Does obesity increase the rate of risky/unsafe sexual behavior - Assignment Example

Running Head: UNSAFE SEXUAL BEHAVIOR Does Obesity Increase The Rate Of Risky/Unsafe Sexual Behavior? Does Obesity Increase The Rate Of Risky/Unsafe Sexual Behavior?ReferenceStudy ObjectiveStudy PopulationType of Study/MethodMajor FindingStrengthsRecommendationsContemporary Sexuality. (2010). “Obese Adults have more Sexual Health Problems”. American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com.kbcc.ezproxy.cuny.edu:2048/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?

sid=7213c839-3b65-4b63-aa36-df43559fa80d%40sessionmgr15&vid=1&hid=22To investigate the relationship of Obesity with Sexual Health of different individuals.The sample size was 12,364 French Adults including both genders.It was a qualitative study.Obese women were four times less likely to have had sexual partner in the past year. Obese women under 30 years of age were less likely to use contraceptives and more likely to report an unintended pregnancy.The sample included research on both normal weight and obese women.

However, the information does not comply with the title; obese and normal weight men should also be included in the research for summarizing an overall effect of Obesity on Adults in general.Include male-oriented research as well to be able to signify the effect of obesity on both genders.Blackwell, W. (2010). “Obesity Linked to Elevated Risk of Unintended Pregnancy, Abortion and STDs”. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com.kbcc.ezproxy.cuny.

edu:2048/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=1b0afdc4-e600-4926-8934-8546f87f0673%40sessionmgr11&vid=1&hid=22To investigate the association of Unintended Pregnancy, Abortion and STDs with Obesity in both genders.The sample size included 5,535 women and 4,635 men. The region focus was on France. The individuals were aged 18-69 who participated in the study.It was Survey based study conducted by telephone in 2005-2006.Obese women aged 18-29 were more likely to have unintended pregnancy or abortion. Obese women were less likely to use contraceptives.

Obese men were more likely to have had an STD in past 5 years. Obese men did not use a condom in the past year.The study included research on both genders over an age range. However, the survey could be the result of self-analysis; hence authenticity of the data cannot be confirmed. Also, Sampling may have resulted in biased selection from the complete data.To conduct a more personalized survey where the data authenticity can be confirmed. Include more regions in the study.Esposito, K. (2008).

“The Obesity-Sexual Health Relationship”. Clinical Briefs in Primary Care. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com.kbcc.ezproxy.cuny.edu:2048/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=fd01336d-7e23-4136-a31e-37b347e7cb2b%40sessionmgr12&vid=1&hid=22To examine the relationship between obesity and endothelial dysfunction and erectile dysfunction (ED) in men.The study population included those enrolled in Massachusetts Male Aging Study (1000+ males) and Rancho Bernardo Study (6000 adults). It was a qualitative study.

Obesity is associated with increased incidence of diabetes, dyslipidemia and hypertension, all of which contribute to endothelial dysfunction. Also, obesity is an independent factor for erectile dysfunction.This research has been produced after a 9-year follow up on Massachusetts Male Aging Study and a 25-year follow up on Rancho Bernardo Study, implying extensive, through generations research.The study should include focus on unsafe sexual behavior as well, like how often obese men opt for unprotected sex, how often they do have sex, and etc.

Esposito, K. Ciotola, M. Giugilano, F. Bisogni, C. Schisanso, B. Autorino, R. Cobellis, L. De Sio, M. Colacurci, N. Giugilano, D. (2007). “Association of Body Weight With Sexual Function in women”. International Journal of Impotence Research. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com.kbcc.ezproxy.cuny.edu:2048/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=12bd4175-cbc2-4ee1-ad04-fde2456fa690%40sessionmgr11&vid=1&hid=22(a) To identify women with pathological values of FSFI across a wide range of body weight,(b) to compare them with control, age-matched women with normal values of sexual function,(c) to investigate the relationship between the amount and distribution of body fat and sexual function.

A sample of 118 Italian women was analyzed, 52 with known FSD and 66 without FSD. The sample was shortlisted on several characteristics like pregnancy, heterosexuality, diabetes, uremia, multiple sclerosis, alcoholism, neoplasm, psychiatric problems, cardiovascular diseases, polycystic ovarian syndrome and several others.It was a survey based research where women seeking routine gynecological care or weight loss at teaching hospital of Second University of Naples, Italy, were asked to fill in and complete questionnaires.

Obesity affects several aspects of sexual functions on otherwise healthy women with FSD, including arousal, lubrication, satisfaction and orgasm but not pain and desire. The amount of fat is more important in determining its effect on sexuality of a woman rather than its distribution. Desire showed positive yet insignificant relation with BMI, implying a non-linear progression relation. There was no relationship between BMI and FSFI.The research comprised of both premenopausal and postmenopausal specimens, hence eliminating sexual dysfunction during menopause.

Two groups of women from same population and age were considered for comparison. The short listing was done on strict clinical characteristics. Standard FSFI questionnaire was used and filled by respondents.More research needs to be done on this subject to substantiate its authenticity and validation. Also, other regions also need to be included for better results and analysis.