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Mangas P, Sierra JC, Álvarez-Muelas A, Cervilla O, Sánchez-Pérez GM, Granados R. Validation of the multidimensional model of the subjective orgasm experience in the context of same-sex relationships. Int J Clin Health Psychol 2024; 24:100474. [PMID: 38882232 PMCID: PMC11176964 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2024.100474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Background/objective The Multidimensional Model of the Subjective Orgasm Experience (MMSOE) has been validated in the context of heterosexual relationships, with no evidence in the context of same-sex relationships. This study aims to examine the association of its dimensions (Affective, Intimacy, Sensory, and Rewards) with the propensity for sexual excitation, rating of sexual arousal, rating of genital sensations, and genital response. Method Sixty-eight young adults (34 males and 34 females) who were sexually active with people of the same sex participated in a laboratory task in which they viewed content-neutral and sexually explicit gay films. Regression models were conducted to explain the dimensions of MMSOE from measures of sexual arousal. Results In males, the rating of sexual arousal explained the Sensory dimension, while the genital response explained the Affective dimension, with sexual arousal as a state gaining more prominence. In females, however, the propensity for sexual excitation explained the Sensory dimension, with more salience of sexual arousal as a trait. Conclusions The MMSOE is shown to be a valid theoretical framework for the study of orgasmic experience in the context of same-sex relationships, with clear implications for clinical practice.
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- Pablo Mangas
- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nursey, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Granada, Spain
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Sierra JC, Muñoz-García LE, Mangas P. And how do LGB adults rate their orgasms in a relational context? J Sex Med 2024; 21:255-261. [PMID: 38269427 DOI: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdad170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Subjective orgasm experience (SOE) refers to the perception, assessment, and/or sensation of orgasm on a psychological level, with the particularity that the study of SOE in nonheterosexual populations is currently very scarce. AIM The study sought to analyze differences in SOE dimensions, comparing the intensity of each adjective of the Orgasm Rating Scale (ORS) and creating a ranking of the adjectives that better represent it in LGB men and women. METHODS In a sample of 1475 adults organized into 4 groups according to the type of sexual relationships reported, comparisons were made using multivariate analysis of variance and chi-square tests. OUTCOMES Differences were obtained in the intensity of all the SOE dimensions, and in 23 of the 25 ORS adjectives. RESULTS Lesbians and bisexual women reported higher intensity in SOE compared with bisexual and gay men. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Because the ORS has been established as a good tool for detecting orgasmic difficulties in nonheterosexual populations, this study could provide LGBT affirmative psychotherapy with evidence on how these individuals evaluate their orgasms in a relational context. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS This study extends prior limited knowledge about how LGB people evaluate their orgasmic experiences in the context of sexual relationships. Despite this, the study poses limitations such as nonprobability sampling or the inclusion of exclusively cisgender and young individuals, making it difficult to generalize the results. CONCLUSION Although significant differences were found between LGB men and women, all groups agree on the adjectives they use to describe the subjective experience of orgasm in the context of sexual relationships; therefore, evidence is provided about how LGB people evaluate their orgasmic experiences in this context.
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- Juan Carlos Sierra
- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Mangas P, Sierra JC, Granados R. Effects of Subjective Orgasm Experience in Sexual Satisfaction: A Dyadic Analysis in Same-Sex Hispanic Couples. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2023; 50:346-368. [PMID: 38140887 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2023.2295960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Subjective orgasm experience (SOE) is a component of sexual health that refers to the perception, sensation and/or appraisal of orgasm at a psychological level. This construct has scarcely been studied in non-heterosexual individuals and couples, and never before from a dyadic perspective. In this study, in which 104 same-sex Hispanic couples participated (48 male-male and 56 female-female), we explored the dyadic influence of SOE dimensions on sexual satisfaction, the mediating role of relationship satisfaction on the association of both phases of sexual response, as well as the explanatory capacity that discrepancies in these dimensions had on sexual satisfaction. The results indicated that the orgasmic dimensions that gained more prominence were Affective and Sensory. A dyadic influence of both on sexual satisfaction was observed only in male couples, as well as a detriment of sexual satisfaction when there were discrepancies in them, especially in women. Moreover, relationship satisfaction was a significant mediator between all dimensions of SOE and sexual satisfaction in both types of couples. This work highlights the need to take into account the SOE of both partners and how this individual experience can affect other dimensions of a more interpersonal nature, such as sexual or relationship satisfaction.
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- Pablo Mangas
- Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nursey, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Panzeri M, Mauro D, Ronconi L, Arcos-Romero AI. Development of the Italian version of the Orgasmic Perception Questionnaire (OPQ). PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288850. [PMID: 37874816 PMCID: PMC10597485 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Orgasm is a phase of the human sexual response, and the possible discrepancies between male and female ways to experience it are still not clear in the literature. There is a lack of tools to adequately assess orgasm perception. This study aims to develop an instrument and verify possible differences between males and females. We constructed the Orgasmic Perception Questionnaire (OPQ) through different stages: first, 316 items selection was conducted on a sample of 96 people, where items came mainly from written descriptions of orgasm perception; second, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted on 674 Italian adults with a 63-item OPQ; finally, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on 1100 Italian adults with a 47-item OPQ. In the first study, 63 items fitted an equidistributional pattern and were to form the 63-item OPQ used for EFA. The EFA showed that five factors out of 47 explained 44.01% of the total variance and were named: Ecstasy, Contractions, Relaxation, Power, and Sensations. The confirmatory factor analyses run on the 47-item OPQ confirmed that the five-factor structure fits. Moreover, females scored higher than males with an adequate effect size in two factors: Contractions and Sensations. In conclusion, the OPQ could be a useful tool in both clinical settings and research studies to investigate the perception of orgasmic experience in its totality.
