APS

2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023

Influences on Sexual Satisfaction By Sex and Sexual Orientation

Washington, DC · May 2023

Poster · Social

  • Adam Deskins
    UMW Psychology Grad
  • Armon Barnes
    University of Mary Washington
  • Renee Leger
    University of Mary Washington
  • Mariana Haugh
    University of Mary Washington
  • Jennifer Mailloux
    University of Mary Washington

Abstract

Internalized homonegativity may increase certain types of non-erotic thoughts during sexual activity which may, in turn, predict poor sexual satisfaction in homosexual individuals. Although non-erotic thoughts may predict poor sexual satisfaction in heterosexual individuals also, internalized homonegativity is not expected to influence heterosexual individuals' sexual satisfaction.

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