Stephanie A Sanders
Biographic Data
| ID | 4234294 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stephanie A Sanders |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stephanie A |
| FAMILY NAME | Sanders |
| SIGNATURE | SANDERS S A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Indiana University Bloomington |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 52 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 365 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 52 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1986 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 9 |
Changes in marital relationships over the course of the Covid ‐19 pandemic
Commentary on “Same-Sex Marriage and Common Mental Health Diagnoses
A Cross-Country Comparison of Reasons for Condom Use during Menses
Objectives: Despite evidence that menstrual bleeding is a risk factor for sexually transmissible infections, few studies have assessed the prevalence of, and reasons for, condom use during menses. The objectives of the present study were to examine (1) the prevalence of condom use during menses; (2) if condom use during menses varies depending on age and gender inequality of country of residence; and (3) whether age and gender inequality of count…
What happens in Banff, stays in Banff’
Tourism destinations are contexts which are often characterised by unique norms for social and sexual behaviours which have implications for health and wellbeing. The purpose of this qualitative study was twofold: (1) to describe the sexual risk behaviours of young tourism workers (TWs), and (2) to explore socio-contextual factors pertaining to safer sex among TWs. Banff, Canada was the study site. Twenty-nine TWs were recruited and interviewed i…
Condom Use Completeness, Perceptions, and Sexual Quality at Most Recent Sexual Event
Objectives: To explore perceptions of condoms associated with complete use and evaluate relationships between condom perceptions, condom use, and sexual quality.Methods: Using data from a U. S. nationally representative probability sample, we assessed individuals’ condom use perceptions and related characteristics of their most recent sexual event through bivariate and regression analyses (n = 234).Results: Most participants reported complete con…
Sex” and the Ace Spectrum
This paper explores how people ( n = 1,093) who identify as asexual or on the ace spectrum (i.e., graysexual, demisexual) define sex behaviorally using a list of 22 specific behaviors and assesses their lifetime behavioral histories and interest in future engagement in these activities. Lifetime behavioral history was also compared to each individual's personal definition of sex. Asexual, demisexual, and graysexual groups defined sex similarly. A…
Women’s Sexual Satisfaction, Communication, and Reasons for (No Longer) Faking Orgasm
Are Women’s Orgasms Hindered by Phallocentric Imperatives
Sexual diversity in the United States
In 2015, we conducted a cross-sectional, Internet-based, U.S. nationally representative probability survey of 2,021 adults (975 men, 1,046 women) focused on a broad range of sexual behaviors. Individuals invited to participate were from the GfK KnowledgePanel®. The survey was titled the 2015 Sexual Exploration in America Study and survey completion took about 12 to 15 minutes. The survey was confidential and the researchers never had access to re…
Antecedents of Condom-Protected Oral Sex Among Young Black MSM
Oral sex among men who have sex with men (MSM) is a common mode of STI transmission. This study identified the prevalence and antecedents of condom-protected oral sex among a sample of 526 young Black MSM having oral sex in the past 90 days. Men engaging in condomless anal receptive sex were less likely to report always using condoms for oral sex (p = .007). Men agreeing that “condoms help me have better sex” (p = .004) and those indicating alway…
Sexual Minority Women's Satisfaction with Health Care Providers and State-level Structural Support
Health and identity-related interactions between lesbian, bisexual, queer and pansexual women and their healthcare providers
Disclosure of sexual identity among sexual minority women is related to better outcomes and improved quality of care. The existing literature on sexual minority women's experiences of identity disclosure and related interactions with healthcare providers draws little distinction between different groups of sexual minority women, despite the different barriers, stigma and health outcomes that exist between them. This paper presents factors influen…
Heterosexual Women’s and Men’s Labeling of Anal Behaviors as Having “Had Sex”
This study explored labeling of penile-anal intercourse (PAI), manual-anal (MA), and oral-anal (OA) behaviors as having "had sex" among heterosexual men and women with such experience residing in the United States (n = 3,218). Adult men and women completed an online questionnaire assessing sexual behaviors and whether each counted as having had sex. With the exception of anal intercourse, there was high variation in whether a behavior was labeled…
Do Associations Between Pleasure Ratings and Condom Use During Penile–Vaginal Intercourse Vary by Relationship Type
Research suggests the relationship between pleasure and condom use during penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) is associated with relationship status. This online study examined pleasure ratings and condom use at last PVI, stratifying by partner type, among a national sample of Canadian university students. Participants were 715 undergraduates (60.7% women, 39.3% men) who reported on their most recent sexual experience. Condom use decreased with leve…
Variation in Sexual Identification Among Behaviorally Bisexual Women in the Midwestern United States