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- Marta Panzeri
- Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialisation, Padua University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of General Psychology, Padua University, Padova, Italy
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- FISPPA–Università degli studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
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Gérard M, Charvier K, Leduc H, Courtois F. Looking Beyond the Chair: Psycho-Perceptual Predictors of Sexual Distress and Sexual Satisfaction in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2023:1-18. [PMID: 37819254 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2023.2260816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Despite a large body of biomedical research, little is known about the psychological and perceptual predictors of sexual satisfaction (SS) and sexual distress (SD) post spinal cord injury (SCI). Guided by a bio-psycho-perceptual framework, this cross-sectional research aimed at assessing SS and SD in a large SCI sample using validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROM). Significant correlates and predictors of SS and SD were also identified. Ninety-one men and women with SCI completed PROMs of SS and SD, as well as psychological (mood, sexual and body esteem) and perceptual (interoceptive awareness, trait mindfulness, sexual mindfulness) factors. Neurological profiles were also assessed, along with experience of orgasm. Correlates of SS and SD were first identified using Pearson's correlations, then multiple hierarchical regression models were computed to isolate predictors. Orgasm experience and psychological factors emerged as moderate correlates of both SS and SD, while neurological factors did not. Interoceptive awareness and trait mindfulness showed weak associations with SD and none with SS. Among the tested predictors, experience of orgasm emerged as the strongest for SS (β = -.29, p < .01), followed by mood, which predicted SS and SD. Sexual and body esteem was predictive of SD only. In sexually active participants, sexual mindfulness predicted both SS (β = 0.55, p < .001) and SD (β = -0.56, p < .001) above and beyond all other variables. This study reveals unique aspects of SS and SD postinjury and supports further consideration of psychological and perceptual dimensions of SCI sexuality in rehabilitation research.
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- Marina Gérard
- Psychology Department, Université du Québec à Montréal
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- Psychology Department, Université du Québec à Montréal
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- Sexology Department, Université du Québec à Montréal
- CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CCSMTL), Gingras Lindsay Montreal Rehabilitation Institute (IRGLM)
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Muñoz-García LE, Gómez-Berrocal C, Sierra JC. Evaluating the Subjective Orgasm Experience Through Sexual Context, Gender, and Sexual Orientation. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2023; 52:1479-1491. [PMID: 36508069 PMCID: PMC10126039 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-022-02493-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The subjective orgasm experience (SOE) is the psychological perception of orgasm sensations and closely related to sexual health. Here, SOE was studied through the context in which it is experienced (sexual relationships and solitary masturbation), gender, and sexual orientation. For this purpose, data were collected from 4255 people (1927 men and 2328 women) of different sexual orientations (heterosexual = 1545; bisexual = 1202; and gay = 1508) who completed two versions of the Orgasm Rating Scale (ORS) for both contexts (i.e., sexual relationships and solitary masturbation) along with a socio-demographic questionnaire. Results showed that the ORS in the context of solitary masturbation is an instrument invariant by gender and sexual orientation. Significant differences in SOE were found by context: it was more intense in the context of sexual relationships (vs. solitary masturbation); by gender: women (vs. men) reported greater intensity; and by sexual orientation, with heterosexual people (vs. gay and bisexual people) having a more intense experience.
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- Laura Elvira Muñoz-García
- Mind, Brain, and Behaviour Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja s/n, 18011, Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behaviour Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja s/n, 18011, Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behaviour Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja s/n, 18011, Granada, Spain.
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Rivas-Koehl M, Dobson K, Ogolsky BG. Sex or Socialization? Replicating Heterosexual Couples' Gender Differences in the Association between Orgasm and Satisfaction in Same-Gender/Sex Couples. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2023; 60:624-633. [PMID: 36445728 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2022.2144989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Orgasm is commonly considered an important aspect of sexual activity. The current study sought to replicate and extend prior work by examining gender/sex differences in the association between orgasm and satisfaction in a sample of same-gender/sex couples. We also examined how desire for an orgasm moderated this association. Although prior research found a curvilinear association between orgasm and satisfaction for heterosexual women (but not men), we found that orgasm curvilinearly predicted relationship and sexual satisfaction across genders/sexes, indicating more frequent orgasm was associated with higher satisfaction only to an extent for all individuals in our sample. We also found that when desire for orgasm was high, orgasm was associated with higher relationship and sexual satisfaction than when desire was low, suggesting that desire for orgasm may differentially affect how orgasm is related to satisfaction. We discuss our findings in terms of sexual scripting theory, contextualizing our results by considering the socially constructed nature of sexuality and how sexual scripts may vary across individuals with different sexual and gender identities.
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- Matthew Rivas-Koehl
- Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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- Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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- Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Cervilla O, Jiménez-Antón E, Álvarez-Muelas A, Mangas P, Granados R, Sierra JC. Solitary Sexual Desire: Its Relation to Subjective Orgasm Experience and Sexual Arousal in the Masturbation Context within a Spanish Population. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11060805. [PMID: 36981462 PMCID: PMC10048235 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11060805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The tridimensional sexual desire proposal (i.e., dyadic to partner, dyadic to attractive other and solitary) has been empirically supported. However, solitary sexual desire and its relationship to other dimensions of sexual functioning has received less attention. Hence, we examined the capacity of solitary sexual desire to explain the subjective orgasm experience (Study 1) and sexual arousal (Study 2) in the context of solitary masturbation. Study 1, composed of 2406 heterosexual adults (M age = 39.72, SD = 11.81), assessed for solitary sexual desire, dyadic sexual desire, and the intensity of the subjective orgasm experience obtained through solitary masturbation, along with other associated parameters. Study 2, consisting of 41 heterosexual young people (M age = 22.49, SD = 3.17), evaluated the genital response (penile circumference/vaginal pulse amplitude) and subjective arousal to sexually explicit films related to solitary masturbation. In both men and women, solitary sexual desire accounted for a significant percentage of the subjective orgasm experience obtained through solitary masturbation. In addition, in women, the propensity for sexual arousal was explained by solitary sexual desire. It is concluded that solitary sexual desire -as opposed to dyadic- is important to explain sexual arousal and orgasm in the solitary masturbation context. These results highlight the importance of addressing sexual desire in the solitary context, given its implications with other dimensions of sexual functioning.
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- Oscar Cervilla
- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nursey, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
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Jones AC, Eddy H. Gender attributions of orgasm non-occurrence in heterosexual relationships and their association with sexual and relationship outcomes. SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP THERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2022.2078958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Adam C. Jones
- Department of Human Development, Family Studies, and Counseling, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, USA
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- Department of Human Development, Family Studies, and Counseling, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, USA
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Arcos-Romero AI, Sierra JC. How do heterosexual men and women rate their orgasms in a relational context? Int J Impot Res 2022; 35:164-169. [PMID: 35306535 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-022-00558-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The orgasm experience refers to the psychological self-evaluation of the orgasm. No previous research has compared the characteristics of the orgasm experience between men and women creating a ranking of the adjectives that better represent it. The main objective of this study was to analyze gender differences in the global orgasm experience, its dimensions, and its descriptive words to examine how do heterosexual people rate their orgasms. A sample of 1619 heterosexual adults (793 men, 826 women) completed a background questionnaire and the Orgasm Rating Scale. Results showed that there were significant gender differences in the global orgasm experience and three of its dimensions. Furthermore, fourteen of the 25 descriptive words showed differences between genders. In the ranking, the top five adjectives that better described the orgasm experience were the same in both genders. In conclusion, although differences across gender in the orgasm experience were observed, heterosexual men and women share similar adjectives to rate their orgasms.
