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Sexual Satisfaction, Solitary, and Dyadic Sexual Desire in Men According to Sexual Orientation

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ID3633071
AuthorsMaria Manuela Peixoto (0000-0002-2063-8234, University of Minho, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume66
Issue6
Pages769-779
Publication date2019-05-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00918369.2018.1484231
PMID29863980
OpenAlexW2806977779
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited25

Research on male sexual desire and satisfaction according to sexual orientation remains insufficient. An online survey was fulfilled by 415 men (142 gay; 273 heterosexual), and participants completed the SDI-2 and the GMSEX. Main findings suggested that gay men scored significantly higher on both solitary sexual desire and attractive person-related dyadic sexual desire subscales, but not on a partner-related dyadic sexual desire subscale, compared to heterosexual men. Despite sexual orientation, partner-related dyadic sexual desire positively predicts sexual satisfaction, whereas solitary and attractive person-related dyadic sexual desire negatively predicts sexual satisfaction in men. Overall, gay men appear to experience higher levels of both attractive person-related dyadic and solitary sexual desire. Also, experiencing sexual desire toward a partner predicts positively, whereas experiencing desire to engage in sexual behavior with oneself and toward an attractive person predict negatively sexual satisfaction in men

Developmental psychology · Heterosexuality · Homosexuality · Human sexuality · Sexual attraction · Sexual behavior · Sexual desire · Sexual orientation · Gender Studies · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Sexual function and dysfunction studies · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology

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Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
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