Abstract
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to describe associations between relationship status, anxiety, and sexual function and satisfaction in lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults.
Methods
Linear regression determined associations between sexual function, relationship characteristics and anxiety in 979 LGB participants.
Results
Relationship status was not related to sexual interest in gay men. Partnered relationship status was associated with higher sexual satisfaction for gay men, lesbians, and bisexual women. Anxiety symptoms were negatively associated with sexual interest, satisfaction, and orgasm pleasure for gay men but not associated with sexual outcomes in lesbian women.
Conclusion
Using a nationally representative sample of LGB adults, differences were found in factors related to sexual function and satisfaction by gender and sexual orientation.
Disclosure statement
The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest or competing interest.
Data availability statement
The data is not publicly available but may be provided upon reasonable request.