Sexual Communication & Technology Use in Understudied Relationships: A Qualitative Communicative Interdependence Perspective Study

This study investigated how relational distance relates to sexual communication modality for individuals (n = 415) in primarily LGBTQ, BDSM, or polyamorous relationships; and how they utilized technology to communicate about sex. Findings suggest that most people did not solely rely on a specific co...

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Published in:	Journal of intercultural communication research 2023-11, Vol.52 (6), p.646-665
Main Authors:	Rubinsky, Valerie, Bellegarde, Matraca
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	communicative interdependence perspective Computer mediated communication Personal relationships relational diversity sexting Sexual communication Sexuality Technology
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Summary:	This study investigated how relational distance relates to sexual communication modality for individuals (n = 415) in primarily LGBTQ, BDSM, or polyamorous relationships; and how they utilized technology to communicate about sex. Findings suggest that most people did not solely rely on a specific communication modality to communicate about sex, and 71.5% of the participants reported that they did use technology to communicate with a partner about sex. Those who did utilize technology, used it to have more difficult conversations, sexting and flirting, exploration, planning, and sharing, when distance necessitated technology use, and specific websites or mobile platforms. Implications are discussed.
ISSN:	1747-5759 1747-5767