Study into Experiences & Needs of Transgender People in the Netherlands
"No one told me how this could be pleasurable" National Library of Medicine (Netherlands)
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39262228/Authors:
Gieles, Noor C. Eva Zandbergen,
Karl Gerritse Stephanie Both
Baudewijntje P. C. Kreukels
Date: 2024 Sep 12
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"No One Told Me How This Could Be Pleasurable" a Qualitative Focus Group Study into Experiences and Needs of Transgender People in Addressing Sexuality in the Context of Gender-Affirming Medical Care in the Netherlands." Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy: (2024) 1-21.
Abstract of paper: Various studies show that transgender people may experience diverse challenges to attaining sexual well-being. Receiving gender-affirming medical care (GAMC) may influence one?s sexual experiences, but there is little insight into the way sexuality is addressed in GAMC.
We conducted a qualitative focus group study among transgender individuals on their experiences and needs related to the way sexuality is addressed in the GAMC context. We included 28 participants (aged 21-60) who were assigned to six groups based on their GAMC trajectories and treatment goals. Each group convened twice for two hours (12 focus groups in total).
Regarding sexuality in GAMC, participants articulated the need for 1) personalized and balanced information, 2) insight into the experiences of others, and 3) the opportunity for support and guidance concerning sexuality by a healthcare provider. This study highlights the necessity to improve information provision and guidance to promote sexual well-being of people receiving GAMC.
