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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 39, 2018 - Issue 2
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Fear-based reasons for not engaging in sexual activity during pregnancy: associations with sexual and relationship well-being

Jaimie K. BeveridgeDepartment of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; View further author information
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Sarah A. VannierDepartment of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; View further author information
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Natalie O. RosenDepartment of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; ;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 138-145 | Received 24 Oct 2016, Accepted 22 Mar 2017, Published online: 12 Apr 2017

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Erin T. Fitzpatrick, Natalie O. Rosen & Samantha J. Dawson. (2023) What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Perinatal Sexual Education Is Linked with Couples’ Sexual Well-Being in Pregnancy and the Postpartum. The Journal of Sex Research 60:9, pages 1269-1282.
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Catherine de Pierrepont, Audrey Brassard, Katherine Bécotte, Isabelle Lessard, Viola Polomeno & Katherine Péloquin. (2022) Sexual activity based fears during pregnancy, sexual function and dyadic adjustment in couples who are expecting their first child. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 43:2, pages 107-113.
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Inês M. Tavares, Tânia Barros, Natalie O. Rosen, Julia R. Heiman & Pedro J. Nobre. (2022) Is Expectant Couples’ Similarity in Attitudes to Sex during Pregnancy Linked to Their Sexual Well-being? A Dyadic Study with Response Surface Analysis. The Journal of Sex Research 59:2, pages 160-172.
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Mariusz Jaworski, Mariusz Panczyk, Iga Królewicz, Jarosława Belowska, Tomasz Krasuski & Joanna Gotlib. (2021) Partner's support during pregnancy as the mediator of women's sexual satisfaction after childbirth. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 36:2-3, pages 142-156.
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Gabrielle Bourque-Morel, Laurence Grenier, Laurie Arseneault, Shalie-Emma Vaillancourt, Audrey Brassard, Anne Brault-Labbé, Marie-France Lafontaine & Katherine Péloquin. Romantic Attachment and Sexual Satisfaction Trajectories Among Couples Transitioning to Parenthood. The Journal of Sex Research 0:0, pages 1-12.
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Sıdıka Özlem Cengizhan & Tuba Uçar. (2023) The Effect of Mindfulness‐Based Sexual Counseling on Sexual Distress, Attitude Toward Sexuality, and Body Image Concerns in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health.
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Inês M. Tavares, Natalie O. Rosen, Julia R. Heiman & Pedro J. Nobre. (2022) Biopsychosocial Predictors of Couples’ Trajectories of Sexual Function and Sexual Distress Across the Transition to Parenthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior 52:4, pages 1493-1511.
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Shirin Khoddam, Razieh Lotfi, Kourosh Kabir & Effat Merghati- Khoei. (2022) The effect of a tele-educational intervention on modifying dysfunctional sexual beliefs of pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 22:1.
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Meghan A. Rossi, Emily A. Impett, Samantha J. Dawson, Sarah Vannier, James Kim & Natalie O. Rosen. (2022) A Longitudinal Investigation of Couples’ Sexual Growth and Destiny Beliefs in the Transition to Parenthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior 51:3, pages 1559-1575.
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Mohsen Taghadosi, Ameneh Fahimifar, Fatemeh Hajirezaee kashan & Zoheh Sadat. (2021) Pregnancy worries in nulliparous women: A qualitative content analysis study. ranian Journal of Health Education and Health Promotion 9:4, pages 409-422.
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Mualla Yılmaz, Filiz Değirmenci & Duygu Vefikuluçay Yılmaz. (2021) A psychosocial examination of feelings and thoughts about pregnancy: A qualitative study. Midwifery 103, pages 103106.
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Thanh C. Phan, Long B. Hoang, Thanh K. Tran, Trang T.T. Pham, Anh V. Bui, Hoa T. Dao, Toan V. Ngo & Cuong D. Tran. (2021) Fear-Related Reasons for Avoiding Sexual Intercourse in Early Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sexual Medicine 9:6, pages 100430-100430.
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Erin T. Fitzpatrick, Marta T. Kolbuszewska & Samantha J. Dawson. (2021) Perinatal Sexual Dysfunction: the Importance of the Interpersonal Context. Current Sexual Health Reports 13:3, pages 55-65.
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Burcu AVCIBAY & Şule GÖKYILDIZ SÜRÜCÜ. (2021) EXAMINING PREDICTIVE FACTORS OF THE STUDENT MIDWIVES' ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS ABOUT SEXUALITY DURING PREGNANCY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF SEXUAL COUNSELINGÖĞRENCİ EBELERİN GEBELİKTE CİNSELLİK KONUSUNDAKİ TUTUM VE İNANÇLARINI YORDAYICI FAKTÖRLERİN CİNSEL DANIŞMANLIK ÇERÇEVESİNDE İNCELENMESİ. ESTÜDAM Halk Sağlığı Dergisi 6:2, pages 93-104.
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A.-L. Gagné, A. Brassard, K. Bécotte, I. Lessard, M.-F. Lafontaine & K. Péloquin. (2021) Associations between romantic attachment and sexual satisfaction through intimacy and couple support among pregnant couples. European Review of Applied Psychology 71:3, pages 100622.
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Tierney K. Lorenz, Erin L. Ramsdell & Rebecca L. Brock. (2020) A Close and Supportive Interparental Bond During Pregnancy Predicts Greater Decline in Sexual Activity From Pregnancy to Postpartum: Applying an Evolutionary Perspective. Frontiers in Psychology 10.
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Meghan A. Rossi, Kayla M. Mooney, Yitzchak M. Binik & Natalie O. Rosen. (2019) A Descriptive and Longitudinal Analysis of Pain During Intercourse in Pregnancy. The Journal of Sexual Medicine 16:12, pages 1966-1977.
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Patrícia M. Pascoal, Pedro J. Rosa & Soraia Coelho. (2019) Does Pregnancy Play a Role? Association of Body Dissatisfaction, Body Appearance Cognitive Distraction, and Sexual Distress. The Journal of Sexual Medicine 16:4, pages 551-558.
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Eun Jung Oh & Moon Jeong Kim. (2019) Factors Affecting the Sexual Function of Pregnant Women. Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing 25:1, pages 73.
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