VANESSA R. SCHICK
Associate Professor
at University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (UTHealth Houston)
📚 Associate Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Houston, Texas, United States
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👤 About
Dr. Vanessa R. Schick is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. With a robust academic background, she earned her PhD in Applied Social Psychology from The George Washington University and completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Applied Health Science at Indiana University. Her academic journey reflects a dedication to public health, particularly within the realms of sexual health promotion, gender studies, and the health needs of underserved and marginalized populations.
Dr. Schick’s research expertise is rooted in addressing complex health disparities experienced by sexual and gender minorities, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those involved in sex work. Her work has significantly contributed to public health through a diverse array of projects funded by prestigious institutions such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas. Her role as Principal Investigator in various large-scale projects underscores her leadership and ability to drive impactful research.
Throughout her career, Dr. Schick has focused on community-based participatory research and intervention strategies aimed at promoting health equity. She has spearheaded initiatives integrating homelessness diversion services into emergency department discharge systems and expanding liver cancer prevention efforts among populations experiencing homelessness in South Texas. Additionally, her projects addressing health disparities related to COVID-19 testing among vulnerable populations have provided valuable insights into improving health services delivery for marginalized communities.
Dr. Schick is also a respected voice in sexual health research. Her affiliation with the Kinsey Institute and the Center for Sexual Health Promotion highlights her contributions to understanding sexual behavior, health risk factors, and the intersection of sexual identity with overall health outcomes. Her numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and invited presentations have established her as a thought leader in her field.
Beyond her research, Dr. Schick is a dedicated educator and mentor, consistently engaging with students and fostering their growth through direct mentoring roles. Her teaching excellence has been recognized with various awards, including the Award for Excellence in Community Service from the University of Texas Health Science Center.
As an advocate for health equity, Dr. Schick’s work emphasizes the importance of inclusive research practices that consider the unique experiences of sexual and gender minorities, individuals with intersectional identities, and communities facing structural barriers to health access. Her interdisciplinary approach, combining psychology, epidemiology, and public health, has led to innovative strategies that address complex social and health issues.
Dr. Schick’s expertise, dedication, and impact are evident through her extensive portfolio of funded research projects, scholarly publications, and collaborative efforts to improve public health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations. Her ongoing contributions continue to influence public health research, policy, and practice, making her a distinguished leader in her field.
Skills & Expertise
Community Health Assessment
Community engagement
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Program evaluation
Grant writing
Health policy
Data analysis
Public speaking
Mentorship skills
Intervention design
Mixed methods research
Policy advocacy
Stakeholder collaboration
Strategic planning
Health education
Survey design
Academic collaboration
Applied psychology
Vulnerable populations
Research Interests
Gender Issues
Epidemiology
Gender Studies
Biostatistics
Sex Therapy
Public Health Research
Sexual Health
Sexuality
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Health Promotion & Research
HIV Prevention
Bisexuality
Sexually Transmitted Infections
LGBTQ+ Health
Sexual Minority Health
Sexual health
Gender studies
Health disparities
Social psychology
Marginalized populations
Homelessness health
Health equity
LGBTQ+ health
Health interventions
Liver cancer prevention
COVID-19 disparities
Emergency care systems
Sex work health
Minority health
Structural barriers
Sexual identity
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💼 Experience
Associate Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (UTHealth Houston)
·
July 2013 -
Present
Affiliated Faculty
Indiana University (IU)
·
April 2013 -
April 2025
- Present
Assistant Research Scientist
Indiana University (IU)
·
April 2011 -
April 2013
- Center for Sexual Health Promotion Department of Applied Health Science School of Public Health Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
🎓 Education
Indiana University (IU)
Post-Doctoral Fellow in
Applied Health Science
· 2011
The George Washington University (GWU)
Ph.D. in
Applied Social Psychology
· 2010
The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst)
B.A in
Psychology
· 2004
🚀 Projects
An Extension of Project TRUST: Understanding Barriers to Health and System Engagement among Sexual and Gender Minoritized Communities with Experiences of Homelessness
Agency Name: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Award (CTSA)- Pilot Funding ||
June 2022 - June 2023
Funded: Yes ||
Amount: $30,000
An Extension of Project TRUST: Understanding Barriers to Health and System
Engagement among Sexual and Gender Minoritized Communities with Experiences
of Homelessness
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Award (CTSA)- Pilot Funding
Total Costs $30,000
Role: Principal Investigator
(UL1 TR003167- PI: David McPherson, MD)
Pragmatic Randomized Trial Integrating Homelessness Diversion Services into an Emergency Department Discharge System (R01)
Agency Name: NIH/National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) ||
June 2022 - Present
Funded: Yes ||
Amount: $1,551,766
Pragmatic Randomized Trial Integrating Homelessness Diversion Services into an
Emergency Department Discharge System (R01)
NIH/National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Total Costs $1,551,766
Role: Principal Investigator
(Co-PI: Jack Tsai, PhD)
🎤 Conferences & Seminars (2)
Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use in Women Who Have Sex with Women and Men
American Public Health Association, San Diego · San Diego,
California, Country ·
April 2018
No descriptions
Let’s Talk about Sex
Second Annual Leadership Education and Diversity (LEAD) Conferenc · Bloomington,
Indiana, Country ·
April 2010
No descriptions
🏆 Awards & Achievements (3)
🏆 Award for Excellence in Community Service
Awarded by: University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health || Year:
2018
Description
🏆 The Outstanding Young Professional Award
Awarded by: American Public Health Association || Year:
2013
Description
🏆 The Emerging Activist Award
Awarded by: National Women’s Health Network || Year:
2016
Description
Professional Memberships (2)
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Member: Chair of Community Health Practice Faculty Search Committee (Houston) || Join dt:
2022 - Present
Country: United States
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Member: Research Conflicts of Interest Committee || Join dt:
2022 - Present
Country: United States
✉️ Invited Position (1)
Community Based Participatory Research with Underserved and Vulnerable Populations: Working towards System-Levels Change that is Wanted and Needed by the Communities we Serve
Organization Name:
The George Washington University (GWU) || Country:
United States
From 2018 -
2018
📖 Role in Research Journals (3)
Guest Editor
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality || Publisher
Name: Taylor & Francis, Inc
JB
Editorial Board Member
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior || Publisher
Name: Springer Nature
ASB
Editorial Board Member
Journal: Psychology of Women Quarterly || Publisher
Name: SAGE Publications Ltd
PWQ
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📚 Publications (61)
Journal: Substance Use & Misuse
• September 2021
Introduction
Chemsex is the use of methamphetamine or other substances to enhance sexual experiences, and is most often associated with sexual minority men. Within the chemsex literature, questions o...
