Paper Title
The relationship between body image, female genital self-image, and sexual function among first-time mothers
Keywords
- 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
Research Impact Tools
Publication Info
Volume: 43 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 618-632
Published On
November, 2016
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Abstract
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 predict sexual function scores. A total of 168 primiparous women completed the cross-sectional, web-based survey. Significant correlations were found between body satisfaction, body-image self-consciousness, and female genital self-image and sexual function. Multivariate regression analysis suggests body image and genital self-image combined account for 14.1% of the variance in overall sexual function. Women should have opportunities to discuss body changes throughout pregnancy.
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