ArticleInternational journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health2023
The Role of Mutual Masturbation within Relationships: Associations with Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Self-Esteem.
Article in International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- A qualitative exploration of the psychosocial factors of sexual satisfaction in Iranian newlyweds.PloS one · 2026Article
- "I Should Not Be Doing This Thing": A Qualitative Exploration of Masturbation Experiences Among Young Indian Women.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2026Article
- Unveiling masturbatory sexual behaviours in Nigeria: insights into the prevalence and factors associated with self- and mutual masturbation among the sexually active population.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Male Responses to Female Partners with Genitopelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: A Systematic Review of Biopsychological Impacts and Coping Strategies.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objectives: We explored mutual masturbation among women and men and investigated associations with sexual satisfaction and sexual self-esteem. Methods: 117 women and 151 men (M Results: Mutual masturbation was common among both genders. Men reported significantly higher positive feelings about mutual masturbation than women. Recent mutual masturbation was positively associated with sexual satisfaction but not with sexual self-esteem. Conclusions: These findings have implications for sex and couple therapy and research.
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