Chemsex
Sexual violence
Sexual assault
Intimate partner violence
Substance use
Methamphetamine
Consent
Sexual minority men
Lgbtq+ health
Drug-facilitated sex
Sex parties
Risk behaviors
Texas
Gagged
Bdsm
Kink
Role play
Fantasy
Erotic
Sex
Masturbation
Trauma
Exploitation
Coercion
Sadism
Health disparities
Minority stress
Sexual consent
Queer health
Power dynamics
Vulnerability
Psychosocial risk
Journal: Psychology of Women Quarterly
• September 2008
Feminists have argued that traditional gender norms can obstruct women's sexual well-being (Amaro, 1995; Morokoff, 2000; Tolman, 2006; Walker, 1997). Therefore, we expected feminist ideology, by virtu...
Feminist ideology
Sexual well-being
Sexual subjectivity
Sexual motivation
Sexual satisfaction
Condom-use self-efficacy
Gender norms
Women's empowerment
Safer sex
Sex
Erotic
Masturbation
Feminism
Sexual health
Sexual autonomy
Sexual behavior
Fantasy
Kink
Sex education
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2025
Introduction. Despite a demonstrated relationship between sexual behaviors and health, including clinical risks, little is known about contemporary sexual behavior.
Aims. To assess the rates of sex...
Sexual behavior
United states
National survey
Sexual health
Adolescents
Adults
Masturbation
Oral sex
Vaginal intercourse
Anal intercourse
Same-sex behavior
Sexual activity
Public health
Sexuality research
Age differences
Gender differences
Sexual trends
Sti prevention
Health education
Sexual well-being
Probability sample
Sexual activity trends
Age and sexuality
Sexual behavior research
Partnered sexual activities
Sexual health education
Sexuality across lifespan
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• October-2014
Previous social and behavioral research on identity among bisexual men, when not subsumed within the category of men who have sex with men (MSM), has primarily focused on samples of self-identified bi...
Bisexuality
Sexual identity
Bisexual men
Men who have sex with men and women (msmw)
Sexual orientation
Self-identification
Identity diversity
Sexual behavior
Lgbtq+ health
Identity trajectories
Qualitative research
Social identity
Stigma
Sexual fluidity
Health disparities
Hiv prevention
Sti prevention
Public health
Sexual health programs
Behavioral bisexuality
Community health
Mental health
Healthcare access
Identity labels
Identity rejection
Sexual orientation disclosure
Minority health
Identity development
Msm
Sexuality research
Healthcare disparities
Social determinants of health
Inclusive healthcare
Intersectionality
Sexual orientation dynamics
Lived experiences
Identity negotiation
Gender and sexuality studies
Health interventions
Cultural influences on identity
Sexual health promotion
Lgbtq+ studies
Psychological well-being
Public policy
Social support networks
Behavior and identity alignment
Health equity
Risk behavior
Community engagement
Social acceptance
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction
In the contemporary U.S., men and women are living longer and healthier lives. As such, many people spend greater portions of their lives as sexually active individuals. Yet, little is k...
Older adults
Aging
Condoms
Sexual health
Sexual behavior
Sexual experiences of men and women over age 50 years
Condom use
Sexual experiences
Sexual pleasure
Erectile difficulties
Lubrication
Orgasm
Partnered sex
Solo sexual activity
Relationship status
Health status
Sexual frequency
Sexual arousal
Public health
Sexual education
Sti prevention
Senior sexuality
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Given the efficacy of latex condoms for preventing pregnancy, HIV, and most STI, their promotion remains central to global sexual health efforts. To inform the development of accurate an...
Condom use
Sexual health
Probability sample
Sexual behavior
Sti prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Public health
Adolescent sexual behavior
Adult sexual behavior
Gender differences
Racial and ethnic disparities
Relationship status
Anal intercourse
Vaginal intercourse
Safe sex practices
Sexual education
Public health interventions
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Although studies of specific groups of individuals (e.g., adolescents, “high risk” samples) have examined sexual repertoire, little is known, at the population level, about the sexual be...
Sexual behaviors
Sexual event
Probability sample
United states
Adult sexuality
Partnered sexual activity
Sexual experience
Orgasm
Arousal
Erectile function
Lubrication difficulty
Relationship partner
Nonrelationship partner
Sexual pleasure
Sexual repertoire
Sexual trends
Sexual health
Event-level analysis
Sexual diversity
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Erection medication
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual difficulties
Sexual composition
National survey
Gender differences
Age and sexuality
Sexual behavior patterns
Sexual encounters
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Although studies of specific groups of individuals (e.g., adolescents, “high risk” samples) have examined sexual repertoire, little is known, at the population level, about the sexual be...
