Lesbian Bed Death

This event takes its name from a controversial concept that emerged in the 1980s, referring to the idea that sexual frequency declines in long-term lesbian relationships. The term was popularized by sociologist Pepper Schwartz and psychologist Philip Blumstein, whose 1983 study *American Couples* found that lesbian couples reported less frequent sex than heterosexual or gay male couples. However, the concept has been widely criticized for methodological flaws and for ignoring that sexual activity decreases in all long-term relationships.

Attendees can expect an evening that explores this topic through a critical lens, drawing on the research and debates that have surrounded it. The event likely includes discussions or presentations that examine the origins of the term, its impact on lesbian communities, and the subsequent critiques that have reframed it as a myth. It offers a chance to engage with the complexities of lesbian sexuality and relationship dynamics in a thoughtful setting.