Factors Associated with Sexual Satisfaction among Veterans Who Have Experienced Military Sexual Trauma

J Sex Marital Ther. 2020;46(8):721-735. doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2020.1808548. Epub 2020 Aug 26.

Abstract

Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) report lower sexual satisfaction than veterans without a history of MST. The current study examined the relationship between demographic, physical health, mental health, and trauma variables and sexual satisfaction among a national sample of U.S. veterans who endorsed MST. Results demonstrated that lower sexual satisfaction was associated with uncoupled relationship status, poor physical health, and symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sexual dysfunction among male and female veterans. Several additional factors were related to lower sexual satisfaction among female veterans. Findings highlight the importance of gender-targeted assessment, prevention, and treatment of sexual satisfaction problems.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orgasm*
  • Protective Factors
  • Regression Analysis
  • Risk Factors
  • Self Report
  • Sexual Trauma / epidemiology*
  • Sexual Trauma / psychology*
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Veterans Health*
  • Veterans*