ArticleInternational journal of community based nursing and midwifery2018
Sexual Experience of Iranian Women in Their Middle Life: A Qualitative Approach.
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- The Effect of Body Practices and Physical Exercise on Sexual Function of Menopausal Women. A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2023Article
- Older Iranian Muslim women's experiences of sex and sexuality: A biographical approach.The British journal of sociology · 2021Article
- Cross-Cultural Analysis of Sexual Response and Relationship Satisfaction in Women With and Without Orgasmic Difficulty During Partnered Sex.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2021Article
- Socio-demographic determinants of low sexual desire and hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a population-based study in Iran.BMC women's health · 2020Article
- Does Type of Menopause Affect the Sex Lives of Women?Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2020Article
- The Persian Version of Menopause Rating Scale (MRS): A Psychometric Study.International journal of women's health · 2020Article
- Perceived Sexual Health Needs of Older Women: A Systematic Review.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchReview
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Abstract
backgroundSexual problems are common among the middle-aged women; however, there is no deep understanding of sexuality in midlife. The current study aimed to investigate Iranian women's attitudes and experiences about sexual life changes in midlife.
methodsThis is a descriptive qualitative study. Seventeen women aged 40 -65 years old were purposively selected from urban health centers in Gorgan, Iran, in 2015. Face-to-face, semi-structured and in-depth interviews were conducted for data collection until data saturation was attained. The resulting data were analyzed based on Graneheim and Lundman's approach. MAXQDA 10 was used for organization of data.
resultsData analysis demonstrated seventh sub-themes and three themes. The emerged themes were entitled (1) "Continuous paradox over being a sexual agent" with three subthemes of beliefs on asexuality as socially accepted view for women in midlife, changing in motivation for sex and changing in sexual performance, (2) "Considering menopause; opportunities and threats for sexual life" with two subthemes of menopause related cons for sexual life and menopause related pros in sexual life, and (3) "Coping strategies for changes in sexuality in midlife" with two subthemes of different psychological reactions to changes that have influenced the sex and take practical steps for restoration of sexual attraction.
conclusionThe findings demonstrated that middle-aged women in a male-dominant culture encounter paradox over being a sexual agent. In a bio-psycho-social approach, they perceived menopause as an opportunity or threat for their own sexuality. Following the conflicts, threats and changes of sexuality in midlife, they adopt diverse coping strategies to improve their sexual relationships and preserve their family.
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