Sexual behaviors
Sexual event
Probability sample
United states
Adult sexuality
Partnered sexual activity
Sexual experience
Orgasm
Arousal
Erectile function
Lubrication difficulty
Relationship partner
Nonrelationship partner
Sexual pleasure
Sexual repertoire
Sexual trends
Sexual health
Event-level analysis
Sexual diversity
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Erection medication
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual difficulties
Sexual composition
National survey
Gender differences
Age and sexuality
Sexual behavior patterns
Sexual encounters
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction
Although women’s total removal of their pubic hair has been described as a “new norm,” little is known about the pubic hair removal patterns of sexually active women in the United States...
Pubic hair
Female sexual function
Depilation
Genital self-image
Female genital self-image scale
Pubic hair removal
Female grooming practices
Sexual health
Depilation methods
Female genital self-image scale (fgsis)
Female sexual function index (fsfi)
Cunnilingus
Sexual behavior
Pubic hair trends
Women’s intimate grooming
Personal hygiene
Sexual relationship status
Body image
Women’s sexuality
Beauty standards
Cross-sectional survey
Us women
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction
To provide a foundation for those who provide sexual health services and programs to men in the United States, the need for population‐based data that describes men’s sexual behaviors an...
Probability sample
Sexual behavior
Men
Relationships
Health
Men's sexual behavior
Sexual health
Male sexuality
Sexual relationships
Solo masturbation
Partnered sexual activities
Oral sex
Vaginal intercourse
Anal intercourse
Age and sexual behavior
Relationship status and sexual activity
Men's health and sexuality
Sexual frequency
Older men and sexual activity
Male sexual function
Sexual behavior patterns
Public health
Sexual health services
Male sexual well-being
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Data on adolescents' sexual and condom use behaviors provides an empirical basis for a range of social, educational, clinical, and public health endeavors.
Aims. This study has two pu...
Adolescents
Sexual behavior
Condom use
Vaginal intercourse
Masturbation prevalence
Partnered sexual activities
Oral sex
Anal intercourse
Safe sex practices
Risk behaviors
Public health
Sexual health education
Reproductive health
Gender differences
Age-related sexual trends
Sexually transmitted infection (sti) prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Alcohol and marijuana use
Sexual decision-making
Partner characteristics
Sexual activity trends
Health policy
Adolescent psychology
Behavioral patterns
Relationship dynamics
Safe sex interventions
Youth sexual health
Epidemiology
National survey data
Sexual risk assessment
Health literacy
Hiv testing
Gonorrhea screening
Masculinity
Self-image
Pubic hair removal
Lubricant use
Sexual pleasure
Vibrator use
Abstinence perceptions
Mood and sexual activity
Partner support
Adolescent sexual health
Risky sexual behaviors
Sexual health interventions
Behavioral health research
Gender-based differences in sexuality
Substance use and sexual risk
Adolescent relationship dynamics
Condom usage patterns
Sexual function and well-being
Sti prevention strategies
Health literacy and sti screening
Youth sexual decision-making
Sexuality and mental health
Longitudinal sexual behavior studies
Psychosocial aspects of sexual health
Digital and self-administered health surveys
Sexual risk factors
Youth-focused public health strategies
Health policy for adolescent sexuality
Social influences on sexual behavior
Adolescent reproductive health policy
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Correct and consistent condom use remains the most effective way to reduce sexually transmissible infection/HIV transmission during sex and is a highly effective contraceptive method. Un...
Condom use
Sexual event
Unprotected intercourse
Penile–vaginal intercourse (pvi)
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Hiv prevention
Contraceptive methods
Sexual health
Public health
Safe sex practices
Sexual behavior
Relationship status
Sociodemographic factors
National survey of sexual health and behavior (nsshb)
Condom efficacy
Sexual pleasure
Sexual arousal
Orgasm
Erection difficulties
Lubrication
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Erection medication
Partner history
Minority health
Youth sexual behavior
Safe sex education
Public health programs
Condoms
Penile–vaginal intercourse
Journal: PLOS ONE
• October 2016
As bisexual individuals in the United States (U.S.) face significant health disparities, researchers have posited that these differences may be fueled, at least in part, by negative attitudes, prejudi...
Bisexuals
Bisexuality
Sexual identity
Gender
Psychological attitudes
Social discrimination
Health disparities
Mental health
Stereotypes
Stigma
Heterosexuals
Homosexuals
Behavioral and social aspects of health
Queer health
Erotic
Fantasy
Sadism
Sex
Biphobia
Kink
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• October 2015
Black men have historically been stereotyped as hedonistic, aggressive, and animalistic in their sexual interactions. This study sought to describe pleasure, affection, and love experienced by Black m...
Black
Gay
Msm
Stereotypes
Sex
Pleasure
Affection
Love
Black msm
Sexual experience
Erotic intimacy
Racial stereotypes
Sexual racism
Sexual identity
Minority stress
Interpersonal connection
Orgasm
Subjective pleasure
Cuddling
Kissing
Partnered sex
Cross-race comparison
Latent class analysis
Internalized stigma
Queer intimacy
Dehumanization
Emotional expression
Fantasy
Sexuality
Race
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October 2010
Introduction. Although studies of specific groups of individuals (e.g., adolescents, “high risk” samples) have examined sexual repertoire, little is known, at the population level, about the sexual be...
Sexual behaviors
Sexual event
Probability sample
United states
Adult sexuality
Partnered sexual activity
Sexual experience
Orgasm
Arousal
Erectile function
Lubrication difficulty
Relationship partner
Nonrelationship partner
Sexual pleasure
Sexual repertoire
Sexual trends
Sexual health
Event-level analysis
Sexual diversity
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Erection medication
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual difficulties
Sexual composition
National survey
Gender differences
Age and sexuality
Sexual behavior patterns
Sexual encounters
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Event
Sexual Repertoire
Sex
Fantasy
Sexual Characteristics
Orgasm
Arousal
Masturbation
Pleasure
Sex Position
Erotic
Relationship Sex
Nonrelationship Sex
Kink
Erection Difficulty
Lubrication Difficulty
Alcohol Use
Marijuana Use
Sexual Health
Event-Level Analysis
Sexual Diversity
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October 2010
Introduction
Recent reports indicate that vibrator use during solo and partnered sexual activities is common among heterosexual men and women in the United States. However, little research has compre...
