Perspectives of Women of Reproductive Age Regarding Sexuality During Their Menstruation Period
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12801560 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Fatma Aslan Demirtaş (0000-0002-4952-8178, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, corresponding author), Ümran Öskay (0000-0002-6606-9073, Istanbul University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 727-736 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sexuality Research and Social Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1553-6610 • E-ISSN: 1868-9884 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s13178-024-00960-1 |
| OpenAlex | W4393202420 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 21 |
Introduction This study aimed to determine the views and experiences of women of reproductive age regarding their sexuality and sexual life during their menstrual period. Methods A qualitative, interpretive, phenomenological design was used. The study sample consisted of 16 women of reproductive age (18–49), who volunteered to participate and came to gynecology outpatient clinic appointments at a research hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Data were collected online through in-depth individual interviews. Results The research was composed of six themes: “symptoms of the menstruation period,” “duration and severity of symptoms during menstruation,” “effect of the menstrual period on sexual life,” “sexual desire during the menstrual period,” “opinions about sexual life during menstruation,” and “spouses’ opinions about sexual life during menstruation.” Conclusions The women in the study noted that they experienced physiological and psychological symptoms during their menstrual period. Although some of the women stated that they do not have changes in sexual desire during this period, most of them think that they should not engage in sexual intercourse due to the symptoms they experience during their menstrual period, religious beliefs, and sociocultural values. Policy Implications Nurses should counsel couples about the possible advantages and disadvantages of sexual intercourse during menstruation without displaying a judgmental attitude
Art · Developmental psychology · Gynecology · Human sexuality · Menstruation · Obstetrics · Period (music · Sexual behavior · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · Gender Studies · Medicine · Psychology · Sexual Differentiation and Disorders · Sexual function and dysfunction studies · Internal Medicine · Physiology
Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (Coreq)
Menstruation During a Lifespan
Stereotypes of Women in Different Stages of Their Reproductive Life
Adolescent Girls Define Menstruation
Just Put a Towel Down
Sex during menstruation
Sexual Activity During Menstruation
Cycles of shame
Qualitative inquiry and research design
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |