#Sexualhealth

A global meta-analysis of studies on personality and sexual behavior finds that people with higher levels of psychopathic traits tend to be more open to casual sex without emotional intimacy. The synthesis, drawing on 48 samples and more than 15,000 participants, reports that in the majority of studies, psychopathy was linked to an unrestricted sociosexual orientation — a readiness to engage in sexual activity outside long-term, emotionally connected partnerships. The average effect size is described as medium, which in personality research signals a meaningful, not trivial, association. The authors note that the strength of the link varied by the psychopathy assessment tool used and that gender did not significantly alter the relationship.

A sweeping review spots gut bacteria at the heart of sexual health, proposing that the trillions of microbes living in our intestines influence desire, performance, and reproductive function. The idea is simple but powerful: a balanced gut ecosystem may support healthier hormones, lower inflammation, and clearer communication along the gut–brain–reproductive axis. On the horizon are therapies that steer the microbiome—probiotics, prebiotics, and even fecal microbiota transplantation—as potential tools to improve sexual health outcomes. For Thailand, where metabolic health, stress, and lifestyle choices intersect with intimate well-being, this research points to a new frontier in public health, clinical care, and everyday wellness.

A bold claim is making the rounds: ejaculating 21 times a month could boost happiness and cut the risk of prostate cancer. The lead story circulating online cites a large-scale, long-term study and teases a possibly simple rule for better mood and lower disease risk. For Thai readers, the topic touches not only health but culture, privacy, and how we talk about intimate aspects of life in a society that values family harmony and respectful discourse. As health professionals urge caution about sensational headlines, this development opens a broader conversation about sexual health, lifestyle, and cancer prevention in Thailand.

A startling finding from an international clinical trial shows that bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal condition, can be transmitted through sexual contact with men, and that treating male partners alongside women dramatically reduces recurrence. In the study’s 12-week follow-up, recurrence dropped from about six in ten women when their partners were not treated to roughly one in three when both partners received therapy. The result has jolted long-held assumptions in sexual and reproductive health and raises immediate questions for Thai clinics and families dealing with BV, a condition already known to be widespread and often stubbornly recurrent.

A new study examining dating app use and sexual activity among young adult college students in Northern Texas finds a meaningful association between having used dating apps and engaging in condomless sex, as well as having multiple sexual partners in the past year. The research also highlights how campus health clinics play a pivotal role in sexual health services, from screening for HIV and STIs to counseling and prevention education. While the study focuses on a single campus in the United States, its findings raise important questions for Thai universities and public health officials about how digital dating platforms are shaping youth sexual health in Thailand’s university communities.

Global research on stroke is increasingly recognizing that sexual health is not a peripheral issue but a core component of long-term recovery. A 2025 topical review in a leading cardiovascular journal argues that sexual function and intimacy deserve routine attention from health care professionals during stroke rehabilitation, offering practical recommendations to guide clinicians. The study highlights that sexual health impacts relationships, mental well-being, and overall quality of life, and it urges care teams to normalize conversations about sexuality as part of comprehensive stroke care. For Thai readers, this perspective arrives at a moment when Thailand faces ongoing challenges in delivering holistic rehabilitation to a growing population of stroke survivors, many of whom live in families navigating cultural norms around privacy, modesty, and caregiving.

A growing body of research suggests that even modest rises in blood sugar can take a toll on men’s sexual health, potentially signaling deeper metabolic trouble long before a diabetes diagnosis. For Thai families juggling work, care for aging parents, and the pressures of modern life, the message is simple: blood sugar control is not just about long-term heart or eye health—it can affect intimate well-being and relationships today. In Thailand, where diabetes and prediabetes are increasingly common among working-age men, this link matters as a public health alarm and a personal call to action.

Gonorrhoea, one of the oldest known sexually transmitted infections, is making a noticeable comeback in many parts of the world, and health experts warn that the era of quick, simple fixes could be fading. The latest discussions around the STI highlight not only increasing case numbers in several regions but also a troubling pattern of drug resistance that could complicate future treatments. For Thailand, where sexual health education, stigma, and access to care intersect with cultural norms and family dynamics, the resurgence carries particular relevance. The story here is not just about a microbe that causes infection; it’s about shifting public health challenges, the tools we have to fight them, and how Thai communities can respond with practical, stigma-free action.

A new study finds that how people express choosiness links to partnered sex in opposite ways.
The study may change how singles, therapists, and educators view modern dating (Archives of Sexual Behavior) (study).

The research matters because partnered sex affects wellbeing and relationship satisfaction.
International surveys show rising sexual inactivity among young adults in recent decades (study background).

The team surveyed 340 single heterosexual adults aged 18 to 40 in the United States.
They measured choosiness two ways and asked about sexual activity in the past year (study).

