this relationship appears to be stronger, on average, when genital response is measured via the external tissues of the vulva than within the vagina walls. Given the methodological variations, such as stimulus content and duration, in studies of vulvar and vaginal concordance, direct comparisons between individual studies are limited. In the current study, sexual concordance was examined using concurrent measures of vulvar blood flow (using laser Doppler imaging) and vaginal vasocongestion (using vaginal photoplethysmography) to investigate potential differences in vulvar and vaginal concordance. Twenty-five women viewed two erotic films that differed in sexual activity content (foreplay and intercourse) while their subjective sexual arousal and genital response was measured. In support of previous meta-analytic findings, results suggest that subjective sexual arousal is more strongly correlated with vulvar blood flow than with vaginal vasocongestion. Likewise, perceived genital response and actual vulvar blood flow are more strongly related than are vaginal vasocongestion and self-reported genital sensations. Practical implications for the study of women's sexual concordance as well as broader implications for the understanding of female sexuality are considered.

Mirroring the set of questions explored in the special report in which this essay appears and through a critical Cree standpoint, this essay poses three provocations intended to upend habits of thought relative to notions of goodness, biocitizenship, and the democratization of scientific pursuit. Styled as foreplay, the essay warms the reader up to the desirable possibility of being a bad biocitizen. I briefly establish the colonial conditions under which the fields of genomic science, biomedical research, and bioethics have been made possible. I then offer Indigenous Science, Technology, and Society as an alternative project aimed at disturbing the territorial, political, and morally inflected claims of nation‐states and their citizens, research institutions and their researchers, and bioeconomies and their consumers to continue to possess Indigenous territories and to study Indigenous bodies while controlling the bioethical principles, protocols, and policies for doing so. The work of Indigenous STS seeks to break down the bounded knowledges of disciplinary reason and map the networked interrelations of problems inhibiting and solutions strengthening the empowerment of Indigenous peoplehoods.

As a patriarchal country with dominant religious and cultural values, it is not easy to accept feminism in Indonesia. However, the idea has been growing and gaining acceptance in Indonesia for the past couple of years, influenced by media and technology. Feminism is not only embraced by women but also by men, which may affect men’s sexual behaviour with their partners. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional study with an online data survey by distributing questionnaires involving 335 participants. Our pilot study reported the sexual behaviours of (heterosexual feminist) in Indonesia compared to (non-feminist) men. Despite some indifferent behaviour, feminist men tend to ensure the satisfaction of their female partners as a form of respect for their partners. Some sexual behaviours that were significantly different between heterosexual feminist and non-feminist men always began with foreplay duration of foreplay (average) asking for the position (p = 0.001), and asking if the partner was satisfied or not. This study implies that heterosexual feminist men exhibit tremendous respect toward women and can contribute to more equitable and fulfilling relationships, fostering mutual respect and more profound emotional connection.

The purpose of the article is an empirical study and comparison of the content parameters of the resilience of male football teams that won (Group 1; n=66), lost Group 2; n=66), and drew (Group 3; n=44). Research methods: valid psychodiagnostic methods using standard survey forms were used in the study, as well as Spearman correlation analysis (rs) and the Student's t-test. Results. It has been substantiated that the resilience of male football players is an integrated set of qualities, protective mechanisms, psychophysiological processes, and psycho-emotional states targeted at dealing with adversity, struggling, and overcoming/ not overcoming stress with a new level of functioning. It was found that the Resilience parameters of players who drew (Group 3) and players who won (Group 1) varied significantly RS (t=2.3; р<.05). It is explained that a team that receives a draw from the pre-game setup might develop such an expected model of events, which is followed by the mobilization of internal psycho-emotional efforts to the highest potential degree of player resilience. The resilience factors of Group 1 over Group 2 were revealed to be Cheerfulness (t=2.1; р<.05) and Motivation to Succeed (t=3.2; р<.01). It is established (р<.01; р<.05) and proven that an active life position, optimism, love for life, and emotional stability are powerful motivators for winning football players. Conclusions. The first hypothesis was rejected since the significant differences in resilience between Group 3 and Group 1 were t=2.3; р<.05, indicating that the players who played a draw outweighed the winners in terms of Resilience. The second hypothesis was confirmed since Group 3 respondents consistently outweighed Group 2 respondents in Resilience and Motivation to Succeed (р<.05). It is recommended to include the acquired results into the coaching staff's work on football players' tactical and psychological preparation for the game.

Sexual pleasure is a key determinant of condom use. We developed and validated a male, event-level sexual pleasure scale (EMSEXpleasure) among a sample of condom-using men in the U.S. in order to facilitate improved measurement of sexual pleasure. Based on an expert panel process, a 12-item scale was developed. An online sample of 169 men who have sex with men and 162 men who have sex with women were recruited. Factor analysis yielded a two-factor solution that matched domains identified a priori by the expert panel, general pleasure and condom-specific pleasure, indicating internal validity of the instrument. One item was deleted from the scale due to poor validity performance. The overall EMSEXpleasure scale, and each subscale, had high (> 0.8) Cronbach’s alpha coefficients, indicating internal reliability. The scale demonstrated convergent validity, with theoretically related constructs associated both with individual scale items and with scale totals. Overall relationship quality ( b 3.0, 95% CI 2.0, 4.0), sexual relationship quality ( b 2.9, 95% CI 2.0, 4.0), foreplay quality ( b 7.5, 95% CI 2, 13), positive feelings about condoms ( b 18.8, 95% CI 15, 23), and erection problems while using condoms ( b − 17.9, 95% CI − 22, − 14) were associated with the EMSEXpleasure scale in expected directions. The validated EMSEXpleasure event-level scale may be advantageous for future assessments of the ephemeral experience of sexual pleasure, including clinical trials of condoms and other interventions, because it can be used immediately after sex, potentially limiting recall error.

