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Sexual Activity and Sexual Well-Being Among Sober Adults: The Role of Felt Sobriety Stigma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: To explore the relationship between experiences of stigma and sexual activity and sexual well-being among sober individuals. Methods: Two-hundred and thirty-eight sexually active, sober adults reported on their sobriety length, experiences of sobriety stigma, sexual activity, and sexual well-being. Results: Sobriety length was not related to either outcome. However, sobriety stigma was negatively related to sexual activity and sexual well-being. Conclusion: Sobriety stigma has implications not only for relapse prevention, but also for sexual health and well-being interventions. Efforts to reduce stigma among sober individuals may lead to more successful sexual health and well-being promotion initiatives.

Source: International Journal of Sexual Health

DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2024.2439346

Authors: James B. Moran, Abigail P. Masterson, Caroline Eaton, Taylor K. Rohleen, Liana S. E. Hone

Institution: University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism