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Changeable sexualities and fluid masculinities: The intersections of sexual fluidity with hegemonic masculinity.

Authors :
Grave, Rita
Pinho, Ana R
Marques, António M
Nogueira, Conceição
Source :
Sexualities. Dec2024, Vol. 27 Issue 8, p1510-1528. 19p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article explores the concept of sexual fluidity and its applicability to men's sexual experiences by approaching the surveillance and control of hegemonic masculinity. We carried out semi-structured interviews with 15 participants aged between 20 and 53 who state having experienced sexual fluidity. The analysis conveys how sexuality is a work in progress while highlighting the intersections of masculinities and sexualities in a heteronormative, mononormative, sexually rigid, and hegemonically masculine social context. The results indicate the potential flexibility, malleability, and changeability of all sexual identities, orientations, and experiences when disengaging from a heteronormative approach in sexual relations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13634607
Volume :
27
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sexualities
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180678278
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/13634607231152426