A new study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior uncovers a paradox that could reshape how young Thais approach modern romance. As dating apps rise alongside family expectations and career pressures, being too picky or too quick to judge can both help and hurt.

The research shows a clear split between what people say they want and how they choose in real profiles. Thai singles who clearly articulate their relationship standards—what psychologists call “stated choosiness”—reported more romantic and sexual connections over the past year. But when those same individuals evaluated dating profiles, they tended to be more selective, accepting fewer potential matches, and often experiencing less romantic success. This contrast suggests that thinking carefully about one’s standards is not always mirrored in quick, appearance-driven judgments on apps.

Groundbreaking psychological research has uncovered a startling paradox in how romantic selectivity affects intimate relationships, revealing that different expressions of choosiness produce completely opposite effects on sexual satisfaction and partnership success. The findings challenge decades of conventional wisdom about dating strategies while providing crucial insights for Thailand’s evolving relationship landscape, where traditional courtship values intersect with modern dating applications and changing social expectations.

The study’s implications resonate powerfully throughout Thai society, where rising marriage ages, urbanization pressures, and digital dating platforms are reshaping how young adults approach romantic relationships and sexual intimacy. Understanding this choosiness paradox could help Thai singles navigate increasingly complex dating environments while maintaining cultural values that emphasize family harmony and long-term relationship stability.

A devastating sexually transmitted infection once nearly eliminated by modern medicine has returned with alarming force across developed nations, while antibiotic-resistant strains of gonorrhea create unprecedented treatment challenges that threaten to overwhelm healthcare systems and devastate vulnerable populations worldwide.

Syphilis infections have surged dramatically across numerous high-income countries, with public health agencies documenting relentless increases since the early 2000s that show no signs of abating. This resurgence represents a catastrophic failure of prevention programs and reveals dangerous gaps in sexual health education, testing accessibility, and treatment coordination.

A dual STI crisis is emerging in Thailand, threatening hard-won gains in sexual and reproductive health. Syphilis cases are climbing again, while antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea challenges current treatment norms. Public health officials warn that urbanization, changing social patterns, and evolving sexual behavior could accelerate transmission among high-risk populations.

According to international surveillance, these trends require immediate attention. The consequences are grave: syphilis can harm pregnant women and unborn babies, and drug-resistant gonorrhea risks turning a previously manageable infection into a persistent health burden for individuals and the health system. Thailand must respond with streamlined testing, effective treatment, and culturally sensitive outreach.

A common sexually transmitted infection has returned to many countries.
The infection can cause serious illness, birth complications, and social harm.

Syphilis rates have risen again in several high-income countries.
Public health agencies report steady increases since the early 2000s (BBC report).

The BBC released a short explainer titled “The STI that’s back and all you need to know”.
The video highlights rising syphilis numbers and growing concerns about resistant gonorrhoea (BBC video).

Sexually transmitted infections are rising among older Europeans. This trend could affect Thailand through travel and ageing demographics.

Health authorities report rising diagnoses of gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis in people aged 45 and older. The trend appears across the UK, France, Denmark, and the EU (ECDC, UKHSA) (ECDC syphilis report 2023; UKHSA STI data tables 2014-2023).

The number of common bacterial STI diagnoses in Britons aged 65 and over rose sharply from 2014 to 2023. UK figures show 576 diagnoses in 2014 and 1,649 in 2023 for gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis combined (UKHSA data).

As Thailand’s population ages and international travel resumes post-pandemic, a troubling trend emerging across Europe demands immediate attention from Thai health authorities. Sexually transmitted infections are surging among Europeans aged 45 and older, presenting a clear warning for Thailand’s own rapidly aging society.

Recent surveillance data from European health authorities reveals alarming increases in bacterial STIs among older adults. In the United Kingdom alone, diagnoses of gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis in people over 65 nearly tripled between 2014 and 2023, jumping from 576 cases to 1,649 cases. This dramatic rise reflects a continent-wide pattern that has caught public health experts off guard.

Aging populations and increased international travel are shaping new health risks for Thailand. Recent European data show rising sexually transmitted infections among adults aged 45 and older, a pattern that could foreshadow similar trends in Thailand as it becomes an aging society and welcomes more visitors and students from abroad.

Data from European health authorities indicate that gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis diagnoses among people over 65 nearly tripled from 2014 to 2023 in the United Kingdom, rising from 576 to 1,649 cases. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control notes that adults aged 45 and above now account for about one-third of syphilis cases across the European Union. This shift challenges traditional assumptions about who is at risk for STIs and underscores the need for inclusive prevention.