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Mangas P, Granados R, Cervilla O, Sierra JC. Validation of the Orgasm Rating Scale in Context of Sexual Relationships of Gay and Lesbian Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19020887. [PMID: 35055709 PMCID: PMC8776139 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Currently, no validated instrument exists for assessing the subjective experience of orgasm in the gay population. The Orgasm Rating Scale (ORS), previously validated in the heterosexual population, comprises four dimensions: Affective, Sensory, Intimacy, and Rewards. This study validated it for sexual relationships in the gay population by obtaining its factorial invariance by sexual orientation and sex, its internal consistency reliability, and evidence of validity in its relationship with other variables. We assessed 1600 cisgender Spanish adults–heterosexuals, gays, and lesbians–divided into 4, sex-based groups of 400 each, according to the Kinsey scale scores. Participants reported recent experiences of orgasm in the context of sexual relationships and responded to the ORS and other scales assessing attitude toward sexual fantasies and sexual functioning. The ORS structure showed a strict multigroup-level invariance by sexual orientation and sex, confirming its four-dimensional structure. The subjective orgasm intensity was associated with a positive attitude toward sexual fantasies and sexual functioning. Scores obtained on the Affective, Intimacy, and Rewards dimensions confirmed the ability to discriminate between gay people with and without orgasmic difficulties. The ORS’s Spanish version presents good psychometric properties as a validated scale to evaluate the subjective experience of orgasm in the gay population.
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- Pablo Mangas
- Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (P.M.); (O.C.); (J.C.S.)
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- Department of Nursey, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (P.M.); (O.C.); (J.C.S.)
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- Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain; (P.M.); (O.C.); (J.C.S.)
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Reis J, de Oliveira L, Oliveira C, Nobre P. Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Women's Sexual Pleasure: A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR SEXUAL HEALTH 2021; 33:494-515. [PMID: 38595786 PMCID: PMC10903595 DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2021.1910890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Objectives To clarify the psychosocial and behavioral factors related to women's sexual pleasure. Methods A search was conducted on EBSCO and Web of Science databases using the key terms "female sexual pleasure" and "women sexual pleasure" and following PRISMA guidelines. Results 76 articles were identified, referring to sexual practices, individual factors, interpersonal factors, societal factors, and ways of enhancing sexual pleasure. Conclusions Age, sexual experience, arousability, body-esteem, sexual autonomy, and sexual assertiveness seem to benefit women's sexual pleasure, while sexual compliance and a gender power imbalance seem to compromise it. Additional research regarding non-western and non-heterosexual women is still required.
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- Joana Reis
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Center for Psychology at University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Center for Psychology at University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Center for Psychology at University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- HEI-Lab, Lusófona University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CUF Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Center for Psychology at University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Vanderhaeghe D, Albersen M, Weyne E. Focusing on sexual rehabilitation besides penile rehabilitation following radical prostatectomy is important. Int J Impot Res 2021; 33:448-456. [PMID: 33753906 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-021-00420-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Erectile dysfunction is commonly reported after radical prostatectomy. Besides the loss of erections, sexual life after prostatectomy is impacted by urinary incontinence, orgasmic dysfunction, and psychological stress. In this review, we describe classical medical therapies used for erectile function rehabilitation such as PDE5 inhibitors and injection therapy. A vast amount of data support the idea of focusing on restoration of sexual function on top of erectile function after prostatectomy. The important strategies described to rehabilitate sexual function include pelvic floor muscle therapy, couple therapy, appropriate preoperative counseling, and focusing on non-penetrative alternatives. A multidisciplinary approach and including the partner is important. Erectile function alone is not sufficient for satisfactory sexual experience and may not be used as a proxy for sexual quality of life. Adding full-spectrum sexual rehabilitation to a standard penile rehabilitation regimen has the highest chances of obtaining satisfactory sexual outcomes in men and their partners after radical prostatectomy.
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. .,Laboratory for Experimental Urology, Organ systems, Department of Development and Regeneration, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Laboratory for Experimental Urology, Organ systems, Department of Development and Regeneration, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Gérard M, Berry M, Shtarkshall RA, Amsel R, Binik YM. Female Multiple Orgasm: An Exploratory Internet-Based Survey. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2021; 58:206-221. [PMID: 32301626 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2020.1743224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Women's multiorgasmic capacity has long been mentioned in the human sexuality literature. However, due in part to the conceptual vagueness surrounding this phenomenon, few empirical studies have focused on this topic, and our scientific knowledge is currently limited. This exploratory research is mainly aimed at providing a much-needed assessment of the profiles of women reporting multiorgasmic experiences. For this study, 419 sexually diverse women ages 18 through 69 who identified as multiorgasmic completed an online survey assessing variables pertaining to sociodemographic background, context and characteristics of a recent/typical multiorgasmic experience, relationships between multiple orgasm and sexual/nonsexual aspects of life, and sexual and orgasmic history. Data reduction analyses using principal component analysis pointed out that 15 variables of interest were distributed across six components, accounting for a large proportion of the sample's variance. A k-means cluster analysis further revealed that four distinct groups of women could be parsed out. These four groups could be differentiated by three sets of variables-sexual motivation, sexual history, and multiple orgasm characteristics-suggesting that female multiple orgasm is not a unitary phenomenon. This research provides to date the most comprehensive picture of female multiple orgasm and helps refine our conceptual understanding.
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- M Gérard
- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal
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- McGill University Health Center
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- Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine of the Hebrew University and Hadassah
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- Department of Psychology, McGill University
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- Department of Psychology, McGill University
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Sexual desire and its relationship with subjective orgasm experience. Int J Impot Res 2020; 34:93-99. [PMID: 33199846 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-020-00375-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Orgasm and sexual desire are components of the human sexual response. The main objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the sexual desire and dimensions of the subjective orgasm experience. A sample composed of 1161 heterosexual adults, distributed into three age groups (18-34, 35-49, and 50 years old or older), completed a background questionnaire, the Orgasm Rating Scale, and the Sexual Desire Inventory. First, the effect that sex and age have on the subjective orgasm experience was analyzed. Second, correlations between sexual desire and orgasm experience were examined. Also, the predictive capacity that dimensions of sexual desire have on the subjective orgasm experience in the context of sexual relationship was examined. Results showed that age had a significant effect on the intensity of the subjective orgasm experience perceived during sexual relationships with a partner and that this experience decreased as people get older. There was an association between the components of sexual desire and the dimensions of subjective orgasm experience. Furthermore, partner-focused sexual desire contributed in a relevant manner to the subjective orgasm experience. Implications for both research and clinical field are also discussed.
