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How the smartphone apps can improve your sexual wellbeing
Stefano Eleuteri1, Margherita Toso2
1Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. stefano.eleuteri@uniroma1.it.
International Journal of Impotence Research
|July 6, 2023
Summary
Smartphone apps offer valuable sexual health information, especially for adolescents. Future research should address limitations and enhance online sexual safety resources.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Sexual Health
- Mobile Applications
Background:
- Rapid increase in smartphone and app usage.
- Growing public interest in sexual health information.
- Limited research on mobile health (mHealth) applications for sexual well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a narrative review of literature on smartphone applications for sexual health.
- To identify current trends and research gaps in mHealth for sexual well-being.
- To explore the potential of apps in addressing sexual health concerns.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search using PubMed and PsycInfo databases.
- Keywords included "apps", "sexual wellbeing", "sexual health", "mhealth", and "sex".
- Inclusion criteria: English language, published within the last 6 years.
Main Results:
- Significant interest exists in apps covering sexual practices, risks, violence prevention, and safety.
- Evidence suggests a need for online sexual safety education for sexual minority adolescents.
- Identified limitations and concerns require further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone apps represent a promising avenue for sexual health information dissemination.
- Further research is crucial to overcome current limitations and optimize app utility.
- Future studies should focus on enhancing online safety and addressing specific population needs.
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