Cortisol Recovery Differs Among Sexual and Gender Diverse Couples Compared with Cisgender Heterosexual Couples

Key Points

• To explore how cortisol recovery from stress varies between sexual and gender diverse couples and cisgender heterosexual couples.
• Analyzed cortisol levels in different couple types after stress exposure.
• Compared recovery outcomes based on partner support dynamics.
• Sexual and gender diverse couples show improved cortisol recovery with partner support.
• Cisgender heterosexual couples exhibit different recovery patterns, indicating distinct support needs.