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Busby DM, Leonhardt ND, Leavitt CE, Hanna-Walker V. Challenging the Standard Model of Sexual Response: Evidence of a Variable Male Sexual Response Cycle. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2020; 57:848-859. [PMID: 31865767 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2019.1705960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Historically the male sexual response cycle was seen as uniform and used as the standard for women. Recent research has suggested that men's sexual response cycle may vary more than previously thought. We asked 520 sexually active men between the ages of 18-73 to report on their sexual desire and arousal patterns during their last sexual experience. Using a latent class mixture model from retrospective sexual response data, we found five classes of desire and arousal patterns. These patterns were examined for associations with demographics, outcomes during the sexual experience, and outcomes for the global relationship. The experiences of arousal and desire appear to be indistinguishable for men in this sample. The Fluctuation sexual response class (19% of men) and the High sexual response class (40%) were significantly different from most of the other classes in duration of their sexual experiences and overall satisfaction with their sexual experiences. Still, most sexual response patterns were associated with healthy relational and sexual outcomes. Variability in the male sexual response cycle is important to acknowledge and normalize.
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Quasi-religious Belief in Darwin and Darwinism: “Straw-Men” Scientist Believers Everywhere. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40610-020-00127-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Arcos-Romero AI, Sierra JC. Factors Associated with Subjective Orgasm Experience in Heterosexual Relationships. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2020; 46:314-329. [PMID: 31914865 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2019.1711273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The main objective of this study was to determine the predictive capacity of different variables, organized based on Ecological theory (i.e., personal, interpersonal, social, and ideological), in the intensity of the subjective orgasm experience within the context of heterosexual relationships. The sample was composed of 1,300 adults (547 men, 753 women). The proposed model for men showed that more intense subjective orgasm experience was predicted by age, sexual sensations seeking, sexual satisfaction, and partner-focused sexual desire. The model for women showed that more intense subjective orgasm experience was predicted by age, erotophilia, sexual sensation seeking, partner-focused sexual desire, and sexual satisfaction.
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Centre, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Green TP, Saavedra-Belaunde J, Wang R. Ejaculatory and Orgasmic Dysfunction Following Prostate Cancer Therapy: Clinical Management. Med Sci (Basel) 2019; 7:medsci7120109. [PMID: 31835522 PMCID: PMC6950339 DOI: 10.3390/medsci7120109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The majority of sexual health research has focused on erectile dysfunction following prostate cancer treatment. Ejaculatory and orgasmic dysfunction are significant side effects following the treatment of prostate cancer. Orgasmic dysfunction covers a range of issues including premature ejaculation, anorgasmia, dysorgasmia, and climacturia. This review provides an overview of prevalence and management options to deal with orgasmic dysfunction. A Medline Pubmed search was used to identify articles relating to these problems. We found that orgasmic dysfunction has a very large impact on patients’ lives following prostate cancer treatment and there are ways for physicians to treat it. Management of patients’ sexual health should be focused not only on erectile dysfunction, but on orgasmic dysfunction as well in order to ensure a healthy sexual life for patients and their partners.
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- Travis P. Green
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center – McGovern Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (T.P.G.); (J.S.-B.)
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center – McGovern Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (T.P.G.); (J.S.-B.)
- MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center – McGovern Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (T.P.G.); (J.S.-B.)
- MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Regnerus M. Sexual Media as Competition in the Heterosexual Relationship Market. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2019; 48:2279-2281. [PMID: 30671875 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-019-1399-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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- Mark Regnerus
- Department of Sociology, University of Texas at Austin, 305 E. 23rd St., A1700, Austin, TX, 78712, USA.
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Chadwick SB, Francisco M, van Anders SM. When Orgasms Do Not Equal Pleasure: Accounts of "Bad" Orgasm Experiences During Consensual Sexual Encounters. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2019; 48:2435-2459. [PMID: 31512005 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-019-01527-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Orgasms during consensual sex are often assumed to be wholly positive experiences. This assumption overshadows the possibility that orgasm experiences during consensual sex could be "bad" (i.e., negative and/or non-positive). In the present study, we employed an online survey to explore the possibility that orgasm experiences could be "bad" during consensual sex by asking participants of diverse gender and sexual identities (N = 726, M age = 28.42 years, SD = 7.85) about a subset of potential bad orgasm experiences. Specifically, we asked participants whether they have ever had an orgasm during coerced sex, compliant sex, and/or when they felt pressured to have an orgasm (i.e., orgasm pressure). We also asked participants who had such an experience to describe it, resulting in qualitative descriptions from 289 participants. Using mixed quantitative and qualitative analyses, we found compelling evidence that orgasm experiences can be "bad" during consensual sex. Specifically, many participants described their experiences in negative and/or non-positive ways despite orgasm occurrence, reported that their orgasms were less pleasurable compared to other experiences, and suggested that their orgasm experiences had negative impacts on their relationships, sexuality, and/or psychological health. Participants also suggested that social location shaped their bad orgasm experiences, citing gender and sexual identity, gender identity conflict, race/ethnicity, and religion as important to their perceptions of and responses to their experiences. Results directly challenge the assumption that orgasms during consensual sex are always and/or unilaterally positive experiences.
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- Sara B Chadwick
- Departments of Psychology and Women's Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of English, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Departments of Psychology, Gender Studies, and Neuroscience, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
- Department of Psychology, Queen's University, Humphrey Hall, 61 Arch Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada.
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Adam F, Day J, De Sutter P, Brasseur C. L’utilisation de la pleine conscience dans le traitement du trouble de l’orgasme féminin. SEXOLOGIES 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sexol.2019.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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As described in ethnographies, the 'floating signifiers' of social anthropology appear akin to similar categories in contemporary Western societies such as energy. Both may be embodied in actual experience. The practice of ritual orgasm, Pra-Na, and its relation to the group's cosmology, are intrinsic to a religio-therapeutic community in San Francisco whose ideas derive from reified Western notions of 'vital energy' along with popular Chinese medicine, and in which the second author conducted fieldwork involving participant observation between 2008 and 2009. The article examines closely the formulations of 'energy' in the Western world, and similarities to non-Western concepts such as Melanesian mana, and asks whether the experience of ritualised orgasm by members of the group leads to their notion of cosmic energy, or whether the understanding of embodied energy is purely arbitrary from a somatic perspective. With reference to Durkheim's ([1912]1976. The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life. London: Allen & Unwin) -effervescence, we suggest the former is most likely.