Groundbreaking longitudinal research has unveiled a startling truth about romantic relationship breakdown: couples begin drifting apart years before their final separation, following a predictable two-stage decline pattern that offers unprecedented opportunities for early intervention. This discovery carries profound implications for Thailand’s families, where rising divorce rates and changing social structures create urgent needs for relationship support services.

The Science of Relationship Decline: Mapping Love’s Quiet Fadeaway

A comprehensive study analyzing more than 11,000 individuals across four Western nations reveals that relationship dissolution follows a characteristic trajectory with distinct phases. The research identified a prolonged “preterminal” phase lasting several years, characterized by gradual satisfaction decline, followed by a steep “terminal” phase lasting seven to 28 months before actual separation.

The latest research shows disconnection in couples begins slowly and quietly. ((The Quiet Beginning of Disconnection in a Relationship, Psychology Today))

A major longitudinal study finds a clear transition point before breakups. ((Terminal decline of satisfaction in romantic relationships, ResearchGate summary))
The study shows slow decline years before a rapid drop near separation. ((Transition point in romantic relationships, Phys.org))

This news matters to Thai couples and families. ((The Quiet Beginning of Disconnection in a Relationship, Psychology Today))
Thailand has seen rising family stress and more registered divorces recently. ((Statistical Yearbook Thailand 2023, National Statistical Office))

A new international study suggests a clear psychological pathway from childhood maltreatment to compulsive sexual behaviour in adulthood: early abuse and neglect predict higher scores on a Sexual Narcissism scale, and that sexual narcissism in turn strongly predicts hypersexual or compulsive sexual behaviour, together explaining roughly 60% of the variation in compulsive-sex measures in the sample (sample n = 118) (Neuroscience News summary; original article in Archives of Sexual Behavior) (Springer link). This finding frames compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD) not simply as uncontrolled impulses but as a trauma-shaped interaction between early experience and specific sexual attitudes that clinicians can target.

A cross-border study reveals that childhood maltreatment does not directly cause hypersexual behavior. Instead, it fosters sexual narcissism—a mix of entitlement and empathy deficits—that mediates the link to adult sexual compulsions. The findings suggest that treating compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) requires addressing trauma and distorted self-concept, not just impulsivity. For Thai readers, this points to targeted, trauma-informed approaches within families and health services.

Data from global research indicates that CSBD impacts relationships, work, and mental wellbeing. In a study published in a leading psychology journal, researchers found that sexual narcissism accounts for about 60 percent of the connection between childhood trauma and adult sexual compulsions. This insight opens practical avenues for Thailand’s growing mental health infrastructure to intervene earlier and more effectively.

Groundbreaking research from an international team reveals how childhood maltreatment transforms into adult sexual compulsions through a previously hidden psychological mechanism. The study of 118 individuals demonstrates that early abuse and neglect don’t directly cause hypersexual behavior—instead, they cultivate what researchers term “sexual narcissism,” a constellation of entitled attitudes and diminished empathy that becomes the true driver of compulsive sexual patterns. This discovery reframes compulsive sexual behavior disorder from a simple impulse control problem into a complex trauma response that mental health professionals can now target with precision.

Florida lawmakers are debating a bill that would require parental consent for minors to receive treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception and even to complete certain school health surveys — a proposal critics say comes as teen STI rates in the state are at their highest in more than a decade and could push vulnerable young people away from lifesaving care. The bill, SB 1288, advanced through a Senate Pre‑K‑12 committee in late March after heated testimony from sexual‑assault survivors, public‑health advocates and clinicians who warned that removing confidential access risks higher rates of untreated infections and unintended pregnancies — outcomes that public‑health research links to policies that restrict adolescent confidentiality in sexual and reproductive health services (Florida Phoenix; Tallahassee Democrat). The debate in Florida is a stark reminder for Thailand that policy changes limiting adolescents’ confidential access to STI testing, treatment and contraception can have measurable public‑health consequences — especially where sex education is inconsistent and cultural stigma around adolescent sexuality remains strong.

A profound healthcare emergency affecting breast cancer survivors worldwide has been exposed through comprehensive international research revealing that nearly ninety percent of women who successfully overcome cancer subsequently experience severe sexual health complications that remain systematically ignored or inadequately addressed by their medical care teams. This alarming gap in post-treatment support proves especially devastating for Thai women, where complex cultural sensitivities surrounding intimate health discussions intersect with healthcare system limitations to create compounding barriers that prevent survivors from accessing the holistic recovery support they desperately need to rebuild complete physical, emotional, and intimate wellbeing after their cancer journey. As Thailand’s breast cancer detection and treatment capabilities continue advancing, resulting in steadily improving survival rates, the urgent need for comprehensive survivorship care that addresses all aspects of women’s health becomes increasingly critical for ensuring that beating cancer truly means returning to full, satisfying lives rather than merely surviving with diminished quality of life.