Before the 1990s, coupled individuals were thought to universally desire partner sex. However, recent studies reveal that many couples opt for celibacy, with significant percentages of both men (35%) and women (37%) reporting no partner sex in the past year. The 2013 revision of the DSM-5 further reflected this shift by removing sexual aversion and sex addiction as diagnoses, acknowledging that these conditions may not necessarily indicate mental health issues, but rather complex personal choices.
As a recent University of Quebec study shows, neither sexual aversion nor sex-porn addiction is caused by anxiety stemming from a sex-negative upbringing.
Current studies reveal that around 35 percent of men and 37 percent of women reported no partner sex at all in the year prior to being surveyed.
In the early 90s, coupled celibacy was deemed a mental health issue, but recent findings indicate it's a more prevalent, non-pathological option for many.
The 2013 DSM-5 update reflects a major shift, removing sexual aversion and sex addiction as official diagnoses, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of sexuality.
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