Exploring Sexual Satisfaction in Lesbian and Bisexual Women from a Minority Stress Perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12759658 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kornelia Antonsen Ekeli (0009-0003-4807-9555, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, corresponding author), Silje Baardstu (0000-0002-2180-103X, Norwegian Institute of Public Health), Ingela Lundin Kvalem (0000-0003-2406-2102, University of Oslo) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 458-485 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Bisexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1529-9716 • E-ISSN: 1529-9724 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15299716.2024.2426728 |
| OpenAlex | W4404288651 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 78 |
Sexual health among lesbian and bisexual (LB) women has largely been studied in the context of sexual health behaviors. Less is known about aspects of sexual health such as sexual satisfaction and minority stress processes as possible predictors of sexual satisfaction. This study explored sexual satisfaction and minority stress in LB women. Single and partnered cisgender LB women (N = 627) were compared on measures of sexual satisfaction and proximal minority stress (i.e., internalized homonegativity and outness/concealment). The proximal minority stress variables were tested as predictors of sexual satisfaction in a regression analysis. Multigroup analyses were also conducted to explore differences between lesbian and bisexual women in the regression analysis. Participants were recruited through LGBT+ websites and other social media platforms in Norway. Results showed that lesbian women were more open about their sexual orientation, reported greater identification with the LGBT+ community, and were more sexually satisfied than bisexual women. Those with a steady partner were also more sexually satisfied than those who were single. Being younger, partnered and experiencing less internalized homonegativity (IH) predicted greater satisfaction in LB women overall, and no differences in the predictors across sexual orientation were found in the multigroup analysis
Heterosexism · Homosexuality · Lesbian · Minority stress · Perspective (graphical · Psychoanalysis · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Sociology · Clinical Psychology · Computer Science · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology
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| Highly cited | No |