I JUST WANT AFFECTION: WOMEN AND SEXUAL DESIRE IN A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP

Keywords: Sexual desire;, gender;, women.

Abstract

Low sex drive is the most recurring sexual complaint of Brazilian women and has been investigated through a predominantly biological perspective. This work aimed to analyze the speech of cis and heterosexual women with low libido from the gender studies perspective. To this end, we selected eleven women aged 34-62 who are patients in three gynecological offices, from different social classes, education levels, and races, and who have been in long-term relationships. We found three categories from semi-structured interviews and content analysis: 1) Sexist Education/Formation, 2) Asymmetrical Relationships, and 3) Motherhood Dilemmas. The respondents showed negative values about the exercise of sexuality by women, differences in expectations regarding the sexual act between couples, and a strong negative impact of motherhood on women’s sex drive. The sexist culture, with sexual roles strongly marked by gender, proved to be a major negative influencer on the sex drive among women.

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Published
2024-03-27
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Araújo, G., & Zanello, V. (2024). I JUST WANT AFFECTION: WOMEN AND SEXUAL DESIRE IN A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP . Psicologia Em Estudo, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.4025/psicolestud.v29i1.56015
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