Embracing Complexity and Dismantling Binary Sexual Constructs in Sexual Health Research

Olivia T. Van Gerwen; Cara Exten; Lynn Barclay; Mahogany Toney; Barbara Van Der Pol; Teresa A. Batteiger

doi:10.1097/OLQ.0000000000002204

Embracing Complexity and Dismantling Binary Sexual Constructs in Sexual Health Research

Olivia T. Van Gerwen
, Cara Exten
, Lynn Barclay
, Mahogany Toney
, Barbara Van Der Pol
, Teresa A. Batteiger

Biobehavioral Health

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Binary sex and gender constructs pervade sexual health research. We identify touchpoints where this occurs and offer multilevel solutions for generating representative sexual health research that relies on accurate primary data collection.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e1-e4
Journal	Sexually transmitted diseases
Volume	53
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000002204
State	Published - Jan 2026

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