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- Department of Anthropology, University College London, London, UK
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L’orgasme masculin est-il complexe ? Étude exploratoire des discours sur l’orgasme de 923 hommes en couple. SEXOLOGIES 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sexol.2018.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Subjectifying Construction: Situating Desire, Pleasure and Power in Heterosexual Relationships. PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12646-018-0473-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Arcos-Romero AI, Granados R, Sierra JC. Relationship between orgasm experience and sexual excitation: validation of the model of the subjective orgasm experience. Int J Impot Res 2018; 31:282-287. [DOI: 10.1038/s41443-018-0095-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Blair KL, Cappell J, Pukall CF. Not All Orgasms Were Created Equal: Differences in Frequency and Satisfaction of Orgasm Experiences by Sexual Activity in Same-Sex Versus Mixed-Sex Relationships. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2018; 55:719-733. [PMID: 28362180 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2017.1303437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Which sexual activities result in the most frequent and most satisfying orgasms for men and women in same- and mixed-sex relationships? The current study utilized a convenience sample of 806 participants who completed an online survey concerning the types of sexual activities through which they experience orgasms. Participants indicated how frequently they reached orgasm, how satisfied they were from orgasms resulting from 14 sexual activities, and whether they desired a frequency change for each sexual activity. We present the overall levels of satisfaction, frequency, and desired frequency change for the whole sample and also compare responses across four groups of participants: men and women in same-sex relationships and men and women in mixed-sex relationships. While all participants reported engaging in a wide variety of activities that either could, or often did, lead to the experience of orgasm, there were differences in the levels of satisfaction derived from different types of orgasms for different types of participants, who also engaged in such activities with varying degrees of frequency. We discuss group differences within the context of sexual scripts for same- and mixed-sex couples and question the potential explanations for gender differences in the ability to experience orgasm during partnered sexual activity.
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Arcos-Romero AI, Moyano N, Sierra JC. Psychometric Properties of the Orgasm Rating Scale in Context of Sexual Relationship in a Spanish Sample. J Sex Med 2018; 15:741-749. [PMID: 29606627 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Orgasm Rating Scale (ORS) is one of the few self-reported measures that evaluates the multidimensional subjective experience of orgasm. AIM The objective of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the ORS in context of sex-with-partner in a Spanish sample. METHODS We examined a sample of 842 adults from the general Spanish population (310 men, 532 women; mean age = 27.12 years, SD = 9.8). The sample was randomly divided into two, with a balanced proportion of men and women between each sub-sample. Sub-sample 1 consisted of 100 men and 200 women (33.3% and 66.6%) with a mean age of 27.77 years (SD = 10.05). Sub-sample 2 consisted of 210 men and 332 women (38.7% and 61.3%) with a mean age of 26.77 years (SD = 9.65). The ORS, together with the Sexual Opinion Survey-6 and the Massachusetts General Hospital-Sexual Functioning Questionnaire, was administered online. The survey included a consent form, in which confidentiality and anonymity were guaranteed. OUTCOMES Based on exploratory factor analysis, we obtained a reduced 25-item version of the ORS, distributed along 4 dimensions (affective, sensory, intimacy, and rewards). RESULTS We performed both exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The Spanish version of the ORS had adequate values of reliability that ranged from .78-.93. The 4 factors explained 59.78% of the variance. The factor structure was invariant across gender at a configural level. Scores from the ORS positively correlated with erotophilia and sexual satisfaction. The scale was useful to differentiate between individuals with orgasmic difficulties and individuals with no difficulties. We found that individuals with orgasmic difficulties showed a lower intensity in the affective, intimacy, and sensorial manifestations of orgasm. CLINICAL TRANSLATION This version of the ORS could provide an optimum measure for the clinical assessment to identify individuals with difficulties in their orgasmic capacity, thus, it could be used as screening device for orgasmic dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS The ORS is an appropriate measure for its use for both research and clinical purposes. As limitations, quota sampling implies that the extent to which the results can be generalized is modest. Measurement invariance did not reach the level of weak invariance, and it was not tested across sexual orientation because most individuals identified themselves as heterosexual. The ORS is a multidimensional measure of the subjective experience of orgasm which has adequate psychometric properties; it is a reliable and valid scale. Arcos-Romero AI, Moyano N, Sierra JC. Psychometric Properties of the Orgasm Rating Scale in Context of Sexual Relationship in a Spanish Sample. J Sex Med 2018;15:741-749.
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- Faculty of Humanities and Education, University of Zaragoza, Spain
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- Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
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Interest in partner orgasm: Sex differences and relationships with attachment strategies. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2017.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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[Systematic review of the subjective experience of orgasm]. Rev Int Androl 2018; 16:75-81. [PMID: 30300128 DOI: 10.1016/j.androl.2017.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2017] [Revised: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Orgasm is an essential component of the sexual response. Its study has generated results that point out its importance in human sexuality. The aim of the present study was to review the subjective orgasm experience, its evaluation and its association with personal, interpersonal and psychosocial variables. After conducting a literature search in major databases, we provide a total of 121 scientific articles published between 2000 and 2016, in which the subjective orgasm experience was the main variable. The analysis of the related variables shows that personal variables (for example, health and demographic factors) and interpersonal variables (for example, sexual functioning) are the most considered. To conclude, we observe the need to develop standardized instruments to evaluate specifically the subjective orgasm experience and the need to study jointly the associated variables in order to propose explanatory models of orgasm that are useful for clinical practice.
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Tavares IM, Laan ETM, Nobre PJ. Sexual Inhibition is a Vulnerability Factor for Orgasm Problems in Women. J Sex Med 2018; 15:361-372. [PMID: 29396021 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 12/29/2017] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The differential role of psychological traits in the etiology and maintenance of female orgasm difficulties is yet to be consistently established. AIM To investigate the contribution of different psychological trait features (personality, sexual inhibition and excitation, and sexual beliefs) to predict female orgasm and to assess the degree to which these dispositional factors moderate the association between sexual activity and orgasm occurrence in a large community sample of Portuguese women. METHODS 1,002 women (18-72 years, mean age = 26.27, SD = 8.74) completed questionnaires assessing personality traits (NEO-Five Factor Inventory), sexual inhibition and sexual excitation (Sexual Inhibition/Sexual Excitation Scales-Short Form [SIS/SES]), sexual beliefs (Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire), sexual behavior (frequency of sexual activities and frequency of orgasm occurrence), and social desirability (Socially Desirable Response Set). Hierarchical multiple regression and moderation analyses were conducted while controlling for the effect of covariates such as social desirability, sociodemographic and medical characteristics, and relationship factors. OUTCOMES The main outcome measurement was orgasm frequency as predicted and moderated by personality, SIS/SES dimensions, and sexual beliefs. RESULTS Results of the hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated a significant predictive role for sexual inhibition (associated with fear of performance failure [SIS1] and related to the threat of performance consequences) and body image beliefs in female orgasm occurrence. The significant predictive effect of extraversion and of sexual excitation on orgasm frequency ceased to be significant with the insertion of all trait predictors in the final model. Furthermore, SIS1 significantly moderated the relation between sexual activity and orgasm occurrence. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Attention should be given to individual factors impairing orgasmic response in women, particularly sexual inhibition processes. The development of clinical strategies to address and regulate them is recommended. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS Although this study investigated a large community sample, this sample was composed of heterosexual, relatively young women and thus generalization of the present results demands some caution. Social desirability was controlled for in the analyses and questionnaires were not collected face to face, which constitutes a strength of this study because social desirability is lower in self-administered online questionnaires compared with paper-and-pencil questionnaires, particularly for more sensitive sexual issues. CONCLUSION SIS1 was found to be a vulnerability factor for female orgasmic difficulties. Future research should test these findings with different samples, particularly clinical samples of women with orgasmic problems, preferably with the use of longitudinal designs. Tavares IM, Laan ETM, Nobre PJ. Sexual Inhibition is a Vulnerability Factor for Orgasm Problems in Women. J Sex Med 2018;15:361-372.
