Esmail Shirdel HavarJournal of Sexual Health Psychology2821-15101120220101The role of attachment in sexualised polydrug use among LGBT+ male Chemsex users and the impact on Neuropsychology: Clinical implications for the use of Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT)11024794610.52547/jshp.1.1.1ENChristopher CartnerDepartment of Psychology, School of Arts and Social Sciences, London City University, London, UK0000-0002-9964-1135Journal Article20210924<span style="color: #333; font-size: 1.3em; font-family: system-ui; sans-serif; line-height: 1.8;">LGBT+ individuals still experience systemic, cultural, and personal discrimination in modern society, the impacts of which may impact not only on their mental wellbeing, but also their interpersonal functioning. Within LGBT+ men Chemsex is becoming of increasing interest in the literature. Current research into Chemsex explores the engagement through an epidemiological lens, exploring factors related to likelihood of engaging in Chemsex. Seldom however, outside of standard treatment protocols for addiction, has literature been submitted with recommendations on how best to support the needs of these individuals who are seeking support for their Chemsex use. Standard drug treatments may be lacking in understanding the unique phenomenology of LGBT+ men, resultant of the discrimination they may face within society, their homes, with their peers or other relationships. <br /><br />The purpose of this paper is to examine how the experiences of LGBT+ men may impact on their psychological wellbeing through insecure attachments and subsequent mentalising capabilities. Based on the current evidence base with regards to attachment and mentalisation within LGBT+ men, it is being proposed that Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) may be an effective treatment model for LGBT+ men who view their Chemsex use as problematic.</span>Esmail Shirdel HavarJournal of Sexual Health Psychology2821-15101120220101Intention to use novel methods of male directed contraception among college students112924897810.52547/jshp.1.1.11ENJames MBishopDepartment of Health Services, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, USA0000-0002-0731-9407Brittany LRosenDepartment of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA0000-0002-3151-9927Liliana Rojas-GuylerUniversity of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, USAAmy BernardUniversity of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, USABradley WilsonUniversity of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, USAJournal Article20211209<strong><em><span style="color: #333333; font-family: system-ui; font-size: 1.3em;">Purpose</span></em></strong><strong>: </strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: system-ui; font-size: 1.3em;">Currently, men have two choices for contraception: the male condom and vasectomy. Male condoms have limited user efficacy, and vasectomies are not easily reversible. To supplement vasectomy and condom use, the World Health Organization has backed the urgent development of male-directed contraception (MDC). Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study was guided by the following aims: (1) describe college men’s attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control towards male birth control methods and (2) determine if the following factors are associated with intention to use MDC methods: masculinity, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavior control.</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: system-ui; font-size: 1.3em;"><br /><strong><em>Methods</em></strong></span><strong>: </strong><span style="color: #333; font-size: 1.3em; font-family: system-ui; sans-serif; line-height: 1.8;">This study used a cross-sectional design. Data were collected online, via email, from male college students at one Midwestern University.</span><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color: #333333; font-family: system-ui; font-size: 1.3em;">Results</span></em></strong><strong>: </strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: system-ui; font-size: 1.3em;">Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were statistically significant predictors of intention to use a male hormonal pill, transdermal gel, and hormonal injection. Attitudes and subjective norms were also found to be associated with intention to use a male birth control implant.</span><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color: #333333; font-family: system-ui; font-size: 1.3em;">Conclusions</span></em></strong><strong>: </strong><span style="color: #333; font-size: 1.3em; font-family: system-ui; sans-serif; line-height: 1.8;">These results suggest the TPB may be a suitable theory for further investigation into the intended use of MDC. Attitudes and subjective norms accounted for the most variability in intention to use MDC. Future research should therefore investigate specific attitudes and subjective norms that influence the intention to use developmental methods of MDC. Future research should also consider additional theoretical models, such as the Health Belief Model, to continue investigating intention to use developmental methods of MDC.</span>