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Iervolino M.L., NIMBI F.M., Silvaggi M., Tripodi F., Botta D., Simonelli C. (2018). Sexuality and emotions: a study on the Italian BDSM population. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology
No full textObjective: In the vast and complex field of sexuality, this research will take into account a population usually
considered ‘underground’: people who participate in BDSM activities. In the mainstream imaginary this
population is often considered to be closer to the psychopathological area and risky behaviors.
Design and Method: This research compares the results of a protocol assessing constructs such as
impulse control (SES/SIS), alexithymia (TAS-20) and empathy (TEQ) between the BDSM (with a sample of
365 subjects both males and females), and the general population. The aim is to seek the extent of the
individual propensity for sexual excitation and inhibition, and the ability to recognize and name emotions in
oneself and in others, to shed light on the dividing line between what are considered common and unusual
sexual behaviors. Gender and role in the BDSM scene (Dom, Sub, Switch) have been considered as
independent variables.
Results: Findings were found to be close to the general population, stating for example that women are
more empathic than men, and that the male group tends to be more dominant that the female one. The
group of submissives males is the only exception, with interesting results in the sexual inhibition area, which
may depend on the social script.
Conclusions: These findings confirms that the difference between the BDSM and the general population is
not significant, and not in line with the mainstream social perception of this population to be incline to risky
and unemotional sexual behaviors
Rossi V., Tripodi F., NIMBI F.M., Simonelli C., Porpora M.G. (2018). Psychological functioning of vulvodynia and endometriosis patients: a comparative study. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology
No full textObjective: The DSM 5 category “Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration disorder” (GPPPD) collects clinical
conditions characterized by different psychological profiles. Vulvodynia and endometriosis are diseases
related to genital sexual pain whose etiologies is still unclear. The objective of the present study was to
investigate the differences between vulvodynia and endometriosis patients in terms of psychological
functioning.
Design and Method: 32 women with genito-pelvic pain, 16 with vulvodynia (VG, mean age 31.75±6.92) and
16 with endometriosis (EG, mean age 31.25±6.38), were recruited at the Institute of Clinical Sexology and at
the Gynecology-Obstetrics & Urology department of “Sapienza” University in Rome. Participants completed a
socio-demographic questionnaire and the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R).
Results: VG achieved significant worse scores than EG in almost all domains: global severity index (t=-2.42;
df=26; p<.05), depression (t=-2.37; df=24; p<.05), anxiety (t=-2.23; df=25; p<.05), paranoid ideation (t=-2.33;
df=29; p<.05) and psychoticism (t=-2.58; df=29; p<.05). VG obtained clinical scores in all these areas,
compared to EG who did not. Both groups got clinical scores in somatization, whereas VG achieved clinical
scores also in obsessive compulsive and interpersonal sensitivity domains.
Conclusions: Vulvodynia patients have a psychological functioning more impaired than endometriosis ones.
Therefore, psychological factors may play an important role in vulvodynia, more than in endometriosis, or in
other genito-pelvic pain diseases. Professionals should take into account the differences and the
peculiarities of each genito-pelvic pain condition in order to improve the assessment and treatment process
Rossi V., Tripodi F., NIMBI F.M., Simonelli C., Porpora M.G. (2018). Psychological functioning of vulvodynia and endometriosis patients: a comparative study. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology
No full textObjective: The DSM 5 category “Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration disorder” (GPPPD) collects clinical
conditions characterized by different psychological profiles. Vulvodynia and endometriosis are diseases
related to genital sexual pain whose etiologies is still unclear. The objective of the present study was to
investigate the differences between vulvodynia and endometriosis patients in terms of psychological
functioning.
Design and Method: 32 women with genito-pelvic pain, 16 with vulvodynia (VG, mean age 31.75±6.92) and
16 with endometriosis (EG, mean age 31.25±6.38), were recruited at the Institute of Clinical Sexology and at
the Gynecology-Obstetrics & Urology department of “Sapienza” University in Rome. Participants completed a
socio-demographic questionnaire and the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R).
