lesbian bed death

noun

A supposed phenomenon by which lesbian couples in committed relationships have less sex than any other type of couple, and generally experience less sexual intimacy the longer the relationship lasts.

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Meanings

nounlesbian bed death (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelifestyleA supposed phenomenon by which lesbian couples in committed relationships have less sex than any other type of couple, and generally experience less sexual intimacy the longer the relationship lasts.

Origin

Coined by American sexologist and sociologist Pepper Schwartz in the book American Couples (1983).

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