Pregnancy and Sexual Relationships Study Involving wOmen and meN (PASSION Study)

Abstract

Introduction Sexual satisfaction is believed to decrease during pregnancy; however, the effect of pregnancy on the sexual relationship in a couple is not well studied. Aim To assess for sexual dysfunction in heterosexual couples during pregnancy. Methods We performed a cross-sectional study of heterosexual pregnant women in the third trimester and their cohabitating partners. Main Outcome Measures Sexual satisfaction in heterosexual couples during pregnancy was assessed with a self-reported questionnaire, the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS) questionnaire. Results A total of 53 couples met eligibility criteria, and nearly all of those approached participated (52 of 53 couples). All couples were enrolled at or after 35 weeks’ gestation. The mean age was 29.0 ± 6.4 and 31.3 ± 6.9 years for women and men, respectively. 60% of couples were married, and the remainder were cohabitating and in a committed relationship. When analyzing the results of the GRISS questionnaire for both partners, a significant difference was seen in mean avoidance of sex between women and men (3.31 vs 2.63; P = .047) and non-sensuality (3.54 vs 2.75; P = .040). Women reported more of a decrease in communication about sex when compared with their partners (3.79 vs 3.23; P = .047). Vaginismus was more problematic during pregnancy than before (mean = 4.17), and frequency of intercourse was decreased (mean = 4.93) based on calculated GRISS scores. Clinical Implications Pregnant couples reported decreased frequency of intercourse and more pain with intercourse in women. Women were more likely to avoid intercourse and reported more problems with communication regarding sexual needs. Strength & Limitations This study is the first to assess both partners in pregnancy. Due to the nature of the study, we were unable to assess other factors affecting the relationship that may result in sexual dysfunction, there was no control group, and the results are limited to heterosexual couples. Conclusion Overall sexual satisfaction and function were not problematic for these couples during pregnancy based on the GRISS scale.

Gebelikte değişen cinsellik ve etkileyen faktörler: Kesitsel bir çalışma

“…According to the literature, many studies (61.4%) show that the frequency of sexual intercourse during pregnancy is two or less per week. 14,27,34 The decrease in the frequency of sexual intercourse during pregnancy is multifactorial. Pain during coitus (24.51%) is one of the important factors affecting living.…”

“…In the study of Jamali and Mosalanejad 32 (2013) there was no relationship between sexual dysfunction and variables such as education level, maternal age, occupation or parity; Dwarica et al 27 (2019) and Pauleta et al 8 (2010) studies; no relationship was found between sexual function and education level, maternal age and income level. In a study conducted in Turkey, pregnant women living in socio-economic regions, women age, spouse's age, peer education, pregnancy trimester is a statistically significant relationship between women's sexual function subscales with spousal support and frequency of sexual intercourse bulunmuştur.…”

“…Nowadays, sexuality is a highly researched topic and many published studies have investigated sexual dysfunction. In the literature, while the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) 8,12,26 scale is used in studies investigating the sexuality of pregnant women, studies using the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS) [27][28][29][30] scale are very few. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sexual function and satisfaction of women during three trimesters of pregnancy, and to scrutinize the relationship between sexual satisfaction and sexual function during pregnancy.…”

Saúde Da Criança: Enfermagem Na Prevenção No Desmame Precoce (Uma Revisão Integrativa)

“…Em A2, foi investigada a possível relação entre a queda na função sexual e dispareunia. Ela pode ter sido um fator contributivo para as gestantes terem evitado a relação sexual (DWARICA et al, 2019). A dispareunia é qualquer tipo de dor no momento da penetração vaginal.…”

Influência do parceiro na sexualidade da mulher durante a gestação e a qualidade da relação conjugal nesse período

“…Há certa escassez de estudos que abordam a influência do parceiro na sexualidade da gestante e como as alterações sexuais de ambos refletem no relacionamento conjugal durante a gravidez. Além disso, faltam informações sobre a satisfação sexual do homem durante esse período 12 , bem como quais são as consequências dessas alterações para a mulher. Por essa razão, este artigo apresentou como objetivo analisar a influência do parceiro na sexualidade da gestante e como a qualidade da relação conjugal é afetada nesse período.…”