Bisexua
Vibrato
Sexual healt
Gay
Gay men
Bisexual men
Vibrator use
Msm
Masturbation
Solo sex
Partnered sex
Sexual behavior
Anal stimulation
Erotic practices
Pleasure
Orgasm
Sexual arousal
Kink
Fantasy
Role play
Sex toys
Health behavior
Foreplay
Intercourse
Sexual satisfaction
Vibrators
Rectal stimulation
Bdsm
Intimacy
Relationship dynamics
Casual sex
Sexual health
Sadism
Masturbation devices
Anal play
Journal: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
• November-2018
Research demonstrates health disparities between gender-minority individuals and cisgender individuals. These disparities arise from multiple sources, including negative health care experiences. This...
Transgender
Genderqueer
Gender non-binary
Health care providers
Health disparities
Inclusive language
Identity disclosure
Misgendering
Transphobia
Cultural safety
Medical education
Health equity
Patient experiences
Clinical environment
Health concerns
Provider training
Gender-affirming care
Health inclusivity
Lgbtq+ health
Health care barriers
Health care access
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• November-2011
Introduction
Recent nationally representative studies documenting event‐level sexual behavior have included samples that are predominantly heterosexual, resulting in limited information on the sexual...
Sexual event
Gay
Bisexual
Men
Sexual behavior
Msm
Gay and bisexual men
Sexual event characteristics
Msm (men who have sex with men)
Sexual repertoire
Partnered sexual behaviors
Oral sex
Kissing
Partnered masturbation
Anal intercourse
Sexual arousal
Sexual pleasure
Orgasm
Event-level sexual behavior
Public health
Sexual health
Internet-based survey
Demographics
Situational factors
Sexual diversity
Sexual practices
Sexual relationships
Sexual well-being.
Journal: Depression and Anxiety
• November 2020
Methods
Data from a nationally representative sample of 4,069 U.S. veterans in 2019–2020 were used to examine the prevalence of full and subthreshold PTSD in veterans with a history of homelessness;...
Homelessness
Veterans
Trauma
Ptsd
Subthreshold ptsd
Trauma-informed care
Mental health
Sexual trauma
Stress
Chronic stress
Emotional trauma
Psychological distress
Homelessness as trauma
Vulnerable populations
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• November 2018
Researchers posit that negative attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination (i.e., binegativity) from heterosexual and gay/lesbian individuals may contribute to health disparities among bisexual individu...
Bisexuality
Binegativity
Sexual identity
Meta-perceptions
Sexual orientation
Meta-perception
Sexual stigma
Gender stereotypes
Promiscuity
Monogamy
Sexual fluidity
Self-image
Hiv/std risk perception
Erotic identity
Minority stress
Internalized binegativity
Fantasy
Stigma
Kink perception
Mental health
Queer experience
Discrimination
Sexual orientation bias
Attitudinal norms
Bisexual visibility
Journal: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
• November 2016
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the extent to which perceived changes in weight, body satisfaction, body-image self-consciousness, and genital self-image could be used to pred...
Body image
Genital self-image
Sexual function
First-time mothers
Primiparous women
Postpartum sexuality
Body satisfaction
Body-image self-consciousness
Female sexual health
Pregnancy body changes
Maternal sexual well-being
Genital appearance
Masturbation
Sex
Fantasy
Kink
Erotic
Sex position
Role play
Journal: International Journal of Sexual Health
• November 2015
Objectives: This exploratory study attempted to assess a range of sexual behaviors, relationships, and related factors among a sample of bisexual men in Mumbai, India. Methods: Data collection occurre...
Bisexual
Men who have sex with men and women (msmw)
Mumbai
Sexual behavior
India
Bisexual men
Male sexuality
Female sexual partners
Same-sex behavior
Sexual experiences
Bisexuality
Sexual relationships
Gender dynamics
Urban sexual health
Erotic
Sex
Masturbation
Role play
Fantasy
Sex position
Intimacy
Sti risk
Kink
Cross-gender relationships
Sexual diversity
South asia
Cultural influences on sexuality
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• November 2013
Introduction
Changes in sexual function can be difficult to capture, especially when an attempt is made to assess the effects of pregnancy or childbirth on the sexual function of first‐time mothers....
Sexual function
Scale validation
Childbirth
Pregnancy
First-time mothers
Postpartum sexuality
Sfq-mis
Childbirth impact
Sexual health
Arousal
Orgasm
Breastfeeding
Perineal stitches
Vaginal delivery
Sexual activity
Female sexuality
Postpartum recovery
Perceived stress
Desire
Maternal health
Erotic
Masturbation
Sex position
Fantasy
Kink
Role play
Women's health
Medical impact
Validated scale
Sfq‐mis
Journal: AIDS Patient Care and STDs
• November 2010
Public health messaging encourages men who have sex with men (MSM) to be tested for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV at least yearly, and more frequently depending on sexual behaviors. Ho...
Sexually transmitted infections
Sti testing
Hiv screening
Condom use
Sexual behavior
Men who have sex with men
Msm
Risk behaviors
Internet-based communities
Online networking
Digital health
Health promotion
Public health
Sexual health
Receptive anal sex
Insertive anal sex
Sti diagnosis
Gagged
Sex
Masturbation
Fantasy
Erotic
Kink
Role play
Online sex
Sti risk
Behavioral assessment
Health disparities
Sexual risk
Testing barriers
Queer health
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• November 2009
Media images of the female body commonly represent reigning appearance ideals of the era in which they are published. To date, limited documentation of the genital appearance ideals in mainstream medi...
