1. Sexuality in Adults with Differences/Disorders of Sex Development (DSD): Findings from the dsd-LIFE Study.
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Kreukels BPC, Cohen-Kettenis PT, Roehle R, van de Grift TC, Slowikowska-Hilczer J, Claahsen-van der Grinten H, Lindén Hirschberg A, de Vries ALC, Reisch N, Bouvattier C, Nordenström A, Thyen U, Köhler B, and Group OBOTD
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- Adult, Body Image psychology, Europe, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Sexuality psychology, Disorders of Sex Development psychology, Health Status, Personal Satisfaction, Psychosexual Development, Quality of Life psychology, Sexual Behavior psychology
- Abstract
For various reasons, sexuality of individuals with differences/disorders of sex development (DSD) may be affected. The aim of the study was to describe sexual activity, satisfaction with sex life, satisfaction with genital function, and sexual problems in people with different DSD conditions. Data were collected from 1,040 participants in Europe. Many people with a variety of DSD conditions do not appear to be satisfied with their sex life, experience a variety of sexual problems, and are less sexually active than the general population; therefore sexuality should be explicitly addressed in the care of people with DSD.
- Published
- 2019
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