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ArticleThe journal of sexual medicine2024

Predictors of duty sex frequency in women.

Kate B Metcalfe, Chelsea D Kilimnik, Cindy M Meston

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Kate B MetcalfeDepartment of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-9787-3638
Chelsea D KilimnikDepartment of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-9346-7544
Cindy M MestonDepartment of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-8771-3956

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Abstract

backgroundDuty Sex-the act of engaging in sex out of a sense of duty or obligation to a partner-is a commonly reported reason why women have sex, with studies indicating associations between Duty Sex and sexual dysfunction, as well as nonconsensual sexual experiences (NSEs).

aimThis study sought to examine the associations between Duty Sex frequency, sexual function, and NSEs using comprehensive, validated measures of sexual function and NSE histories in a large community sample of women.

methodsSix hundred and fifty-eight women with (n = 293) and without (n = 365) NSE histories completed measures of sexual function and sexual motivations.

resultsWomen with NSE histories reported more sexual pain, lower sexual satisfaction, and more frequent Duty Sex. The relation between NSE history and Duty Sex remained after controlling for the variance in sexual function. The type of NSE behavior, but not the timing of the first NSE nor the perceived impact of the experience, predicted Duty Sex frequency. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Clinicians should consider sexual motivations, particularly Duty Sex, when treating women with NSE histories or who experience sexual dysfunction. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS: To our knowledge, this was the first study to examine how NSEs relate to all domains of sexual function and sexual motives, revealing a link between NSEs, sexual function, and Duty Sex. However, we were unable to account for what percentage of sexual encounters are considered Duty Sex. Therefore, our measurement of Duty Sex lacks specificity, which may explain the relatively low variance accounted for by the models in our analyses.

conclusionsThere are consequences of NSEs, including difficulties with communicating sexual boundaries and impairment of sexual function, that may contribute to the increased likelihood of engaging in Duty Sex.

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Sexual BehaviorAdultFemaleHumansMiddle AgedMotivationPersonal SatisfactionSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultDuty Sexnonconsensual sexual experiencessexual assaultsexual functionsexual motivessexual violence

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PMID39491811
PMCPMC11643303

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