Body image
Genitalia
Genital ideals
Media representation
Pubic hair
Mons pubis
Labia majora
Labia minora
Sexuality
Erotic
Fantasy
Sex
Physique ideals
Barbie doll ideal
Kink
Stigma
Gender norms
Visual culture
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• May 2012
According to cognitive dissonance theory, the co-occurrence of inconsistent cognitions may result in psychological distress. This distress may lead to undesirable health outcomes. This study explored...
Sexual identity
Bisexual
Lesbian
Queer
Sexual behavior
Behavior-identity congruence
Female sexuality
Mental health
Physical health
Hrqol
Female sexual function index
Sexual well-being
Erotic
Sexual orientation
Masturbation
Fantasy
Self-perception
Sexual experience
Kink
Arousal
Health disparities
Sexual expression
Identity conflict
Health
Well-being
Female sexual function index (fsfi)
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• May 2012
Research on the sexual lives of bisexually-identified women tends to focus on their heightened risk for sexually transmitted infection acquisition. The development of effective, tailored interventions...
Bisexual women
Sexual behavior
Sexual repertoire
Relationship
National survey of sexual health and behavior
Nsshb
Cunnilingus
Fellatio
Sexual enhancement products
Vibrator
Dildo
Sex toys
Female sexuality
Male and female partners
Sexual diversity
Masturbation
Sex
Erotic
Fantasy
Sexual experience
Sti risk
Sexual health
Partnered sex
Solo sex
Kink
Role play
U.s. participants
U.k. participants
Sexual identity
Women's sexual practices
Lgbtq+ research
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• May 2012
Although bisexuality has often been subsumed under the label of "homo-
sexuality" and, for a number of reasons, remains rather secretive, the recent
documentation of the mental and physical health d...
Bisexuality
Bisexual health
Sexual orientation
Mental health
Physical health
Health disparities
Risk behaviors
Sensation seeking
Stigma
Identity
Cultural factors
Psychological factors
Sexual well-being
Erotic
Fantasy
Sexual behavior
Role play
Lgbtq+ research
Sexual minority
Bisexual men
Bisexual women
Masturbation
Kink
Sex
Sexual assault
Sadism
Journal: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
• March-2016
Little is known about current attitudes in the United States toward having sex during pregnancy. It is possible that pregnant women and their sexual partners hold beliefs and have feelings during this...
Maternal sex during pregnancy
Partner sex during pregnancy
Sexual attitudes
Pregnancy sexuality
Relationship satisfaction
Sexual health
Intimate relationships
Prenatal care
Pregnancy beliefs
Sexual distress
Expectant couples
Pregnancy intimacy
Scale development
Psychometric validation
Sexual behavior
Partner perceptions
Emotional well-being
Couple dynamics
Prenatal sexuality
Pregnancy concerns
Health psychology
Reproductive health
Maternal well-being
Sexual function
Public health
Clinical assessment
Pregnancy support
Health communication
Family planning
Psychological factors
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• March-2015
Objectives Assessments of sexual safety often rely on questions about the occurrence of condom use within a designated timeline, assuming that penile–vaginal intercourse (PVI) occurred once at the con...
Sexual safety
Sexual behavior
Timeline followback
Condom use
Sexual acts
Bisexual women
Sexual risk
Penile-vaginal intercourse
Sequence calendar
Sexual health
Risk assessment
Sexual practices
Safe sex strategies
Behavioral sequences
Sexual encounters
Public health
Sexual health research
Sti prevention
Sexual decision-making
Partner dynamics
Safe sex education
Sexual health interventions
Health disparities
Intimate relationships
Hiv prevention
Sexual health awareness
Behavioral studies
Reproductive health
Sexuality research
Sexual health policy
Lgbtq+ health
Mixed methods research
Gender and sexuality
Risk reduction
Sexual wellness
Partner communication
Health psychology
Epidemiology of sexual behavior
Women's health
Sexual health services
Sexual behavior patterns
Sexual health outcomes
Relationship dynamics
Safer sex practices
Reproductive rights
Sexual diversity
Community health
Sexual autonomy
Behavioral health
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• March-2014
Introduction
Use of commercial lubricant is common in the United States among adult women. However, little is known about the sexual behaviors for which women use lubricant, women's perceptions of lu...
Lubricant
Vaginal lubrication
Sexual pleasure
Sexual comfort
Sexual well-being
Women's sexual health
Partnered intercourse
Foreplay
Sexual behavior
Intimacy
Sexual enhancement
Pain during sex
Dyspareunia
Sexual health education
Female sexual experience
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual arousal
Sexual practices
Women's health
Sexual function
Sex therapy
Relationship satisfaction
Sexual exploration
Solo sexual activity
Pleasure enhancement
Safe sex practices
Sexual communication
Sexual wellness products
Healthcare conversations
Clinician-patient communication
Public health
Women's reproductive health
Journal: Health Equity
• March 2019
Purpose: To better understand the lives and experiences of sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults experiencing homelessness relative to their cisgender heterosexual (non-SGM) counterparts.
Methods:...
Homelessness
Sexual and gender minority
Lgbtq+
Mental health
Violence
Trauma
Disparities
Marginalization
Housing insecurity
Stigma
Social determinants of health
Minority stress
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Vulnerable populations
Risk behaviors
Depression
Discrimination
Sexual assault
Kink
Sex
Fantasy
Sadism
Role play
Bisexual
Gay
Lesbian
Transgender
Lgbtq
Homeless
Jail
Health equity
Sexual minority
Gender minority
Identity
Erotic
Masturbation
Journal: Sexual Health
• June-2015
Background: Relative to women who engage in sex with exclusively men or women, women who have sex with women and men (WSWM) are more likely to report a history of sexually transmissible infections. Kn...
