The Comparison between Perceived Body Image and Sexual Assertiveness in Athletic and Non-Athletic Married Women

Background: Having a positive feeling about her body and the rights of sexual autonomy are the critical components in women’s sexual activity. However, the previous study indicated that regular physical activity can improve women’s satisfaction with body image. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the perceived body image and sexual assertiveness in married women athletes and non-athletes. Methods: The sample size consisted of 60 athletes and 60 non-athletic married women selected through multistage cluster random method. The body image questionnaire