ArticleSexual health2026
Female orgasm frequency, correlates and measurement in the preconception period.
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backgroundOrgasm can be an important component of sexual wellbeing broadly and specifically in the preconception period, yet epidemiologic research on orgasm is limited.
methodsWe used cross-sectional data from Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO), a cohort study of females attempting conception with one male partner (N = 6022; 2020-2025), to descriptively evaluate orgasm frequency, its correlates and its relationship to orgasm intensity. We used self-reported data to assess orgasm frequency (Likert scale: never/rarely to always/almost always) and intensity (0-10). Across correlates (e.g. encompassing sociodemographic, medical, behavioral factors), we calculated the absolute difference and 95% confidence interval (CI) in the percentage of participants reporting the highest versus lowest orgasm frequency within levels of each correlate, standardized relative to the difference in the full sample.
resultsOver half of the sample reported orgasming 'always', 'almost always' or 'most times' during sexual activity. Partner support was a strong correlate; participants whose partner 'rarely' provided love/affection and emotional support reported less frequent orgasms (standardized percentage-point differences of -11.0, 95% CI -36.7, 14.7 and -27.5, 95% CI -44.4, -10.6, respectively). Irritable bladder syndrome (standardized percentage point difference -15.4, 95% CI -25.5, -5.3), diabetes (standardized percentage point difference -5.8, 95% CI -18.2, 6.7) and depressive symptoms (highest category standardized percentage point difference -11.6, 95% CI -19.3, -4.0) were strong correlates of less frequent orgasms. Participants with lower function on other domains of sexual function reported fewer orgasms.
conclusionsImportant correlates of preconception orgasm frequency spanned relational, clinical and sexual function factors. We discuss implications for conducting etiologic orgasm research.
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