OBJECTIVEIt was aimed to examine the effects of attitudes and beliefs regarding sexuality on sexual function during pregnancy. STUDY DESINGDescriptive cross-sectional type research was conducted ...throughout Turkey between December 2021 and April 2022. The sample was made up of 718 pregnant women across Turkey. The data were obtained through "Data Collection Form", "Attitudes and Beliefs Scale about Sexuality during Pregnancy (ABSSP)" and "Female Sexual Function Scale (FSFI)" using online questionnaires using snowball sampling method. RESULTSThe mean age of the participants was 27.48 ± 4.26 and the gestational weeks were 26.65 ± 6.87. A negative relationship was found between the ABSSP total score average and age, marriage age, gestational week and living child. It was determined that the women's ABSSP total score average and all sub-dimensions were positively related to each other. It was determined that there was a positive relationship between the lower dimension of anxiety and sexual desire, arousal, satisfaction, orgasm and pain and negative. Gender/Attraction sub-dimension was found to be positively related to sexual desire, arousal, lubrication, satisfaction and FSFI total score average. Concern about pregnancy was found to be negatively related to sexual desire, arousal and satisfaction positive, orgasm and pain with lower size. CONCLUSIONThe study findings show that sexual beliefs and sexual desire situations during pregnancy are negatively affected. Sexuality can be negatively affected in societies where counseling on sexuality is inadequate during pregnancy and superstition and behaviors are common.
•Frequency of sexual behavior lessens during pregnancy, dips in third trimester.•Sexual activity begins 6-8 weeks post childbirth, fully resumes only after 6 months.•Perinatal couples experience less ...desire, orgasm, satisfaction; more dyspareunia.•Perinatal couples must be alerted to possibility of fluctuations in their sex life.
In the time of transition to parenthood, many physical, psychological and social changes may affect the multidimensional theme of sexuality. This area plays a significant role in the overall well-being of the individual, the couple and the family. The aim of this systematic review is to consider current and emerging trends in the study of sexual function during pregnancy and after childbirth, evaluating the available evidence in the literature reported in specific reviews, and pulling together the suggestions that various authors have brought forward as being useful for daily clinical practice. A total of 4 databases were searched on EBSCOhost: MEDLINE, Cochrane reviews, CINAHAL, and PsychInfo. A systematic search strategy was formulated using the key terms Sexuality, Sexual, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Puerperium, Perinatal, and Review. Eleven articles were included. The results revealed a gradual decline in the frequency of sexual behaviour throughout pregnancy, sharper in the third trimester. Sexual activity started to be resumed around 6–8 weeks after childbirth, to fully recover only after 6 months. A simultaneous change in sexual function was also found, such as less orgasm, sexual desire and satisfaction, more dyspareunia. Many aspects are related to these changes: physical, psychological and social factors, fears about negative consequences of sexual intercourse, inadequate or absent professional counselling about sexuality, method of delivery and breastfeeding. Healthcare professionals need to adequately inform couples about the common fluctuations in sexual activity, interest, desire, and responsiveness over the course of the pregnancy and following childbirth. Joint counselling, if possible, is preferred.
Sexual activity during pregnancy Staruch, Monika; Kucharczyk, Aleksandra; Zawadzka, Katarzyna ...
Neuro-endocrinology letters,
2016, Letnik:
37, Številka:
1
Journal Article
Recenzirano
Pregnancy is usually associated with significant regression in genito-genital intercourse frequency, sexual desire and satisfaction. The aim of the study was to determine women's sexual habits during ...the third trimester of gestation and to compare their sexual activity before the current pregnancy and during previous pregnancies in case of multiparas.
The study material consisted of women in the third trimester of pregnancy, recruited from the Outpatient Clinic of the 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw between January 2013 and February 2014, who filled out a self-prepared questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of three parts: demographic data, sexual activity prior to current pregnancy and during gestation, including sexual positions and sources of knowledge regarding the subject. The survey involved 25 questions and was distributed among 220 patients, out of which 165 were returned and 149 properly filled out and analyzed.
The average age of the respondents was 29.6 ± 4.85 years; the majority (78.8%) were in an uncomplicated pregnancy. The decrease in sexual activity was evident in all age groups--the majority usually had sex 1 to 3 times a month in contrast to 1-2 times a week prior to conceiving. Sexual activity decreased significantly with increasing age. The main reasons for abandoning sexual activity included: decreased libido (35.5%), the doctor's suggestion (29%) and fears concerning child's health (29%). During pregnancy the frequency of vaginal intercourse significantly decreased (100% prior to vs. 86.6% during pregnancy; p < 0.001); as did oral sex (44.3% vs. 29.5%; p = 0.043) and anal sex (12% vs. 5.4%; p = 0.02). 54% of the respondents declared reduced satisfaction with sexual life during pregnancy in comparison with the previous period; almost half (43.5%) felt less attractive while pregnant. The same claim was related to libido--it decreased in 58.8% of respondents. Multiparas tended to have sexual intercourses less often in consecutive pregnancies (41.2%) or with an equal frequency (35.3%). The main source of knowledge about sexual life during pregnancy listed by women included internet and other media (63.5%), while medical staff was mentioned by 30%.
Sexual activity decreases during gestation, however, it often result from an increased fear for the child and lack of possibilities to confront and broaden the knowledge on this subject. The role of medical staff in consulting sexual activity problems is insufficient.
Objective. This study compares several parameters of sexual life and course of labor in women with planned and unplanned pregnancy.
Methods. 339 primiparas participated in our study; they filled in a ...questionnaire concerning their sexual life during pregnancy on the second or third day after the delivery. One question also stressed planning of pregnancy. 246 women (i.e., 72.6%) indicated planned pregnancy, 93 pregnancies (i.e., 27.4%) were not planned.
Results. Significant decrease of coital activity and number of orgasms and increase of sexual dysfunctions were observed in the whole study group during pregnancy. Significant differences between women with planned and unplanned pregnancy were observed only in frequency of vaginal dryness and pelvic pain.
Conclusions. According to the results of this study, unplanned pregnancy has no adverse effect on parameters of the labor. The equal rate of partner's presence at delivery shows a high involvement of the partners of unmarried women.
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Dostopno za:
DOBA, IJS, IZUM, KILJ, NUK, PILJ, PNG, SAZU, UILJ, UKNU, UL, UM, UPUK
O propósito do artigo é relatar a experiência das autoras ao coordenar um grupo de gestantes, que teve a finalidade de esclarecer algumas dúvidas sobre o período gestacional, cuidados com o ...recém-nascido e anticoncepção. Aborda as percepções e sentimentos das gestantes a respeito do tema sexualidade e aspectos psicológicos da gravidez. As alterações psicológicas apresentadas pelas gestantes no segundo e terceiro trimestres da gravidez evidenciam a importância da função educadora da enfermeira no trabalho com grupos.
