Abstract

CHAMPUTIZ-QUINTANA, Kathy Ayde; CHECA-OLMOS, Juan Carlos; LUCAS-MATHEU, Manuel  and  BASTIDAS-CHAMPUTIZ, Santiago Bryan. Assessment of sexual satisfaction in the LGBTIQ population of Ecuador. Universitas [online]. 2024, n.40, pp.187-208. ISSN 1390-8634.  https://doi.org/10.17163/uni.n40.2024.08.

Sexual satisfaction is expressed as an evaluation to gauge the level of enjoyment in one’s sexual life. Studies of the sexuality of the LGBTIQ population have been limited, as this group grapples with taboos, repression, and social stigma, which impact various aspects of their lives, including health and sexual satisfaction. This study investigates the unidimensional scale of sexual satisfaction in the LGBTIQ population in Ecuador, We analyze how this scale is affected when compared to different sociodemographic variables. We utilized a quantitative, descriptive, correlational, and prospective methodology, applying a questionnaire to 625 residents of Ecuador to gather sociodemographic data and the Sexual Satisfaction Index (SSI). The results on the unidimensional scale of sexual satisfaction are as follows: 33% of respondents report sexual satisfaction, while 60.5% experience sexual dissatisfaction, and 6.6% undergo a severe stress experience. There is less sexual dissatisfaction among individuals living in Quito, males, homosexuals, those with a higher level of education, and Afro-Americans, with a P value < 0,005 that is statistically significant. A negative value of sexual satisfaction is observed in the studied population, emphasizing the need for further investigation into the causes and factors influencing sexual dissatisfaction. This will help us understand their needs and provide support in a safe and respectful environment due to ongoing discrimination.

Keywords : Gay; lesbian; bisexual; transsexual; intersex; sexual satisfaction.

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