Collecting information on sexual identity is critical to ensuring the visibility of minority populations who face stigmatization and discrimination related to sexual identities. However, it is challenging to capture the nuances of sexual identity with traditional survey research methods. Using a mixed-methods approach, we gathered data on the sexual identities of 80 behaviorally bisexual women in the Midwestern United States through an online sur…
Prenatal Exposure to Progesterone Affects Sexual Orientation in Humans
Sexual Health and Language Dominance Among Hispanic/Latino Women and Men
Exploring Provider Perspectives as Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation of Quality Family Planning Recommendations at Title X Clinics
Establishment of safety paradigms and trust in emerging adult relationships
There is a critical need to understand the interplay between relationship trust and public health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of emerging adult women's processes of establishing trust in sexual relationships. Twenty-five women aged 18-24 years participated in semi-structured interviews. Throughout the interviews, women compared and contrasted experiences in which they felt comfortable engaging in sexual int…
Perceived health concerns among sexual minority women in Mumbai, India
The experiences of sexual minority women (i.e., women who do not identify as 'heterosexual') in India have largely been absent in scientific literature. In partnership with India's oldest and largest sexual and gender minority-advocacy organisation, the Humsafar Trust, our study used community-based participatory research principles to explore the lived experiences and health concerns of sexual minority women in Mumbai. Study methodologies includ…
Variability in Sex Attitudes and Sexual Histories Across Age Groups of Bisexual Women and Men in the United States
Data from 1,380 self-identified bisexual women and men age 18 to 70 living in the United States document significant diversity across age and gender in attitudes regarding which behaviors constitute “sex” and behavioral histories. With the exceptions of deep kissing, penile-vaginal intercourse, and penile-anal intercourse, the 18 to 29 age groups of both genders were significantly less likely to count all other behaviors (manual and oral stimulat…
In their own words
Research increasingly shows genital attitudes have an impact on sexual well-being and health seeking behaviours. This study explored what women and men like and dislike about women's genitals. Data are from open-ended items, part of a cross-sectional Internet-based survey anonymously completed by 496 women and 198 men. Overall, both women and men had positive attitudes towards women's genitals, although there was overlap between likes and dislike…
Circumcision Status is Not Associated with Condom Use and Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young Black MSM
The Behavioral Definitions of “Having Sex With a Man” and “Having Sex With a Woman” Identified by Women Who Have Engaged in Sexual Activity With Both Men and Women
A sizable minority of women report lifetime sexual behavior with both men and women. In the present study, a multinational sample of women who reported genital contact with at least one man and one woman in their lifetime (N = 2,751) were asked to provide their behavioral definitions of "having sex with a woman" and "having sex with a man." Replicating previous research, participants were asked "Would you say you 'had sex' with a woman/man if the…
Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women (Sesii-W) in a Sample of Lesbian and Bisexual Women
The Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women (SESII-W) assesses propensities for sexual excitation (SE) and inhibition (SI). Previous research utilizing the SESII-W included samples comprised exclusively or almost entirely of heterosexual women. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the SESII-W and assess its relation to aspects of sexual function within a sample of lesbian and bisexual women. The …
Gender Differences in Heterosexual College Students' Conceptualizations and Indicators of Sexual Consent
Because sexual assault is often defined in terms of nonconsent, many prevention efforts focus on promoting the clear communication of consent as a mechanism to reduce assault. Yet little research has specifically examined how sexual consent is being conceptualized by heterosexual college students. In this study, 185 Midwestern U.S. college students provided responses to open-ended questions addressing how they define, communicate, and interpret s…
Turning On and Turning Off
The Dual Control Model
The Dual Control Model proposes that sexual responses involve an interaction between sexual excitatory and sexual inhibitory processes. The model further postulates that individuals vary in their propensity for both sexual excitation and sexual inhibition, and that such variations help us to understand much of the variability in human sexuality. The development of psychometrically validated instruments for measuring such propensities for men (Sex…
A Psychometric Comparison of Three Scales and a Single-Item Measure to Assess Sexual Satisfaction
This study was designed to systematically compare and contrast the psychometric properties of three scales developed to measure sexual satisfaction and a single-item measure of sexual satisfaction. The Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS), Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction (GMSEX), and the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short (NSSS-S) were compared to one another and to a single-item measure of sexual satisfaction. Conceptualization of the const…
The Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women
