Assessment of sexual satisfaction in the LGBTIQ population of Ecuador

Abstract

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 sexualsatisfaction. This study investigates the unidimensional scale of sexual satisfaction in the LGBTIQ populationin Ecuador, We analyze how this scale is affected when compared to different sociodemographicvariables. We utilized a quantitative, descriptive, correlational, and prospective methodology, applyinga questionnaire to 625 residents of Ecuador to gather sociodemographic data and the Sexual SatisfactionIndex (SSI). The results on the unidimensional scale of sexual satisfaction are as follows: 33% ofrespondents report sexual satisfaction, while 60.5% experience sexual dissatisfaction, and 6.6% undergoa 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 thatis 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 environmentdue to ongoing discrimination.