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. 2020 Dec 15;33(1):58-75.
doi: 10.1080/19317611.2020.1853300. eCollection 2021.

" I Use All the Parts I'm Given": A Qualitative Investigation of Trans Masculine and Nonbinary Individuals' Use of Body during Sex

Annalisa Anzani  1 , Louis Lindley  2 , Antonio Prunas  1 , Paz Galupo  2
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" I Use All the Parts I'm Given": A Qualitative Investigation of Trans Masculine and Nonbinary Individuals' Use of Body during Sex

Annalisa Anzani et al. Int J Sex Health. .

Abstract

Objectives: The study investigates how trans masculine and nonbinary individuals describe the use of their bodies during sexual activities. Methods: Three hundred and sixty-one trans masculine and nonbinary individuals were asked to describe their use of body during sex through an online survey. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: Eleven subthemes emerged that were organized in 4 overarching themes: Relational Factors; Behavioral Factors; Sexual Roles; and Transgender Related Factors. Some differences emerged between trans masculine and nonbinary participants. Conclusions: Although some of our participants described a lack of sexual activity, our participants overall described a wide range of activities.

Keywords: Transgender sexuality; body dysphoria; nonbinary; trans masculine.

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