Sex” and the Ace Spectrum
This paper explores how people ( n = 1,093) who identify as asexual or on the ace spectrum (i.e., graysexual, demisexual) define sex behaviorally using a list of 22 specific behaviors and assesses their lifetime behavioral histories and interest in future engagement in these activities. Lifetime behavioral history was also compared to each individual's personal definition of sex. Asexual, demisexual, and graysexual groups defined sex similarly. A…
Predicting Sexual Problems in Women
Validation of the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women and Men
Consenting to Sexual Activity
The Behavioral Definitions of “Having Sex With a Man” and “Having Sex With a Woman” Identified by Women Who Have Engaged in Sexual Activity With Both Men and Women
A sizable minority of women report lifetime sexual behavior with both men and women. In the present study, a multinational sample of women who reported genital contact with at least one man and one woman in their lifetime (N = 2,751) were asked to provide their behavioral definitions of "having sex with a woman" and "having sex with a man." Replicating previous research, participants were asked "Would you say you 'had sex' with a woman/man if the…
Are Women’s Orgasms Hindered by Phallocentric Imperatives
A test of sex differences in aggressive response to hypothetical conflict situations
Male (n = 289) and female (n = 268) college students were administered the Leifer-Roberts Response Hierarchy (Reinisch Revision) to evaluate the utility of this measure in reflecting sex differences in self-described potential for aggressive response. The Response Hierarchy provides a retrospective estimate of where physical and verbal aggression reside in an individual's hierarchy of possible behavioral responses to hypothetical conflict situati…
Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women (Sesii-W) in a Sample of Lesbian and Bisexual Women
The Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women (SESII-W) assesses propensities for sexual excitation (SE) and inhibition (SI). Previous research utilizing the SESII-W included samples comprised exclusively or almost entirely of heterosexual women. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the SESII-W and assess its relation to aspects of sexual function within a sample of lesbian and bisexual women. The …
Do Associations Between Pleasure Ratings and Condom Use During Penile–Vaginal Intercourse Vary by Relationship Type
Research suggests the relationship between pleasure and condom use during penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) is associated with relationship status. This online study examined pleasure ratings and condom use at last PVI, stratifying by partner type, among a national sample of Canadian university students. Participants were 715 undergraduates (60.7% women, 39.3% men) who reported on their most recent sexual experience. Condom use decreased with leve…
Variation in Sexual Identification Among Behaviorally Bisexual Women in the Midwestern United States
Collecting information on sexual identity is critical to ensuring the visibility of minority populations who face stigmatization and discrimination related to sexual identities. However, it is challenging to capture the nuances of sexual identity with traditional survey research methods. Using a mixed-methods approach, we gathered data on the sexual identities of 80 behaviorally bisexual women in the Midwestern United States through an online sur…
Women’s Sexual Satisfaction, Communication, and Reasons for (No Longer) Faking Orgasm
Turning Sexual Science Into News
In this article we report on the findings of a two-part project investigating contemporary issues in sexuality researchers' interaction with journalists. The goal of the project was to explore best practices and suggest curricular and training initiatives for sexuality researchers and journalists that would enhance the accurate dissemination of sexuality research results in the media. We present the results of a survey of a convenience sample of …
Assessment of Condom Use in Men and Women
Self-reported condom use is a key variable in surveys of sexual behavior and in studies evaluating interventions to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. This article provides a review of how male condom use has been assessed in research. We critically review a number of methodological issues, including the length of the recall period, terminology, specification of partner variables, validity and reliability of condom use, and use o…
Prenatal Exposure to Progesterone Affects Sexual Orientation in Humans
A test of sex differences in aggressive response to hypothetical conflict situations
Male (n = 289) and female (n = 268) college students were administered the Leifer-Roberts Response Hierarchy (Reinisch Revision) to evaluate the utility of this measure in reflecting sex differences in self-described potential for aggressive response. The Response Hierarchy provides a retrospective estimate of where physical and verbal aggression reside in an individual's hierarchy of possible behavioral responses to hypothetical conflict situati…
The study of sexual behavior in relation to the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus
To create the behavior-change programs es-sential for limiting the acquired immune deficiency syn-drome (AIDS) epidemic, we must obtain a precise un-derstanding of the sexual behavior, knowledge, and atti-tudes of our nation's various ethnic, racial, social age, regional, and sexual orientation groups. Such information is necessary for developing the precisely targeted educa-tional programs that currently are our most effective means of reducing …