Anal sex
Bisexual
Condom use
Group sex
Mixed-methods
Threesome
Timeline follow-back methods
Bisexual women
Women who have sex with women and men (wswm)
Sexual behaviors
Sexual safety
Sex toy use
Orgy
Barrier methods
Sexual health
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Partner gender
Mixed-methods research
Sexual repertoire
Safe sex practices
Lgbtq+ sexual health
Sexual risk behaviors
Multi-person sexual activity
Sti prevention
Sexual well-being
Sexual partner diversity
Queer women
Sexual risk reduction
Alternative sexual practices
Inclusive sexual health research
Women's sexuality
Sex toy
Sexual safety methods
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• June-2013
Introduction
Numerous factors may affect men's sexual experiences, including their health status, past trauma or abuse, medication use, relationships, mood, anxiety, and body image. Little research h...
Genital self‐image
Male sexual function
Penis
Genital self-image
Penis size
Erectile function
Male genital self-image scale
Mgsis
International index of erectile function
Sexual health
Body image
Male body image
Genital satisfaction
Sexual behavior
Men’s sexual experiences
U.s. national survey
Sexual confidence
Men’s health
Sexual function assessment
Mgsis reliability
Mgsis validity
Sexual dysfunction
Health care and genital exam
Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
• June 2021
Research shows that exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is common among adolescents and that exposure to ACEs is associated with an increased risk of depression in adolescents. Furthermor...
Aces
Spirituality
Resilience
Depression
Adolescents
African-american
Trauma
Black
Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs
Depression
African-American Adolescents
Resilience
Spirituality
Mental Health
Youth Development
Trauma
Protective Factors
Emotional Well-Being
Faith-Based Support
Childhood Trauma
Psychological Resilience
Community Health
Minority Youth
Risk and Protective Factors
Spiritual Coping
Church-Based Research
Black Youth Mental Health
Journal: Health Promotion Practice
• June 2016
Evidence-based interventions that increase social support have the potential to improve the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth. Hatch Youth is a group-level interve...
Lgbtq youth
Social support
Depression
Self-esteem
Coping skills
Mental health
Peer support
Hatch youth
Youth intervention
Identity development
Emotional well-being
Queer adolescents
Group therapy
Consciousness-raising
Risk behavior
Coping strategies
Journal: Journal of Homosexuality
• June 2014
Limited research has focused on the sexual behaviors of men who have sex with men (MSM) from rural communities. We examined the sexual and health-related behaviors of MSM living in rural areas of the...
Sexual behavior
Gay
Bisexual
Men
Rural
Rural msm
Sexual behaviors
Sexual health
Gay men
Bisexual men
Community engagement
Condom use
Hiv prevention
Sexual practices
Erotic
Fantasy
Kink
Masturbation
Role play
Lgbtq health
Sti prevention
Sexual identity
Sexual well-being
Safer sex
Bdsm
Difference in Condom Use Between Bear Concordant and Discordant Dyads During the Last Anal Sex Event
Journal: Journal of Homosexuality
• July 2016
The purpose of this study was to understand how bear identity influenced condom use during the last anal sex event. Participants were recruited to complete an online, anonymous self-report survey thro...
Anal sex
Bear community
Condom use
Gay men
Identity
Msm
Sexual behavior
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• January-2011
Introduction
Over the past two decades, an expanding body of research has examined women’s and men’s genital self‐image. Support for the reliability and validity of the 7‐item Female Genital Self‐Ima...
Female genital self-image
Fgsis
Fgsis-4
Female sexual function
Genital self-examination
Female sexuality
Sexual health
Vaginal health
Vulva perception
Sexual behavior
Fsfi
Masturbation frequency
Vibrator use
Gynecological exam
Body image
Women's health
Sexual wellbeing
Psychometric assessment
Self-perception
Sexual satisfaction
Reproductive health
Journal: Qualitative Health Research
• January 2022
Women with disabilities are at risk of experiencing multiple forms of severe and prolonged violence, yet guidelines for screening this population are unclear, screening rates are historically low, and...
Disability
Women
Violence
Abuse
Rural
Healthcare
Screening
Sexual assault
Trauma
Mental health
Identity
Safety
Sexual orientation
Gender minority
Erotic
Masturbation
Fantasy
Role play
Kink
Sadism
Journal: Culture, Health & Sexuality
• January 2015
Most previous studies of the sexual behaviour of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men living with HIV are based on samples of men recruited within relatively urban and suburban areas of t...
Hiv
Gay men
Bisexual men
Msm
Hiv stigma
Rural health
Sexual behavior
Community engagement
Relationship formation
Hiv disclosure
Mental health
Stigma
Masturbation
Public health
Erotic
Social isolation
Minority stress
Sexual identity
Sexual risk
Fantasy
Role play
Bdsm
Intimacy
Health disparities
Stigma reduction
Qualitative research
Sadism
Kink
Prevention
Risk behavior
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• January 2011
Recent studies have documented that vibrators are an important part of the sexual repertoires of both men and women and have demonstrated positive sexual health outcomes among individuals who use such...
Gay men
Bisexual men
Sex toys
Vibrators
Dildos
Butt plugs
Masturbation sleeves
Anal beads
Erotic
Kink
Masturbation
Sex
Sexual enhancement
Fantasy
Role play
Bdsm
Solo sex
Partnered sex
Sexual pleasure
Sexual behavior
Sexual repertoire
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• February-2014
Objectives The objective of the study was to determine the potential of human papillomavirus (HPV) transmission via shared sex toys, and determine whether cleaning practices implemented by the study p...