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- Inês M Tavares
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciencias da Educacao, Porto, Portugal.
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciencias da Educacao, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciencias da Educacao, Porto, Portugal
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Milhausen RR, McKay A, Graham CA, Sanders SA, Crosby RA, Yarber WL, Wood J. Do Associations Between Pleasure Ratings and Condom Use During Penile-Vaginal Intercourse Vary by Relationship Type?: A Study of Canadian University Students. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2018; 55:21-30. [PMID: 28358218 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2017.1298713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Research suggests the relationship between pleasure and condom use during penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) is associated with relationship status. This online study examined pleasure ratings and condom use at last PVI, stratifying by partner type, among a national sample of Canadian university students. Participants were 715 undergraduates (60.7% women, 39.3% men) who reported on their most recent sexual experience. Condom use decreased with level of relationship commitment, whereas ratings of pleasure increased. Overall, participants were more likely to rate their most recent PVI as Very pleasurable when condoms were not used compared to when condoms were used. However, when stratified by partner type, these differences largely disappeared. For women, with one exception, there were no differences in pleasure between PVI with and without condoms across most partner-type categories. Women in committed dating relationships were more likely to report their last PVI as very pleasurable if condoms were not used than women in these same relationships who had used condoms. Across relationship categories, men who did and did not use condoms did not differ in terms of their pleasure ratings. The results of this study suggest relationship context should be taken into account when assessing condom use experiences.
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- Robin R Milhausen
- a Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph; The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University; and the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention , Indiana University
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- c Department of Psychology, University of Southampton; The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University ; and the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention, Indiana University
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- d Department of Gender Studies , Indiana University; The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University; and the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention, Indiana University
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- e Department of Health Behavior, College of Public Health , University of Kentucky; The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University; and the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention, Indiana University
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- f Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University; Department of Gender Studies , Indiana University; The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University; and the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention, Indiana University
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- g Department of Psychology , University of Guelph
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Söderfeldt Y, Droppe A, Ohnhäuser T. Distress, disease, desire: perspectives on the medicalisation of premature ejaculation. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS 2017; 43:865-866. [PMID: 28341756 DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2015-103248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The discovery that certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors delay ejaculation and the later development and approval of dapoxetine as an on-demand treatment option has led to a dramatic increase in medical interest in premature ejaculation. This paper analyses the diagnostic criteria and the discussion within the medical community about suitable treatments against the backdrop of theories of science, sex and gender. Our conclusion is that the diagnosis itself and the suggested treatments contribute to normative models of sexual conduct and therefore reinforce the norms that cause patients' distress over ejaculating 'too soon'.
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- Ylva Söderfeldt
- Institute for History, Theory and Ethics in Medicine, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for History, Theory and Ethics in Medicine, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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Clavell-Hernández J, Martin C, Wang R. Orgasmic Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy: Review of Current Literature. Sex Med Rev 2017; 6:124-134. [PMID: 29108976 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The sexual problem after radical prostatectomy (RP) that has received the most focus in the current literature is erectile dysfunction. However, there are orgasmic complications that encompass orgasm-associated urinary incontinence (climacturia), anorgasmia, changes in orgasmic sensation, and painful orgasm (dysorgasmia). Although the body of research is still growing, there remains a need for physician and patient awareness of these potentially problematic complications. AIM To review the prevalence and management options for different orgasmic dysfunctions after RP. METHODS A Medline PubMed search was used to identify articles related to orgasmic dysfunction, including climacturia, dysorgasmia, anorgasmia, and altered sensation after RP. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Rates and types of orgasmic dysfunction after RP. RESULTS Orgasmic dysfunction encompasses a series of conditions that affect men after RP. These include climacturia, dysorgasmia, anorgasmia, and altered sensation. Although the etiologies and management options remain uncertain, their effect on the sexual health of patients is not negligible. CONCLUSION To provide proper counseling to patients, physicians should be aware of the prevalence of orgasmic side effects after RP. Post-prostatectomy sexual recovery should be focused not only on penile erectile function but also on a satisfactory and healthy sexual life for patients and their partners. Clavell-Hernández J, Martin C, Wang R. Orgasmic Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy: Review of Current Literature. Sex Med Rev 2018;6:124-134.
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- Jonathan Clavell-Hernández
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center-McGovern Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USA; University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center-McGovern Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center-McGovern Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USA; University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Miranda-Sousa AJ, Davila HH, Lockhart JL, Ordorica RC, Carrion RE. Sexual Function after Surgery for Prostate or Bladder Cancer. Cancer Control 2017; 13:179-87. [PMID: 16885913 DOI: 10.1177/107327480601300304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Compromised sexual function is often a side effect for patients following radical surgical procedures for bladder or prostate cancer. Methods The authors review the classification and physiology of sexual function and dysfunction. Moreover, they explain the possible pathophysiology directly resulting from surgery, and they discuss several approaches available to address these problems. Results Options for male sexual dysfunction, primarily erectile dysfunction resulting from radical prostatectomy or surgery for bladder cancer, range from patient education to penile prosthesis implantation. Female sexual dysfunction caused by surgical intervention for bladder cancer includes problems with libido, arousal, orgasm, and dyspareunia. Treatment options for women can include sex therapy, hormonal therapy, and preventive strategies. However, no consensus has been established on the most effective agents and time points to treat male or female sexual dysfunction following radical cystectomies or prostatectomies. The chronic intermittent treatment of erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy has been commonly referred to as penile rehabilitation. Conclusions Additional research is needed to obtain further data concerning sexual dysfunction in both men and women following radical pelvic surgeries. Modification of surgical techniques, the use of various treatment modalities for sexual dysfunction, and the development of new agents will help to successfully minimize or prevent damage and restore normal sexual function after local surgical therapy for prostate or bladder cancer in the future.
