ABSTRACT

First sex is an important event in an individual’s sexual development. Previous literature has, however, primarily investigated first heterosexual sex, overlooking important contextual factors specific to same-sex/gender sexual experiences. Seventeen in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority (LGB+) individuals, ages 18–23 years. Four themes emerged from thematic analysis of reported thoughts, affect, and behavior. First, participants reported difficulty defining sex between same-sex/gender partners, especially women who reported that this undermined their personal relationships and identity. Second, participants met partners through several means; however, it was almost exclusively men who reported meeting their first partners online. Third, motivations for first same sex/gender sex included affirmation of personal sexual identity, sexual exploration, social expectation, and spontaneity. Fourth, participants felt underprepared for their first same-sex/gender sex, noting that their earlier sex and relationship education had not included information on same-sex/gender sex or LGB+ identities. Consequently, participants reported relying on experienced partners and seeking information on the internet, including pornography and social media. Greater cultural representation and more comprehensive sex education that recognizes sexual diversity is needed to better prepare LGB+ young people for early sexual encounters.

摘要

第一次性行为是个体性发育的重要事件。然而，以前的文献主要调查了第一个异性恋性，忽视了特定于同性/性别性经历的重要背景因素。对 18-23 岁的女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和其他性少数 (LGB+) 个人进行了 17 次深入的半结构化访谈。四个主题来自对报告的思想、情感和行为的主题分析。首先，参与者报告难以定义同性/性别伴侣之间的性别，尤其是那些报告说这破坏了她们的个人关系和身份的女性。二是参与者通过多种方式结识合作伙伴；然而，几乎完全是男性报告他们在网上与他们的第一个合作伙伴会面。第三，第一次同性/性别性行为的动机包括肯定个人性身份、性探索、社会期望和自发性。第四，参与者对他们的第一次同性/性别性行为准备不足，注意到他们早期的性行为和关系教育没有包括关于同性/性别性行为或 LGB+ 身份的信息。因此，参与者报告依赖有经验的合作伙伴并在互联网上寻找信息，包括色情和社交媒体。需要更多的文化代表性和更全面的性教育来承认性多样性，以便让 LGB+ 年轻人更好地为早期性接触做好准备。