Sexuality in Adults with Differences/Disorders of Sex Development (DSD): Findings from the dsd-LIFE Study

J Sex Marital Ther. 2019;45(8):688-705. doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2019.1610123. Epub 2019 Jun 18.

Abstract

For various reasons, sexuality of individuals with differences/disorders of sex development (DSD) may be affected. The aim of the study was to describe sexual activity, satisfaction with sex life, satisfaction with genital function, and sexual problems in people with different DSD conditions. Data were collected from 1,040 participants in Europe. Many people with a variety of DSD conditions do not appear to be satisfied with their sex life, experience a variety of sexual problems, and are less sexually active than the general population; therefore sexuality should be explicitly addressed in the care of people with DSD.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Body Image / psychology
  • Disorders of Sex Development / psychology*
  • Europe
  • Female
  • Health Status*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personal Satisfaction*
  • Psychosexual Development*
  • Quality of Life / psychology*
  • Sexual Behavior / psychology*
  • Sexuality / psychology