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Adam F, Day J, de Sutter P, Brasseur C. Analyse processuelle des facteurs cognitifs du trouble de l’orgasme féminin. SEXOLOGIES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sexol.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Reinert AE, Simon JA. “Did You Climax or Are You Just Laughing at Me?” Rare Phenomena Associated With Orgasm. Sex Med Rev 2017; 5:275-281. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2016] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Dubray S, Gérard M, Beaulieu-Prévost D, Courtois F. Validation of a Self-Report Questionnaire Assessing the Bodily and Physiological Sensations of Orgasm. J Sex Med 2017; 14:255-263. [PMID: 28161081 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Revised: 11/24/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Despite a plethora of research on sexual functioning during the past decades, the field is still lacking standardized measurements specifically characterizing orgasm. Although several validated tools are available to assess sexual function in healthy and clinical populations, items on orgasm are limited to frequency or dichotomous responses. A neurophysiologic model of orgasm developed from previous research in able-bodied and spinally injured populations offers a promising framework for the construction of a new questionnaire. AIM To develop and validate a brief self-report measurement of orgasm by the assessment of bodily and physiologic sensations perceived during climax by able-bodied individuals. Although the currently available tool focuses on the phenomenological sensations associated with climax, the goal of this questionnaire was to capture the more specific genital and extragenital sensations associated with orgasm. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The current Bodily Sensations of Orgasm questionnaire and the Orgasm Rating Scale. METHODS Data from previous research conducted on individuals with spinal cord injury and the available empirical literature provided a pool of 45 items organized into four categories, which were reviewed by an expert panel. Upon review, a 28-item questionnaire was created and administered to a community sample of 227 participants, including men and women, 18 to 73 years old. RESULTS Exploratory factor analyses supported the four-factor model, in which orgasm is comprised of extragenital sensations, genital sensations and spasms, nociceptive sensations, and sweating responses. Overall, a high degree of internal consistency was found for the final 22-item questionnaire (Cronbach α = 0.87), with individual reliability coefficients showing moderate to high internal consistency (r = 0.65-0.79) for each dimension. Overall temporal stability of the measurement was acceptable (r = 0.74). Using the Orgasm Rating Scale, satisfying convergent validity was confirmed, thereby indicating that the two measurements are complementary. CONCLUSION The Bodily Sensations of Orgasm questionnaire allows for a brief evaluation of the physical and physiologic sensations associated with orgasm. Findings also suggest perceptual differences between men and women with regard to climax, with women reporting a larger repertoire of climactic sensations during orgasm.
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- Samantha Dubray
- Department of Psychology Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Psychology Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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Levin RJ, Both S, Georgiadis J, Kukkonen T, Park K, Yang CC. The Physiology of Female Sexual Function and the Pathophysiology of Female Sexual Dysfunction (Committee 13A). J Sex Med 2017; 13:733-59. [PMID: 27114190 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.02.172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2015] [Revised: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The article consists of six sections written by separate authors that review female genital anatomy, the physiology of female sexual function, and the pathophysiology of female sexual dysfunction but excluding hormonal aspects. AIM To review the physiology of female sexual function and the pathophysiology of female sexual dysfunction especially since 2010 and to make specific recommendations according to the Oxford Centre for evidence based medicine (2009) "levels of evidence" wherever relevant. CONCLUSION Recommendations were made for particular studies to be undertaken especially in controversial aspects in all six sections of the reviewed topics. Despite numerous laboratory assessments of female sexual function, genital assessments alone appear insufficient to characterise fully the complete sexual response.
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- Roy J Levin
- Reader in Physiology (Retired), Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK: Section 2.
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- Department of Psychosomatic Gynecology and Sexology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands: Section 3
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- Department of Neuroscience, University Medical Center, Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands: Section 4
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- College of Social and Applied Human Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada: Section 6
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- Department of Urology, Chonnan National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea: Section 5
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- Department of Urology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA: Section 1
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Du K, Zhang C, Presson AP, Tward JD, Brant WO, Dechet CB. Orgasmic Function after Radical Prostatectomy. J Urol 2017; 198:407-413. [PMID: 28322856 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.03.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE We examined postprostatectomy orgasmic function and assessed for potential predictors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 2005 and 2013, 499 men underwent radical prostatectomy and completed quality of life questionnaires prospectively before surgery and at regular postoperative intervals. We used mixed effects logistic regression models to evaluate average differences in followup measures and interactions with time. RESULTS At a median followup of 36 months orgasmic function was worse, stable or improved in 300 (60.1%), 152 (30.5%) and 47 men (9.4%), respectively. Orgasmic function recovery plateaued at 15 to 21 months. High postoperative orgasmic function was positively associated with younger age (50 years or younger vs 51 to 60 OR 3.40, 95% CI 1.56-7.41), nerve sparing (bilateral OR 7.11, 95% CI 2.55-19.77, modified 4.34, 95% CI 1.38-13.58 and unilateral OR 3.93, 95% CI 1.17-13.16), erectile function (OR 4.67, 95% CI 3.32-6.57) and sexual desire (OR 5.51, 95% CI 3.95-7.68) but negatively associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (OR 0.58, 95% CI 0.41-0.82) and urinary incontinence (OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.25-0.56). Although robotic status did not influence orgasmic function in the overall cohort, it was associated with faster recovery on subgroup analysis of 356 patients with long followup. On another subgroup analysis of 235 men with long followup and poor erectile function the association of high preoperative orgasmic function and bilateral nerve sparing with high orgasmic function persisted, suggesting an independent effect on orgasmic function apart from that on erectile function. CONCLUSIONS Orgasmic function recovery after radical prostatectomy is a lengthy process. Predictors of orgasmic function include preoperative orgasmic function, age, nerve sparing status, erectile function, sexual desire and urinary control and function.
