Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may have lasting impacts on
cognition. Objective To determine if ACE exposure is prospectively associated with cognition …

The objective of this study was to investigate the association between first sexual intercourse
and sexual violence victimization, symptoms of depression, and suicidal ideation among …

We compared first sex experiences and wellbeing of adolescent girls and young women
(AGYW) who had an early sexual debut (age< 15) with those who had later sexual debut …

Black women living with HIV (BWLWH) face adversities, including discrimination (race, HIV,
and gender related) and trauma. This study examines which latent profiles of resilience (R) …

Objective To examine the influence of sexual arousal on vaginal mucosal inflammatory
cytokine and antibody production in healthy women with and without histories of childhood …

Gender differences in appraisals of first intercourse are among the largest in sexuality
research, with women indicating less satisfying “sexual debuts” than men. Dispositional or …

Suicide poses a significant public health concern, particularly among adolescents and youth
exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, little research exists on …

Sexual violence, including nonconsensual sexual initiation and rape, remains pervasive,
with impacts including adverse mental health and dysregulated stress response. Resilience …

Objective To learn how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impacted the life course
trajectory of formerly homeless and at‐risk African American women. Design Intersectionality …

Early sexual intercourse is associated with sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and
depressive symptoms, and delay of intercourse allows adolescents opportunities to practice …