| Literature DB >> 28979572 |
Emily Leickly1, Kimberly Nelson1, Jane Simoni1.
Abstract
Limited research has investigated the perceived influence of sexually explicit online media (SEOM) on body satisfaction and partner expectations of men who have sex with men (MSM). Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 16 MSM, covering the perceived influence of MSM-specific SEOM. All nine men who broached the topics of body satisfaction and partner expectations reported that MSM-specific SEOM set unreasonably high physical appearance expectations for themselves and/or their potential partners. Although MSM-specific SEOM might be negatively affecting body satisfaction and partner expectations among MSM, its ubiquity may make it a useful tool to support body positivity.Entities:
Keywords: Body satisfaction; MSM; Partner expectations; Pornography; Sexual minorities; Sexually explicit online media
Year: 2016 PMID: 28979572 PMCID: PMC5624736 DOI: 10.1007/s13178-016-0248-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sex Res Social Policy ISSN: 1553-6610