"Lesbian bed death (or LBD) is another slang term that refers to the idea that lesbians and queer women in monogamous, long-term relationships end up becoming gal pals instead of gal pals, basically living life as roommates and friends sans benefits (aka sex) and are therefore not having any sex as they get older and more comfortable in their relationship."
"The concept of lesbian bed death, which was coined by sexologists Pepper Schwartz and Phillip Blumstein in 1983, has been criticised by LGBTQ+ people, calling it a myth - not least because lesbians have been found to have more orgasms than straight women. Additionally, studies showing that the numbers of people in long-term relationships having less sex grows as they get older and more established in those relationships - no matter your sexual orientation."
Lesbian bed death refers to the idea that lesbians and queer women in long-term monogamous relationships stop having sex and become platonic roommates. The term originated from sexology research in 1983, but there is no scientific consensus supporting it. Research indicates lesbians have more orgasms than straight women, and sexual frequency declines with age and relationship duration regardless of orientation. Relationships commonly experience periods of lower sexual desire that can be addressed through communication, creativity in the bedroom, dating, romantic gestures, or therapy. Treating the concept as inevitable can increase anxiety about sexual inactivity.
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