Sexual Script
Culturally or personally learned expectations about how sexual or romantic interactions are supposed to unfold.
What This Really Means
Sexual scripts are culturally learned narratives about how intimacy is “supposed” to unfold.
Becoming aware of these scripts allows individuals and partners to question, revise, or reject them.
Examples
Believing sex should follow a specific sequence
assuming who should initiate
expecting certain outcomes from intimacy.
Common Misunderstandings
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Sexual Script points to culturally or personally learned expectations about how sexual or romantic interactions are supposed to unfold, so sexual scripts are natural instincts is a misunderstanding.
Sexual Script points to culturally or personally learned expectations about how sexual or romantic interactions are supposed to unfold, so everyone shares the same script is a misunderstanding.
Sexual Script points to culturally or personally learned expectations about how sexual or romantic interactions are supposed to unfold, so scripts cannot be changed is a misunderstanding.
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Inside LoveIQ
We identify patterns related to Sexual Script by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
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