Relationship Between the Genital Self-Image and the Sexual Quality of Life of Primiparous Women in the Postpartum Period in Heterosexual Couples

Overview

Journal Int J Sex Health

Publisher Routledge

Date 2024 Apr 10

PMID 38596272

Authors

Sadiye Ozcan

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Abstract

This study was planned to investigate the relationship between the genital self-image of primiparae and their sexual quality of life in the postpartum period in heterosexual couples. In this cross-sectional and correlational study, the data were collected through face-to-face interviews in the eastern part of Turkey. The results demonstrated that the relationship between the genital self-image and sexual quality of life of the participants who were sexually active after birth was moderate ( = 0.52, <.001). Both the genital self-image and sexual quality of life of the participating women were affected by the romantic relationship between them and their partners after birth ( <.01). Healthcare professionals should encourage and support couples to look over their relationship and problems they experience in their romantic relationship after birth.

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