Objectives: Research of sexuality often times includes individuals who choose to be researched and are willing to undergo the procedures. Samples of the population (students and self-selected enthusiasts) may not resemble the nation’s population structure nor the general idea of random human even though the psychological mechanisms researched are thought to be universal. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between proximal measures of domain specific and non-specific excitation and inhibition in two (probabilistic and non-probabilistic) samples. Sample and settings: The authors collected approximately 400 individuals from the Central European country – Czech Republic – via the specialized agency to match the probabilistic sample (stratified sample) and a second similarly sized sample (chance sample) via snowball sampling and online advertisements at the same time. The participants were asked to fill in two questionnaires widely used by sex researchers (Sexual Inhibition and Excitation Scale, and Sociosexual Orientation Inventory Revised), and one scale designed to map broader motivations to avoid aversive outcomes and motivation to approach goal-oriented outcomes (Behavioral Inhibition and Activation Scale). Hypotheses: The authors expected partial or complete confirmation of previously found results (general and sexuality specific activation and inhibition and sociosexuality), and also that the replication will be affected by the sample choice Statistical analyses: To follow methodologies of previous studies used to create hypotheses the authors decided to use partial correlation controlling for age of the participants. Results: Generally, the chance sample findings resembled the published results whereas the stratified sample showed bigger differences. The results, relying on correlational analyses as majority of studies does, provided a valuable insight to impact of sampling on results. Using the SEM methodology the study provided further support for the incomparability of the results obtained employing different sampling. Limitations: The sample size, thus larger than usual studies, could be higher.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, different restrictive measures in terms of physical distancing and lockdowns have been introduced in most European countries, affecting all facets of social life. Currently, little is known about how partnered individuals perceive changes in their sexual life during this complex emergency. This study explored retrospectively assessed changes in sexual interest for one's partner and levels of distress related to perceived sexual interest discrepancy during the first phase of the pandemic in a large-scale online sample of partnered individuals (n = 4813; Mage = 38.5 years, SD = 10.74) recruited between May and July 2020 in seven European Union countries and Turkey. We also examined the possible role of approach/avoidance motives for sex in reported changes in sexual interest and associated distress. Most participants (53%) reported no change in their sexual interest during the pandemic, followed by those who reported an increase (28.5%). The pattern was similar across the eight countries. Distress about discrepant sexual interest, which was only weakly related to changes in sexual interest, was significantly associated with relationship quality and emotional closeness with a partner, coping with and worrying about the pandemic, and specific motivation for sex. In contrast to avoidant and relationship-focused approach motivation, ego-focused approach motivation was related to stable sexual interest during the pandemic. The current study contributes to the understanding of the link between sexual interest and complex emergencies. Considering that the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the reported experiences and perceptions are prone to change.

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• COVID-19 * MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• kontrola infekčních nemocí MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• pandemie * MeSH
• retrospektivní studie MeSH
• SARS-CoV-2 MeSH
• Check Tag
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

Chemsex je jedna z mnoha podob sexualizovaného užívání návykových látek, je specifický svou vazbou na gay komunitu, častým výskytem skupinového sexu a typickým mixem užívaných návykových látek. Chemsex jako jev není nový, ale v posledních letech je na vzestupu. Vznikají specifické subkultury, kde sex začíná být totéž co chemsex. Výraznou roli v rozvoji chemsexu hrají seznamovací aplikace, jako je Grindr. Motivace k chemsexu má více vrstev, na povrchu leží snaha o lepší, delší, intenzivnější sex, hlubší je potřeba navazovat kontakty s jinými lidmi, ještě hlouběji je snaha vyhnout se nepříjemným emocím. S chemsexem díky intoxikaci účastníků a specifické atmosféře souvisí rizikové sexuální chování, jako je nechráněný sex (nedůsledné použití kondomu nebo barebacking), tvrdší sexuální praktiky, překračování hranic (znásilnění). Základní návykové látky užívané během chemsexu jsou stimulancia a gamahydroxybutyrát. Chemsex vyžaduje specifickou praxi v oblasti harm reduction. Chemsex je komplexní jev, který i od služeb vyžaduje překročení zažitého rámce, například propojení adiktologických a sexuologických služeb, práci jak s „chems“, tak se sexem.

Chemsex is one of many forms of sexualised substance abuse. It is associated with the gay community, frequent group sex, and a typical mix of addictive substances. While not a new phenomenon, chemsex has been on the rise in recent years. There is a specific subculture in which chemsex is beginning to be a synonym for sex. Dating applications such as Grindr play a significant role in the rise of chemsex. The motivation for chemsex has several layers: on the surface there is the desire for better, longer, more intensive sex, while underneath lies the need to establish contacts with other people and, even deeper, the effort to avoid unpleasant emotions. High-risk sexual behaviours such as unprotected sex (inconsistent condom use or barebacking), very hard sex, and crossing boundaries (rape) seem to have become part of the chemsex culture. Substances used during chemsex always include stimulants and usually gammahydroxybutyrate. Chemsex requires specific harm reduction approaches. As a multi-faceted phenomenon, it can hardly be dealt with effectively without the relevant services going beyond the established practice framework and addressing both “chems” and sex. Keywords

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• sociální psychologie MeSH

• Konspekt
• Psychologie
• NLK Obory
• psychiatrie
• sociologie

• MeSH
• psychosexuální vývoj MeSH
• sexualita MeSH
• sexuální chování MeSH
• sexuální výchova MeSH

• Konspekt
• Patologie. Klinická medicína
• NLK Obory
• sexuologie
• zdravotní výchova

• MeSH
• sexualita MeSH

• Konspekt
• Patologie. Klinická medicína
• NLK Obory
• sexuologie

• MeSH
• pohlaví MeSH

• Konspekt
• Patologie. Klinická medicína
• NLK Obory
• sexuologie