Coerción sexual dentro de la dinámica de pareja

Abstract

Introduction: Sexual coercion (SC) within the couple has not been researched in depth; this may be because most of its manifestations are normalized by society. This is conceptualized as a set of sexual experiences that occur in a forced or involuntary way as a consequence of intimidation, verbal pressure, or even physical force. Objective: To analyze sexual coercion within couple dynamics and the impact on mental health and sexuality. Methodology: Descriptive literature review of qualitative scope, obtaining information from reliable research databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, Redalyc, Taylor & Francis Online, and others, searching in various languages, which were English, Spanish, Turkish, French, and Portuguese. Results: Findings show that approximately one out of ten female adolescents reported experiencing verbal coercion (VC) in their current relationships. On the other hand, one out of five university students experience it, and between thirty-five percent and seventy-five percent have suffered it at some stage. Conclusion: SC are characterized by myths, roles, norms, and behaviors implicitly imposed by society on each gender. The experimentation of sexual coercion shows consequences on mental and sexual health, finding significant consequences at a psychological, physical, and sexual level, which can interfere with the general well-being of the individual as well as their future relationships.