Results: VG achieved significant worse scores than EG in almost all domains: global severity index (t=-2.42;
df=26; p<.05), depression (t=-2.37; df=24; p<.05), anxiety (t=-2.23; df=25; p<.05), paranoid ideation (t=-2.33;
df=29; p<.05) and psychoticism (t=-2.58; df=29; p<.05). VG obtained clinical scores in all these areas,
compared to EG who did not. Both groups got clinical scores in somatization, whereas VG achieved clinical
scores also in obsessive compulsive and interpersonal sensitivity domains.
Conclusions: Vulvodynia patients have a psychological functioning more impaired than endometriosis ones.
Therefore, psychological factors may play an important role in vulvodynia, more than in endometriosis, or in
other genito-pelvic pain diseases. Professionals should take into account the differences and the
peculiarities of each genito-pelvic pain condition in order to improve the assessment and treatment process
Comment aborder le travail clinique avec les clients bisexuels âgés et leurs partenaires?
No full textVieillir en bonne santé n’est pas simple dans notre société. Vieillir avec succès et être bisexuel, est une sorte de défi. Des attitudes négatives envers les bisexuels ont été documentées chez les hétérosexuels aussi bien que chez les homosexuels. Les personnes âgées bisexuelles peuvent alors être victimes de diverses formes de discrimination qui les marginalisent et les rendent invisibles. La formation et le maintien d’une identité bisexuelle dans une culture sexuellement dichotomique est une tâche complexe et difficile qui exige de la résilience pour contrer l’isolement. Les bisexuels plus âgés ont différents types de relations. De plus, leurs familles reflètent des arrangements très différents. Une bonne communication au sujet de la bisexualité et d’autres questions conjugales s’est avérée être la clé de la satisfaction du couple. Les couples à orientation mixte font face à des problèmes découlant de la dichotomisation de la sexualité, des mythes et des stéréotypes négatifs et du manque de sensibilisation aux modèles et aux ressources. Cela peut être particulièrement problématique lorsque la bisexualité d’un partenaire est abordée pour la première fois dans le cadre d’une relation engagée, surtout si des problèmes sexologiques surviennent. Dans cette revue narrative de la littérature, les auteurs présentent certains des aspects clés du vieillissement des bisexuels dans les relations pertinentes pour les professionnels de la santé sexuelle, en mettant l’accent sur les questions les plus importantes soulignées dans la documentation. Diverses stratégies thérapeutiques sont maintenant disponibles, toutes devraient être appliquées dans le cadre d’une approche intégrative. Les tâches thérapeutiques dans ces couples comprennent l’étude de la sexualité et des relations dans le contexte du vieillissement dans le contexte de la stigmatisation, l’évaluation des antécédents sexuels et de la relation, la clarification des significations personnelles de la bisexualité, l’éducation et la fourniture de ressources. Si le besoin s’en fait sentir, il est important de faciliter les négociations concernant les rapports sexuels protégés et le polyamour. La thérapie permet d’affirmer la bisexualité et de valider les différents types de relations. Le thérapeute joue un rôle important dans l’acceptation de la bisexualité, servant à contrer l’invisibilité bisexuelle, tout en facilitant l’exploration des sentiments et des besoins des deux partenaires
Silvaggi M., Todaro E., Rossi V., Aversa F., Rossi R., NIMBI F.M., Simonelli C. (2018). Sexual education and new technologies: the role of social media. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology
No full textObjective: Social Media (SM) and On-line Communities (OC) are increasingly important in youth’s life and
the massive use of these technologies by new generations gave rise to an international debate regarding the
potential effects on relationships and sexuality.
The aim of this paper is to review advantages and limits of SM and OC as ways to build and care
relationships and obtain formal and informal information on sexuality by youth, and moreover as sexual
education programs delivery tools.
Design and Method: A review of scientific literature from January 2007 to May 2017 was performed. The
current review has been based on 77 articles published in Google Scholar, Web of science, Scopus,
PubMed and PsycINFO about the implementation of technology in sexual education programs.
