The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sexual Lives of Polish Young Adults
Helena Perenc, Karolina Pasieka, Kamil Juruś, Karolina Bierć, Rafał Bieś, Marek Krzystanek, Anna Warchala

TL;DR
This study explores how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the sexual lives of young adults in Poland, finding gender-specific changes but no overall decline in sexual functioning.
Contribution
The study provides gender-specific insights into how pandemic-related stressors influenced sexual functioning among Polish young adults.
Findings
Women reported increased pleasure, satisfaction, and orgasm during lockdowns.
Men experienced challenges with erection and ejaculation during the pandemic.
Women had a higher proportion of overall sexual dysfunction compared to men.
Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to daily life in Poland, with restrictions affecting various sectors, including entertainment, education, and travel. The pandemic’s impact extended to intimate aspects of life. This study aimed to compare the sexual functioning of young adults in Poland before and during the pandemic, using the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ-14). Methods: The research involved an online survey with demographic questions, the CSFQ-14 for pre-pandemic sexual functioning, and modified CSFQ-14 questions for the pandemic period. Sexual dysfunction was determined using predefined cutoff scores. Results: Overall, the study found no significant difference in the sexual functioning of young Poles during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before. However, there were gender-specific trends. Women reported enhanced pleasure,…
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Taxonomy
TopicsSexual function and dysfunction studies · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