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Vaginal sex toys
Sex toy cleaning
Hpv transmission
Women who have sex with women and men
Hpv dna
Sexual health
Hpv prevention
Sex toy hygiene
Genital hpv
Hpv genotyping
Sex toy use
Sti prevention
Hpv and sex toys
Sexual behavior
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• February-2013
Introduction
Exogenous lubricant use in the United States is common among women; however, there is little empirical research describing women's perceptions of lubricants, lubricant use, and vaginal w...
Lubricant
Vaginal lubrication
Vaginal perception
Sexual enhancement
Sexual pleasure
Vaginal wetness
Female sexual function
Sexual health
Sexual behavior
Women's sexuality
Orgasm
Sexual well-being
Sexual satisfaction
Intimacy
Sexual education
Sexual comfort
Relationship health
Erotic stimulation
Sexual response
Partner preference
Vaginal hydration
Sexual confidence
Sexual experience
Arousal
Sexual wellness
Sensory pleasure
Intercourse satisfaction
Sexual function disorders
Moisturization
Sexual enjoyment
Journal: Preventive Medicine
• February 2017
Although sexual minority women are at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and cervical cancer, few nationally representative studies have assessed sexual orientation disparities in sexual h...
Sexual orientation
Sexual health
Sti testing
Hiv testing
Pap test
Hpv testing
Bisexual women
Lesbian women
Sexual minority women
Health disparities
Sexual behavior
Sexual identity
Women's health
Public health
Cervical cancer screening
Kink
Masturbation
Sex
Fantasy
Role play
Erotic
Sex position
Journal: AIDS Education and Prevention
• February 2015
Most previous studies of the sexual behaviors of men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV are based on samples recruited within relatively urban and suburban areas of the United States. Using a...
Hiv
Men who have sex with men
Msm
Rural health
Hiv-related stigma
Loneliness
Condom use
Sexual health
Sexual risk behavior
Mental health
Hiv prevention
Safer sex
Internet-based survey
Hiv positive
Stigma and health
Emotional well-being
Public health
Sexual behavior
Masturbation
Fantasy
Kink
Role play
Journal: AIDS Patient Care and STDs
• February 2013
Black men who have sex with men (MSM) living in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. An online survey of sexual behavior was completed by Black, White, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific...
Black msm
Men who have sex with men
Sexual risk behaviors
Condom use
Semen exposure
Lubricant use
Rectal douching
Hiv prevention
Racial disparities
Sexual positioning
Insertive sex
Receptive sex
Behavioral health
Hiv/aids
Event-level analysis
Sexual health
Msm of color
Online survey
Risk reduction
Public health interventions
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• February 2012
Little public health research has explored male bisexuality and the wide range of behaviors experienced by bisexual men beyond disease transmission and other negative consequences. There is a general...
Bisexuality
Men who have sex with both men and women (msmw)
Bisexual men
Sexual behavior
Sexual experience
Typologies
Male bisexuality
Sexual typologies
Sexual identity
Lgbtq+ health
Sexual diversity
Sex
Erotic
Fantasy
Role play
Sexual expression
Kink
Masturbation
Partner dynamics
Sexual networks
Online survey
Health disparities
Sexual health
Risk perception
Sti prevention
Non-monosexuality
Queer studies
Sexual fluidity
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• December-2011
Objective To assess masturbation prevalence, frequency, and associations with partnered sexual behaviors.
Design Cross-sectional survey.
Setting The United States of America.
Participants Nat...
Masturbation prevalence
Adolescent sexual behavior
Partnered sexual activities
Condom use
Gender differences
Us adolescents
Sexual development
Solo masturbation
Sexual health
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual expression
Teen sexual behavior
Health care counseling
Sexual education
Youth sexuality
Sexual behavior patterns
Public health
Adolescent health research
Cross-sectional survey
Male and female sexual differences
Journal: Preventive Medicine Reports
• December 2016
Eating out of the home has been positively associated with body weight, obesity, and poor diet quality. While cooking at home has declined steadily over the last several decades, the benefits of home...
Food preparation
Diet
Nutrition
Healthy cooking
Cooking behaviors
Chronic disease prevention
Home cooking
Cooking frequency
Cooking techniques
Ingredient substitution
Flavoring
Nutrition education
Dietary behavior
Health promotion
Meal preparation
Diet quality
Obesity prevention
Culinary skills
Healthy eating
Cooking at home
Cooking methods
Food literacy
Journal: International Journal of Sexual Health
• December 2015
Objectives: This study explored predictors of STI screening among a heterogeneous group of women who have sex with women and men. Methods: Following bivariate analyses, a multivariate logistic regress...
Women who have sex with women
Gender identity
Lesbian health
Stis
Prevention
Testing
Wsw(m)
Sti screening
Sexual health
Gender expression
Sexual orientation
Preventative health
Masculinity
Sexual behavior
Health disparities
Bisexual women
Queer health
Non-heteronormative relationships
Sexual risk
Sexual minority women
Erotic health
Fantasy
Masturbation
Role play
Lgbtq+ research
Journal: LGBT Health
• December 2014
Purpose: A newly emergent literature suggests that bisexual men and women face profound health disparities in comparison to both heterosexual and homosexual individuals. Additionally, bisexual individ...
Bisexuality
Biphobia
Health disparities
Stigma
Discrimination
Sexual identity
Attitudes toward bisexuals
Gender
Mental health
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Intersectionality
Biracial
Multiracial
Stereotypes
Social identity
Queer health
Erotic
Fantasy
Sadism
Sex
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• December 2011
Introduction
Research suggests that vibrator use may be more prevalent among lesbian/bisexual-identified women. However, previous research has been limited by small samples of lesbian- and bisexual-i...
