The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality articles from March 2007

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality archives from March 2007

Unsolicited online sexual material: what affects our attitudes and likelihood to search for more?(Report)
March 22, 2007... Abstract: Sexually explicit information can be encountered through the Internet by both active exploration and passive means (e.g., junk mail, email and pop-ups). The present study examined unsolicited exposure to sexually explicit material...

University students' definitions of having sex, sexual partner, and virginity loss: the influence of participant gender, sexual experience, and contextual factors.(Report)
March 22, 2007... Abstract: Does everyone mean the same thing when they talk about having sex, losing their virginity, or who they would consider to be a sexual partner? The researchers were interested in (a) determining if students differ in their definitions...

Conference announcements.
March 22, 2007... CANADIAN SEX RESEARCH FORUM (CSRF) October 11-14, 2007, The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta. FOR CONFERENCE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dr. Pierre Assalian, Executive Director, CSRF, Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave., Rm. B6-221,...

Characteristics of male and female victims of sexual coercion.(Report)
March 22, 2007... Abstract: The current study investigated whether men and women who had experienced sexual coercion shared similar characteristics, and assessed the predictive value of various victim characteristics. Participants were 251 male and 267 female...

Cognitive and demographic factors that predict self-efficacy to use condoms in vulnerable and marginalized aboriginal youth.(Report)
March 22, 2007... Abstract: Evidence suggests that Aborignal youth are at higher risk for sexual health problems, including HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI), than are non-Aboriginal youth. Given that condom use is effective in preventing HIV/STI and...

The effectiveness of latex condoms for prevention of STI/HIV.(Research Update)(human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infections)(Report)
March 22, 2007... Abstract: Guidelines and statements issued from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization state that the proper and consistent use of latex condoms reduces the risk of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)...