ArticleJournal of sex research2019
The Association Between Sexual Behavior and Affect: Moderating Factors in Young Women.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Emotional Outcomes of Casual Sexual Relationships and Experiences: A Systematic Review.Journal of sex research · 2021Pooled it
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- Better sleep, lower blood pressure, and less stress following sex: Findings from a large-scale ecological momentary assessment study.Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation Combined with Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Female Sexual Dysfunction with Overactive Bladder: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- Sexual Functioning and Sexual Health in Female Patients following Stroke: A Scoping Review with Implications for Rehabilitation.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- The Roles of Frequency of Pornography Use, and Moral Incongruence in the Relationship Between Sexual Satisfaction, and Psychological Distress Related to the Use of Pornography: A Moderated Mediation Model.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2024Article
- Short-Term Consequences of Sex: Contextual Predictors and Change Across College.Archives of sexual behavior · 2021Article
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Abstract
Sexual behavior is associated with increased positive affect and decreased negative affect. However, contextual variables such as partner type, behavior type, and condom use may moderate these associations. The goal of the present research was to examine these contextual moderators using monthly longitudinal data from a sample of young women. Female first-year college students (N = 477) completed monthly assessments of their sexual behaviors and positive and negative affect. Participants reported more negative affect in months in which they engaged in sexual behavior compared to months in which they did not. This association was moderated by partner type, such that only sexual behavior with casual partners was associated with increased negative affect. Participants reported more positive affect during months with kissing/touching only compared to months without sexual behavior; however, this association did not differ significantly from the association between oral/vaginal sex and positive affect. Condom use did not moderate the association between vaginal sex and positive or negative affect. In this sample of young women transitioning to college, engaging in sexual behavior was generally associated with negative affect; however, changes in affect depended on partner type and sexual behaviors. Findings have implications for sexual health education.
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