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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Leonor, de Oliveira
• Prof. Joana, Carvalho
• Prof. Pedro, Nobre

Titel

(343) PERCEPTIONS OF SEXUAL BOREDOM IN A COMMUNITY SAMPLE

Ist Teil von

• Journal of sexual medicine, 2023-07, Vol.20 (Supplement_4)

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Abstract Objectives Although sexual boredom is a common concern, there seems to be a gap in the overall research and, specifically, concerning this construct’s meaning for different people. This work aimed to explore the definitions of sexual boredom in a large community sample of Portuguese individuals. Methods Data were collected between September 2019 and February 2020 and constitute a secondary use of data from a larger quantitative online study. After completing the survey, participants were directed to a non-mandatory, open-ended item asking: “What is sexual boredom for you?”. The present study refers to the answers given to this item. From the 927 total respondents to the survey, 653 answered to the open-ended item. Participants ages varied between 18 to 75 years old (M = 33.14; SD = 9.01) and had multiple genders, sexual orientations, and relationship types. Following this, was conducted a thematic analysis with NVivo 12 PRO software of the participants’ written responses using Braun and Clarke’s foundational guidelines. Results Three main themes were identified: definitions of sexual boredom, predisposing and maintenance factors of sexual boredom, and managing of sexual boredom. Sexual monotony, sexual desire, and hedonic value stand out as defining features of sexual boredom. Participants referred to individual (cognitive, emotional, and physical factors), interpersonal (partner and relationship factors), and practice related facets, and suggest different paths in and out of sexual boredom. Conclusions Sexual boredom is a multidimensional construct that is not captured by most research. Based on this thematic analysis, sexual boredom can be defined as the perception of monotonous or unpleasurable sexual activity or of lack of sexual interest, related to individual, relationship, or practice aspects of sexual relationships, and which may lead to exploring sexual novelty or to the progressive waning of sexual desire. Findings have clinically implications and indicate the need of a multidimensional measure of sexual boredom. Conflicts of Interest No conflicts of interest to declare.