Correlates of Lesbian Sexual Functioning

Abstract

Age, psychological symptoms, and relationship characteristics were related to some but not all indices of female sexual functioning. Findings provide a solid empirical basis upon which to explore other determinants of sexual functioning in lesbians.

Revisión sistemática sobre la satisfacción sexual en parejas del mismo sexo

“…En cuanto a aspectos relacionados con la salud mental, niveles bajos de ansiedad sexual (Cohen y Byers, 2014;De Ryck et al, 2012), escasa sintomatología psicopatológica (De Ryck et al, 2012;Henderson et al, 2009;Sánchez-Fuentes y Sierra, 2015;Tracy y Junginger, 2007) y buena salud mental (Holmberg, Blair y Phillips, 2010;Remien, Wagner, Dolezal y CarballoDiéguez, 2003;Totenhagen, Butler y Ridley, 2012) se asociaron con elevada satisfacción sexual. En el área de la salud física, no presentar dolor corporal (Sánchez-Fuentes y Sierra, 2015) y disfrutar de buena salud física en general (Holmberg et al, 2010) se vincula a mayor satisfacción sexual, tanto en hombres como en mujeres homosexuales.…”

Sexual Health as a Survivorship Issue for Female Cancer Survivors

“…One of the most commonly administered is the FSFI, which is composed of 19 questions that characterize different domains of sexual function. It has been validated for heterosexual women with a history of cancer [55], and a modified version specific to women who have sex with women has been published [56]. Despite its frequent use, it is limited by its period of recall of activity (4 weeks), which has raised questions about its validity among women who are not currently sexually active [55,57].…”

Guidance for Reviewers: Observations After a Year as Editor

“…Some research reveals that aging causes a decrease in sexual functioning (Tracy & Junginger, 2007) and is correlated with a decrease in sexual satisfac tion (Biss & Horne, 2004). Sexual satisfaction is influenced by children.…”

“…Conversely, Hen derson, Lehavot, & Simoni's (2009) research found that living with children had no significant effect on sexual satisfaction. Psychological factors often have an effect on sexual satisfaction, specifically for women (Tracy & Junginger, 2007). Depression and anxiety are negatively related to sexual pleasure and satisfaction.…”

“…Depression and anxiety are negatively related to sexual pleasure and satisfaction. Also, intimacy and commitment are related to sexual satisfaction (Biss & Horne, 2004;Tracy & Junginger, 2007). One of the most common complaints expressed by women with lower levels of sexual satisfaction is lack of intimacy (Kirkpatrick, 2002).…”