Knowledge in the research fields of body image and sexuality has significantly increased in
the last decade. In this review, data from 57 studies were compiled for a review of empirical …

A working knowledge of contraception will assist the pediatrician in both sexual health
promotion as well as treatment of common adolescent gynecologic problems. Best practices …

This study investigated the association between body image and body-image self-
consciousness on sexual satisfaction, accounting for relationships between body fat and …

In this article I conduct a close reading of Catherine Hakim's theory concerning the
relationship of sexual desirability to power and gender inequality. I suggest that Hakim's …

Contraception is a pillar in reducing adolescent pregnancy rates. The American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians develop a working knowledge of contraception to …

In the past few decades, there has been an overwhelming increase in childhood and
adolescent obesity worldwide. Besides the well recognized cardiometabolic complications …

OBJECTIVE: Present first published data detailing high-risk behaviors of adolescent high
school students (HSS) with extreme obesity (BMI≥ 99th percentile for age and gender) …

Objective: To examine associations between 3 weight indices (weight status, perceived
weight, and weight status perception accuracy) and heath-related quality of life (HRQOL) …

Substance abuse and sexual health research tends to overlook the resiliency skills that
Black adolescent girls possess. Using a strengths-based lens, this study examines the role …

This study examined associations between unwanted sexual experiences and both physical
disability and cognitive performance in a nationally representative sample of young adults …