Sex toys
Vibrator
Lesbian
Bisexual
Gay
Female sexual functioning index
Women who have sex with women
Vibrator use
Queer
Female sexual function
Masturbation
Erotic
Fantasy
Kink
Role play
Solo sex
Partnered sex
Sexual health
Sexual behavior
Orgasm
Intimacy
Fsfi
Lgbtq sexuality
Sexual enhancement
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• August-2016
Sexual satisfaction is commonly defined and discussed in physiological terms of arousal and orgasm. Yet this narrow discourse does not accommodate the complex, multidimensional, and interpersonal aspe...
Bisexual women
Sexual satisfaction
Interpersonal dynamics
Emotional attunement
Emotional gratification
Partner gratification
Sensory gratification
Sexual experience
Relational dynamics
Intimacy
Mutuality
Partner skill
Communication
Novelty in relationships
Holistic sexual satisfaction
Sexual wellbeing
Mcclelland’s framework
Emotional security
Quality of interaction
Best sex experiences
Thematic analysis
Women’s sexual health
Sexual relationships
Partnered sexual encounters
Psychological aspects of sexuality
Sexual experience diversity
Embodied experiences
Bisexual
Sex
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• August-2015
Objectives Behaviourally bisexual women (women who have sex with women and men (WSWM)) are more likely to report a history of sexually transmitted infections (STI) than women who have sex exclusively...
Sti testing
Self-collected samples
Bisexual women
Women who have sex with women and men (wswm)
Sexual health
Sti screening
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
Vaginal self-sampling
Oral self-sampling
Anal self-sampling
Barriers to sti testing
Sexual behavior and sti risk
Anal play and sti risk
Non-traditional sti testing
Sexual health disparities
Women's sexual health
At-home sti testing
Sti prevention strategies
Bisexual health research
Lgbtq+ sexual health
Public health interventions
Underserved populations
Sti care accessibility
Lgbtq+
Sti
Wswm
Journal: Psychology of Women Quarterly
• August 2010
Findings regarding the link between body image and sexuality have been equivocal, possibly because of the insensitivity of many body image measures to potential variability across sensory aspects of t...
Body image
Sexual esteem
Genital image self-consciousness
Sexual dissatisfaction
Genitalia
Fantasy
Sexual risk
Sexuality
Kink
Erotic
Sex
Stigma
Women’s health
Appearance dissatisfaction
Sexual self-concept
Journal: AIDS Patient Care and STDs
• August 2010
Circumcision's potential link to HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STI) has been at the center of recent global public health debates. However, data related to circumcision and sexual health remain...
Circumcision
Msm
Hiv
Sti
Sexual health
Condom use
Sexual behavior
Gay men
Bisexual men
Hiv serostatus
Sti diagnosis
Herpes
Hpv
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Health behavior
Anal sex
Sexual risk
Safer sex
Masturbation
Kink
Role play
Fantasy
Sex
Erotic practices
Hiv testing
Sexual practices
Sadism
Risk reduction
Sexual identity
Public health
Sex position
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• April-2019
Research on sexual satisfaction tends to focus mostly on heterosexual women and women in monogamous relationships. Sexual satisfaction among sexual minority women and women who are nonmonogamous or no...
Monogamous
Nonmonogamous
Unpartnered sexual minority
Bisexual women
Sexual minority women
Sexual satisfaction
Non-monogamy
Monogamous relationships
Nonmonogamous relationships
Unpartnered women
Sexual identity
Internalized homonegativity
Relationship configuration
Sexual health
Gender of partner
Dating satisfaction
Sexual well-being
Partnered vs unpartnered
Sexual behavior
Lgbtq+ health
Women’s sexuality
Sexual relationship dynamics
Minority women’s health
Sexual research
Online survey
Interpersonal factors
Sexual orientation
Psychological well-being
Sexual expression
Non-heterosexual women
Inclusive sexual health research
Sexual autonomy
Relationship satisfaction
Alternative relationships
Sexual studies
Queer women
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• April-2012
Introduction
Recent nationally representative data documenting event-level condom use have included samples that are predominantly heterosexual, resulting in limited information on rates of condom us...
Condoms
Sexual event
Msm
Anal intercourse
Men
Condom use
Men who have sex with men (msm)
Sexual behavior
Hiv prevention
Sti risk
Safe sex practices
Sexual health
Lgbtq+ health
Public health
Risk reduction strategies
Partner status
Sexual event context
Ejaculation
Sexual risk assessment
Internet survey
Demographics
Hiv risk
Behavioral epidemiology
Sexual partner dynamics
Condom efficacy
Sti transmission
Prevention strategies
Msm sexual health research
Sexual orientation
Health disparities
Sexual risk-taking
Journal: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
• April 2017
Despite decades of research on sexual identity development and minority stress, sexual identity uncertainty has received relatively little attention. Sexual identity uncertainty refers to the extent t...
Nonmonosexuality
Sexual identity uncertainty
Minority stress
Monosexism
Internalized monosexism
Identity disclosure
Partner gender management
Sexual orientation assumptions
Queer relationships
Bisexuality
Sexual fluidity
Relationship decision-making
Fantasy
Role play
Erotic
Sex
Kink
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• April 2012
Objectives The development of safer sex recommendations for women who have sex with women (WSW) remains challenging given a limited understanding of sexual behaviour between women. The present study w...
Women who have sex with women
Wsw
Sexual behavior
Genital rubbing
Vaginal fingering
Cunnilingus
Genital scissoring
Vibrator use
Safer sex practices
Barrier use
Sti risk
Sexual health
Masturbation
Fantasy
Erotic
Kink
Role play
Sex position
Female sexuality
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