Sarai Guerrero Ordonez
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Sarai Guerrero Ordonez has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Erika Montanaro
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2 shared publications - Jessamyn Bowling
College of Health and Human Services, Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, Violence Prevention Center, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
2 shared publications Diana Gioia
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
1 shared publication- Diana Gioia
Department of Public Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
1 shared publication Jennifer Gattuso
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
1 shared publication- Stuti Joshi
Department of Public Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
Perceived Changes in Sexuality during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Adults in the United States
In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased partnered sexual behavior and increased the use of enhancement (e.g., toys). This has been partly attributed to reduced social interactions and stress. However, individuals’ perceptions of changes are missing in research. This study aims to examine how adults perceive changes in their sexuality during the pandemic. We conducted a nationwide survey of US adults from April–June 2020 (N = 326). This qualitative study examines the open-ended responses using thematic analyses. The following themes emerged from the data: (1) changes in the purpose of sex; (2) changes in sexual identity; (3) decreases in sex drive and desire; (4) increases in sex drive and desire; (5) fluctuations in sex drive and desire; (6) increased sexual experimentation and reflection. The stress, changes in home responsibilities and living situations, and time spent with partners (more or less) has affected individuals by increasing or decreasing their sex drive and desire. Participants responded to changes with self-reflection and awareness, and incorporating new practices (e.g., technology, kink). The purpose of sex has shifted in order to gain intimacy or connect, or to pass time. These changes were perceived as both positive and negative, and more research is needed to determine the durability of these changes.
Open AccessPerceived Changes in Sexuality during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Adults in the United States
In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased partnered sexual behavior and increased the use of enhancement (e.g., toys). This has been partly attributed to reduced social interactions and stress. However, individuals’ perceptions of changes are missing in research. This study aims to examine how adults perceive changes in their sexuality during the pandemic. We conducted a nationwide survey of US adults from April–June 2020 (N = 326). This qualitative study examines the open-ended responses using thematic analyses. The following themes emerged from the data: (1) changes in the purpose of sex; (2) changes in sexual identity; (3) decreases in sex drive and desire; (4) increases in sex drive and desire; (5) fluctuations in sex drive and desire; (6) increased sexual experimentation and reflection. The stress, changes in home responsibilities and living situations, and time spent with partners (more or less) has affected individuals by increasing or decreasing their sex drive and desire. Participants responded to changes with self-reflection and awareness, and incorporating new practices (e.g., technology, kink). The purpose of sex has shifted in order to gain intimacy or connect, or to pass time. These changes were perceived as both positive and negative, and more research is needed to determine the durability of these changes.
- Open Access
- 15 April 2021
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Health Psychology
- Vol. 27 (6) , 1498-1506
“Everything feels risky now”: Perceived “risky” sexual behavior during COVID-19 pandemic
Social distancing through the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sexuality and relationships, which may also change risk perceptions beyond traditional definitions (e.g. sexually transmitted infections). This study examines risk perceptions related to sexuality during the pandemic. We present qualitative analyses of a survey of adults in the United States ( N = 333) to identify impacts of COVID-19 on individuals’ risk perceptions. Risky sexual behavior definitions included: (1) COVID-19-related, (2) STI/pregnancy, (3) relationship-related, (4) physical boundaries, (5) drug or alcohol, and (6) multiple risks. Conventional public health messaging may need to incorporate changing risk definitions to address sexual health during the pandemic.
- 15 April 2021
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Health Psychology
- Vol. 27 (6) , 1498-1506
Open Access“Everything feels risky now”: Perceived “risky” sexual behavior during COVID-19 pandemic
Social distancing through the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sexuality and relationships, which may also change risk perceptions beyond traditional definitions (e.g. sexually transmitted infections). This study examines risk perceptions related to sexuality during the pandemic. We present qualitative analyses of a survey of adults in the United States ( N = 333) to identify impacts of COVID-19 on individuals’ risk perceptions. Risky sexual behavior definitions included: (1) COVID-19-related, (2) STI/pregnancy, (3) relationship-related, (4) physical boundaries, (5) drug or alcohol, and (6) multiple risks. Conventional public health messaging may need to incorporate changing risk definitions to address sexual health during the pandemic.