ArticleSocioaffective neuroscience & psychology2016
Determinants of female sexual orgasms.
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- The Role of Mutual Masturbation within Relationships: Associations with Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Self-Esteem.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2023Article
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- Masturbation parameters related to orgasm satisfaction in sexual relationships: Differences between men and women.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
- Faking Orgasm: Relationship to Orgasmic Problems and Relationship Type in Heterosexual Women.Sexual medicine · 2021Article
- In Pursuit of Pleasure: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Sexual Pleasure and Gender.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe pursuit of sexual pleasure is a key motivating factor in sexual activity. Many things can stand in the way of sexual orgasms and enjoyment, particularly among women. These are essential issues of sexual well-being and gender equality.
objectiveThis study presents long-term trends and determinants of female orgasms in Finland. The aim is to analyze the roles of factors such as the personal importance of orgasms, sexual desire, masturbation, clitoral and vaginal stimulation, sexual self-esteem, communication with partner, and partner's sexual techniques.
designIn Finland, five national sex surveys that are based on random samples from the central population register have been conducted. They are representative of the total population within the age range of 18-54 years in 1971 (
resultsContrary to expectations, women did not have orgasms that are more frequent by increasing their experience and practice of masturbation, or by experimenting with different partners in their lifetime. The keys to their more frequent orgasms lay in mental and relationship factors. These factors and capacities included orgasm importance, sexual desire, sexual self-esteem, and openness of sexual communication with partners. Women valued their partner's orgasm more than their own. In addition, positive determinants were the ability to concentrate, mutual sexual initiations, and partner's good sexual techniques. A relationship that felt good and worked well emotionally, and where sex was approached openly and appreciatively, promoted orgasms.
conclusionThe findings indicate that women differ greatly from one another in terms of their tendency and capacity to experience orgasms. The improvements in gender equality and sexual education since the 1970s have not helped women to become more orgasmic. Neither has the major increase in masturbation habits (among women in general). One challenge for future studies is to understand why women value their partner's orgasms more than their own.
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