The study of sexual behavior in relation to the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus
A Rejoinder
Journal Article THE POLLS—A REJOINDER INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE KINSEY INSTITUTE/ROPER ORGANIZATION NATIONAL SEX KNOWLEDGE SURVEY Get access STEPHANIE A. SANDERS, STEPHANIE A. SANDERS assistant director of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction; associate scientist at Indiana University, Bloomington; and also serves on the faculty of the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (MATEC/Indiana), Indiana University Sch…
Condom Use as a Dependent Variable
Turning On and Turning Off
Assessment of Condom Use in Men and Women
Self-reported condom use is a key variable in surveys of sexual behavior and in studies evaluating interventions to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. This article provides a review of how male condom use has been assessed in research. We critically review a number of methodological issues, including the length of the recall period, terminology, specification of partner variables, validity and reliability of condom use, and use o…
Women Who Put Condoms on Male Partners
The Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women
A Theory-Based Approach to Understanding Condom Errors and Problems Reported by Men Attending an STI Clinic
Turning Sexual Science Into News
In this article we report on the findings of a two-part project investigating contemporary issues in sexuality researchers' interaction with journalists. The goal of the project was to explore best practices and suggest curricular and training initiatives for sexuality researchers and journalists that would enhance the accurate dissemination of sexuality research results in the media. We present the results of a survey of a convenience sample of …
Predicting Negative Outcomes of Sexuality Using the Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory
The purpose of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI) and its relations with sexual behaviors and their outcomes. Data were collected from 390 young adults. Results indicated high levels of internal consistency for the CSBI (á = .87) and acceptable levels of construct and criterion-related validity. Forward stepwise logistic regression analyses suggest that the CSBI was capable of pr…
Predicting Sexual Problems in Women
Incomplete Use of Condoms
The Dual Control Model
The Dual Control Model proposes that sexual responses involve an interaction between sexual excitatory and sexual inhibitory processes. The model further postulates that individuals vary in their propensity for both sexual excitation and sexual inhibition, and that such variations help us to understand much of the variability in human sexuality. The development of psychometrically validated instruments for measuring such propensities for men (Sex…
Condom Use Rates in a National Probability Sample of Males and Females Ages 14 to 94 in the United States
Sexual Behaviors, Condom Use, and Sexual Health of Americans Over 50
Sexual Behavior in the United States
Prevalence and Predictors of Testicular Self-Exam Among a Nationally Representative Sample of Men in the United States
Men's gender roles and norms may influence their sexual behaviors and sexual health care practices in numerous specific ways and contexts. Health professionals encourage men's performance of testicular self-exams (TSE), yet estimates of monthly TSE from convenience samples range from 2% to 10%. In this population-based study of 655 U.S. men aged 18 to 44 years, TSE prevalence during the past month was 40.3% and was predicted by geographic locatio…
The semantics of sexual behavior and their implications for HIV/Aids research and sexual health
Understanding the definition and meaning of the word "sex" has implications for sexual medicine, HIV/AIDS research, and clinical practices. Previous studies have reported variations in the definition of having "had sex" and the necessity of using behaviorally specific terminology when taking sexual histories and assessing sexual risk. The purpose of the current study is to assess gay men's definitions of what constitutes having "had sex." Two int…
Validation of the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women and Men
Correlates of Condom-Associated Erection Problems in Young, Heterosexual Men
My ‘Fat Girl Complex’
Women of size who inhabit non-normative bodies may have different experiences with body image and sexual health than women of average body size. In this exploratory study, we interviewed four women of size recruited from a larger mixed-methodological study of body image and sexuality. Each woman was interviewed twice on topics of body image, sexuality and sexual health. Reconstructive Horizon Analysis was used to analyse the content of the interv…
Understanding Problems with Condom Fit and Feel
A Psychometric Comparison of Three Scales and a Single-Item Measure to Assess Sexual Satisfaction
This study was designed to systematically compare and contrast the psychometric properties of three scales developed to measure sexual satisfaction and a single-item measure of sexual satisfaction. The Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS), Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction (GMSEX), and the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short (NSSS-S) were compared to one another and to a single-item measure of sexual satisfaction. Conceptualization of the const…
Psychology (43 works) · Medicine (37 works) · Clinical Psychology (29 works) · Developmental psychology (26 works) · Social Psychology (25 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (24 works) · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (23 works) · Demography (19 works) · Family medicine (18 works) · Sexual behavior (18 works)