Sexual experience and expression is of fundamental importance to most people. However, most people do not communicate effectively about sexuality even when it is important to do so. For example, many parents see it as their responsibility to talk to their children about sexuality and yet do not engage in in-depth discussions with their children about sexual topics. Most romantic partners have difficulty telling each other what pleases and displeases them sexually. Many health care professionals do not meet their patients' needs for information about the sexual changes they experience as a result of their disease or treatment. Many psychologists also are not doing a good job of addressing sexuality in the classroom, in practicum and internship settings, and/or with clients. These instances of poor sexual communication are unfortunate as effective sexual communication can have a range of positive outcomes such as more satisfying relationships and positive sexual health and well-being over the life span. This paper reviews sexual communication in all of these contexts, focusing on findings from my program of research spanning more than 30 years. L'expérience et l'expression sexuelles sont essentielles à la plupart des gens. Toutefois, la plupart des personnes ne communiquent pas efficacement leurs idées sur la sexualité même lorsqu'il est important de le faire. Par exemple, de nombreux parents sont convaincus qu'il leur revient de discuter de la sexualité avec leurs enfants. Pourtant, ils n'ont pas de discussions approfondies avec ces derniers sur le sujet. La plupart des partenaires sexuels éprouvent de la difficulté à se dire ce qui leur plaît ou leur déplaît sur le plan sexuel. Nombre de professionnels de la santé ne répondent pas aux besoins des patients en matiére d'information sur les changements que ceux-ci conna]]

This study explored the relationships of nonsexual constructs and sexual constructs on sexual and relationship satisfaction among Filipinos. A sample of 442 Filipino individuals in a relationship completed self-report questionnaires. Data was analyzed through path analysis. The model showed that sexual satisfaction has a strong positive influence on relationship satisfaction. Moreover, emotional intimacy directly influenced sexual and relationship satisfaction. Sexual satisfaction exhibited a stronger association with relationship satisfaction than emotional intimacy. Overall, findings suggest that sex and sexual activities are crucial to Filipinos’ relationship satisfaction. Implications for marital therapy in the country and future research are discussed.

Sexual scripts, that is, the mental representations of sexual behavior, are highly influenced by mating strategies and sexual experience. The relationship between these factors and sexual scripts is, however, poorly understood. Therefore, we assessed how long-term (e.g., “sex in a relationship”) and short-term (e.g., “one-night stand”) strategies, as well as experience with highly scripted sexual practices (BDSM: bondage–discipline, dominance–submission, sadism–masochism), influence verbalized sexual script composition and detailedness. To this end, 204 heterosexual men and women generated both a “sex in a relationship” and a “one-night stand” script. Regarding mating strategies, both men and women generated shorter “sex in a relationship” scripts than “one-night stand” scripts, due to a shorter approach (flirting) phase. In addition, in the “sex in a relationship” script, women generated longer foreplay phases than men. Regarding sexual experience, in the “sex in a relationship” script, individuals with high-BDSM experience generated longer foreplay phases than individuals with middle- or low-BDSM experience. This pattern was reversed in the “one-night stand” script. These results provide empirical support for interactions between mating strategies and individual experience with regard to the mental representations of sexual activity and gender behavior. Understanding this relationship may enable us to better predict sexual encounters and may help to prevent conflicting or abusive situations.

Extramarital partnerships exacerbate high HIV prevalence rates in many communities in sub-Saharan Africa. We explored contextual risk factors and suggested interventions to reduce extramarital partnerships among couples in the fishing communities on Lake Victoria, Kenya. We conducted 12 focus group discussions with 9–10 participants each ( N  = 118) and 16 in-depth interviews ( N  = 16) with fishermen and their spouses. Couples who participated were consented and separated for simultaneous gender-matched discussions/interviews. Interview topics included courtship and marriage, relationship and sexual satisfaction, extramarital relationships and how to intervene on HIV risks. Coding, analysis, and interpretation of the transcripts followed grounded theory tenets that allow analytical themes to emerge from the participants. Our results showed that extramarital partnerships were perceived to be widespread and were attributed to factors related to sexual satisfaction such as women needing more foreplay before intercourse, discrepancies in sexual desire, and boredom with the current sexual repertoire. Participants also reported that financial and sociophysical factors such as family financial support and physical separation, contributed to the formation of extramarital partnerships. Participants made suggestions for interventions that reduce extramarital partnerships to minimize HIV risks at the community, couple, and individual level. These suggestions emphasized improving community education, spousal communication, and self-evaluation for positive behavior change. Future studies can draw upon these findings as a basis for designing community-owned interventions that seek to reduce community-level HIV risk through a reduction in the number of sexual partners.