Plurisexual Parents: Positive Identity and Associations with Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction

The purpose of this study was to examine associations between dimensions of positive identity (Intimacy and Authenticity) and sexual/relationship satisfaction among plurisexual parents, a population that is understudied despite its prevalence within the LGBTQ+ parenting community. Participants were 605 plurisexual parents (aged 18–64) who were partnered. Multilevel regression models predicting sexual and relationship satisfaction were conducted. Results indicated that identity-related intimacy was positively associated with both sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction. Identity-related authenticity was positively associated only with sexual satisfaction. Results highlight the importance of researching plurisexual parents and suggest that interventions enhancing identity-based intimacy and authenticity may be beneficial for sexual and relational health in this population.