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ArticleInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2026

Sociodemographic determinants of sexuality among transmasculine and transfeminine individuals: A cross-sectional study in São Paulo, Brazil.

Augusto Rimoli Esteves, Gabriel de Castro Pereira Bittar, Bruna Marques Lopes, Sônia Maria Rolim Rosa Lima

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Article in International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Sociodemographic determinants of sexuality among transmasculine and transfeminine individuals: A cross-sectional study in São Paulo, Brazil.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026
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Augusto Rimoli EstevesFaculty of Medical Sciences, Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7130-1564
Gabriel de Castro Pereira BittarFaculty of Medical Sciences, Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3235-6322
Bruna Marques LopesFaculty of Medical Sciences, Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1906-5678
Sônia Maria Rolim Rosa LimaFaculty of Medical Sciences, Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3815-2360

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Abstract

objectiveThis study assessed the associations between gender identity (transmasculine vs transfeminine) and sexuality-related variables, including marital status, sexual partners, sex work, and age at first intercourse.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional retrospective study at a specialized transgender clinic in São Paulo, Brazil, analyzing medical records from March 2020 to August 2023. Data were routinely collected during clinical consultations through standardized questions for individualized care. Group assignment was based on self-identified gender identity documented in medical records. Chi-square and t-tests were applied (P < 0.05).

resultsWe evaluated 74 individuals (trans men = 49, trans women = 25). Trans women were more frequently single (76% vs 44.9%, P = 0.014). Most reported one to five partners, but trans women more frequently reported no partners (16.7%) or >15 partners (11.1%) (P = 0.043). Sex work was more common among trans women (21.7% vs 6.3%, P = 0.049). No significant difference in age at first intercourse was observed (P = 0.298).

conclusionGender identity significantly influences relationship status, sexual behavior, and sex work engagement among transgender individuals. Trans women experienced greater sexual vulnerability, reflecting social exclusion and structural transphobia. These findings underscore the need for inclusive sexual health strategies and policies reducing structural inequalities.

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Gender IdentitySexual BehaviorSexualityTransgender PersonsAdultBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMarital StatusMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSexual PartnersSex WorkSociodemographic Factorsgender identitysexualitysexual partnerssex worksociodemographic factorstransgender health

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PMID42141923
PMCPMC13674826

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