Results: SM platforms such as Short Message Service and Social Networking Sites and OC contribute to
develop adolescent identity, self-expression, intimate relationships and social well-being and to obtain health
information, in particular related to sexuality.
Conclusions: The use of SM and OC among adolescents is not necessarily harmful and could promote a
safer youth sexual behavior and more effective sexual education sessions. Therefore, a critical approach to
SM and OC is needed in order to promote a safe and beneficial use of such tools
Iervolino M.L., NIMBI F.M., Silvaggi M., Tripodi F., Botta D., Simonelli C. (2018). Sexuality and emotions: a study on the Italian BDSM population. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology
No full textObjective: In the vast and complex field of sexuality, this research will take into account a population usually
considered ‘underground’: people who participate in BDSM activities. In the mainstream imaginary this
population is often considered to be closer to the psychopathological area and risky behaviors.
Design and Method: This research compares the results of a protocol assessing constructs such as
impulse control (SES/SIS), alexithymia (TAS-20) and empathy (TEQ) between the BDSM (with a sample of
365 subjects both males and females), and the general population. The aim is to seek the extent of the
individual propensity for sexual excitation and inhibition, and the ability to recognize and name emotions in
oneself and in others, to shed light on the dividing line between what are considered common and unusual
sexual behaviors. Gender and role in the BDSM scene (Dom, Sub, Switch) have been considered as
independent variables.
Results: Findings were found to be close to the general population, stating for example that women are
more empathic than men, and that the male group tends to be more dominant that the female one. The
group of submissives males is the only exception, with interesting results in the sexual inhibition area, which
may depend on the social script.
Conclusions: These findings confirms that the difference between the BDSM and the general population is
not significant, and not in line with the mainstream social perception of this population to be incline to risky
and unemotional sexual behaviors
How to address clinical work with older bisexual clients and their partners?
No full textTo grow old well is not simple in our society. To grow old successfully and be bisexual it is a kind of challenge. Negative attitudes toward bisexuals have been documented among heterosexuals as well as homosexuals. Older bisexual adults may then experience various forms of discrimination which will lead to marginalization and invisibility. Forming and maintaining a bisexual identity in a sexually dichotomous culture is a complex and difficult task that calls for resilience to counter the isolation. Older bisexuals have many different types of relationships. Moreover, their families have very different arrangements. Good communication about bisexuality and other marital issues were found to be the key of the couple satisfaction. Mixed-orientation couples face problems stemming from the dichotomizing of sexuality, negative myths and stereotypes, and lack of awareness of models and resources. It can be particularly problematic when a partner's bisexuality is first addressed within a committed relationship, especially if sexological problems arise. In this narrative review the authors will present some of the key aspects of aging bisexuals in the relationships relevant for the sexual health professionals, focusing on the most important issues highlighted in the literature and proposing recommendations for clinicians. Various therapeutic strategies are now available, all of them should be applied in the framework of an integrative approach. Therapeutic tasks in these couples include addressing sexuality and relationships in the aging in the context of stigma, assessing sexual history and the relationship, clarifying personal meanings of bisexuality, providing education and resources. If there is the need, it is important to facilitate negotiations regarding safer sex and polyamory. Therapy provides affirmation of bisexuality and validation of the different types of relationships. The therapist plays an important role in providing acceptance for bisexuality, serving to counteract bisexual invisibility, facilitating an exploration of both partner's feelings and needs
Simonelli C., NIMBI F.M. (2018). Is high sexual desire a risk for women's relationship and sexual well-being? 14th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology
No full textThere is no univocal way to describe sexual desire, as far as it is more complex than any other sexual
process. In general, a leading gender stereotype states that men are more interested in sex than women
purely for physical reasons. Nowadays, it is slowly moving towards a holistic understanding of the sexual
function in men and women. More than between genders, recent studies are now focusing on the variance
within sexes and the differences inside the dyads highlighting the “couple discrepancy” as the most common
sexual complaint for women. In case of Hypersexuality or extremely different sexual desire level we can face
different situations and reactions. For example, effects of hypersexuality on partners can be severe and put
strongly the relationship at risk. Some technical and clinical suggestions will be suggested during the lecture
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