Direct Reproduction and Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity in Thailand.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10508-020-01830-8
Abstract: Human same-sex sexual attraction is considered to be an evolutionary paradox. This paradox rests on same-sex attracted individuals having lowered direct reproduction, indicating reduced direct fitness of genes that influence same-sex attraction. Yet, relatively few… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction; direct reproduction; gender; sex ... See more keywords
Health Disparities Among Sexual Gender Minority Women in the United States: A Population-Based Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-019-00631-y
Abstract: There is a paucity of population-based research to identify health disparities experienced by sexual gender minority (SGM) women. The purpose of this study was to use a population-based data set to understand disparities in access… read more here.
Keywords: minority; population based; study; bisexual women ... See more keywords
Dimensions of binegativity differentially predict drinking to cope motivations and alcohol use severity among bisexual women.
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DOI: 10.1037/pha0000590
Abstract: Research indicates that bisexual women experience greater stigmatization and discrimination compared to lesbian women. Such oppression is described as binegativity and is associated with alcohol use among bisexual women. Specifically, previous research has suggested that… read more here.
Keywords: bisexual women; cope motivations; alcohol use; binegativity ... See more keywords
Disparities in Physical Health Conditions Among Lesbian and Bisexual Women: A Systematic Review of Population-Based Studies
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DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2016.1174021
Abstract: ABSTRACT We conducted a systematic review to assess evidence for disparities for lesbian and bisexual women (i.e., sexual minority women [SMW]) in comparison with heterosexual women across a range of nine physical health conditions. Among… read more here.
Keywords: physical health; systematic review; health conditions; lesbian bisexual ... See more keywords
Feeling safe and content: Relationship to internalized sexual stigma, self-awareness, and identity uncertainty in Italian lesbian and bisexual women
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DOI: 10.1080/10894160.2022.2087344
Abstract: Abstract Research has linked feelings of safety and contentment to lower adverse mental health outcomes (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) in the general population. The current study aimed at exploring the relationship between safe/content positive affect… read more here.
Keywords: safe content; internalized sexual; bisexual women; sexual stigma ... See more keywords
Mental and sexual health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Differences between lesbian and bisexual women and gay and bisexual men in Mexico
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DOI: 10.1080/10894160.2022.2149161
Abstract: Abstract COVID-19 had implications for sexual minorities who faced challenges due to situations related to their sexual orientation. The objective of this article was to analyze the differences in sexual and mental health experiences between… read more here.
Keywords: health; bisexual women; bisexual men; gay bisexual ... See more keywords
Alcohol Expectancies, Heavy Drinking, and Indicators of Alcohol Use Disorders in a Community-Based Sample of Lesbian and Bisexual Women.
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DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2017.0145
Abstract: PURPOSE The aim of this study was to examine the associations among alcohol expectancies, heavy episodic drinking (HED), and indicators of alcohol abuse and dependence in a community sample of lesbian and bisexual women. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: expectancies heavy; alcohol expectancies; lesbian bisexual; bisexual women ... See more keywords
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Experiences of Health Care: "Do not say, 'husband', say, 'spouse'".
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15062
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe the experiences and wishes of lesbian and bisexual women concerning healthcare in Finland. BACKGROUND Sexual orientation is a personal aspect of identity, and also an important aspect of holistic health… read more here.
Keywords: health care; holistic health; lesbian bisexual; bisexual women ... See more keywords
"We Gather Together We Collaborate Together": Exploring the Challenges and Strategies of Chinese Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Online Communities on Weibo
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DOI: 10.1145/3555148
Abstract: In China, lesbian and bisexual women face intense stigma and difficulties developing relationships with each other. Although prior research has shown that online communities help LGBT people connect and exchange social support, few studies have… read more here.
Keywords: chinese lesbian; bisexual women; together collaborate; lesbian bisexual ... See more keywords