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The relationship between body image, female genital self-image, and sexual function among first-time mothers

Author Debby Herbenick Author VANESSA R. SCHICK Author Sofia Jawed-Wessel

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.

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
Details
Volume 43
Issue 7
Pages 618-632
DOI 10.1080/0092623X.2016.1212443
ISSN 1521-0715
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