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- Kefu Du
- Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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- Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Division of Urology, University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Moskowitz DA, Roloff ME. Recognition and Construction of Top, Bottom, and Versatile Orientations in Gay/Bisexual Men. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2017; 46:273-285. [PMID: 27734170 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-016-0810-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Research on gay and bisexual men's sexual position self-label (i.e., being a top, bottom, or versatile during anal sex) has revealed only independent snapshots of its development by focusing primarily on the influence of penis size. Moreover, the basic chronology of development of the sexual position self-label has barely been addressed. In response, we implemented a survey of 282 gay and bisexual men that measured demographics (including height and penis size), age of sexual recognitions, sexual position self-label, and attitudinal constructs suggested by previous literature as important (e.g., pleasure, control, anxieties, and gender typicality). Results suggested that men's sexual position self-label was learned over a 15-year timespan. Ages of first same-sex genital manipulation and first anal sex experiences were related to age at first self-labeling. With respect to predictors of labels, a multivariate path model was created. The model did not support the direct importance of penis size, but identified indirect paths that linked penis size to top/bottom identification (e.g., smaller penis sizes leading to topping-anxieties and thus, a bottom label). Finding bottoming to be pleasurable and the importance of sexual control dynamics were the only two direct predictors. The path model substantiated the reliance both bottoms and tops show towards seeking (or not seeking among tops) gender typical, sexually dominant partners. It also supported previous evidence regarding race; specifically, while race may activate differences in sexual behavioral dynamics, it is not a great predictor of the sexual position self-label. This study shows that sexual position self-labeling has enormous complexity and cannot be reduced down to penis size.
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- David A Moskowitz
- Department of Epidemiology & Community Health, School of Health Sciences & Practice, New York Medical College, Rm 213, 40 Sunshine Cottage Rd., Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA.
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- Faculty of Communication Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
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Fode M, Serefoglu EC, Albersen M, Sønksen J. Sexuality Following Radical Prostatectomy: Is Restoration of Erectile Function Enough? Sex Med Rev 2017; 5:110-119. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2016.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Revised: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 07/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Simiyon M, Chandra PS, Desai G. Sexual dysfunction among women with Schizophrenia-A cross sectional study from India. Asian J Psychiatr 2016; 24:93-98. [PMID: 27931918 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2016.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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UNLABELLED Sexual dysfunction among women usually has a multifactorial etiology and is also difficult to study in cultures where open discussions about sexuality are not common. Not much is known about sexual function in women with schizophrenia even though it may have a significant impact on their quality of life and maybe influenced by several factors. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the frequency and nature of sexual dysfunction in women with schizophrenia and study its association with marital quality, illness, treatment, and socio-demographic factors. METHODOLOGY This was a cross sectional, hospital-based study conducted among 63 women with schizophrenia attending the outpatient services of a tertiary care psychiatric hospital. Sexual dysfunction was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Side effects of medications, psychopathology, and marital quality were assessed using standard scales. RESULTS Among the 63 women assessed, 44 (70%) reported sexual dysfunction. Impaired desire was reported by all women, impaired arousal by 58 (92.1%), poor lubrication by 30 (47.6%), impaired orgasm by 48(76.2%) poor satisfaction by 44(69.8%) and pain by 23(36.5%). Poor Marital quality ('p' value-0.001), higher scores on general psychopathology of the Positive and Negative symptoms scale of schizophrenia (PANSS) ('p' value-0.049) and side effects such as weight gain, menstrual disturbances, galactorrohea and dry vagina were significantly associated with Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) in univariate analysis. However, multivariate analysis found marital quality alone to be significantly related to FSD.
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- Manjula Simiyon
- Department of Psychiatry, Pondicherry Institute of medical sciences, Pondicherry, 605014, India, India.
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- Professor of psychiatry, Department of psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka,India(1).
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- Professor of psychiatry, Department of psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka,India(1).
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Prause N, Kuang L, Lee P, Miller G. Clitorally Stimulated Orgasms Are Associated With Better Control of Sexual Desire, and Not Associated With Depression or Anxiety, Compared With Vaginally Stimulated Orgasms. J Sex Med 2016; 13:1676-1685. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2014] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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King R, Dempsey M, Valentine KA. Measuring sperm backflow following female orgasm: a new method. SOCIOAFFECTIVE NEUROSCIENCE & PSYCHOLOGY 2016; 6:31927. [PMID: 27799082 PMCID: PMC5087695 DOI: 10.3402/snp.v6.31927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2016] [Revised: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Human female orgasm is a vexed question in the field while there is credible evidence of cryptic female choice that has many hallmarks of orgasm in other species. Our initial goal was to produce a proof of concept for allowing females to study an aspect of infertility in a home setting, specifically by aligning the study of human infertility and increased fertility with the study of other mammalian fertility. In the latter case - the realm of oxytocin-mediated sperm retention mechanisms seems to be at work in terms of ultimate function (differential sperm retention) while the proximate function (rapid transport or cervical tenting) remains unresolved. METHOD A repeated measures design using an easily taught technique in a natural setting was used. Participants were a small (n=6), non-representative sample of females. The introduction of a sperm-simulant combined with an orgasm-producing technique using a vibrator/home massager and other easily supplied materials. RESULTS The sperm flowback (simulated) was measured using a technique that can be used in a home setting. There was a significant difference in simulant retention between the orgasm (M=4.08, SD=0.17) and non-orgasm (M=3.30, SD=0.22) conditions; t (5)=7.02, p=0.001. Cohen's d=3.97, effect size r=0.89. This indicates a medium to small effect size. CONCLUSIONS This method could allow females to test an aspect of sexual response that has been linked to lowered fertility in a home setting with minimal training. It needs to be replicated with a larger sample size.
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- Robert King
- School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland;
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- School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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PAVLIČEV MIHAELA, WAGNER GÜNTER. The Evolutionary Origin of Female Orgasm. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART B-MOLECULAR AND DEVELOPMENTAL EVOLUTION 2016; 326:326-337. [DOI: 10.1002/jez.b.22690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- MIHAELA PAVLIČEV
- Center for Prevention of Preterm Birth; Perinatal Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati Ohio
- Department of Pediatrics; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati Ohio
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Yale University; New Haven Connecticut
- Yale Systems Biology Institute; Yale University; West Haven Connecticut
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences; Yale Medical School; New Haven Connecticut
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Wayne State University; Detroit Michigan
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Multiple Orgasms in Men-What We Know So Far. Sex Med Rev 2016; 4:136-148. [PMID: 27872023 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2015.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Revised: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 12/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is much popular discussion on strategies to facilitate multiple orgasms in men (ie, 100,000+ hits in Google), yet the topic has not received an objective comprehensive review in the literature. AIM To review the literature on male multiple orgasms. METHODS We searched the literature for publications on "male multiple orgasms" and factors influencing male multiple orgasms in Google, PubMed, and PsychINFO. This yielded 15 relevant publications. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A comprehensive overview on the topic of male multiple orgasms and factors that influence the propensity of men to experience multiple orgasms. RESULTS Few men are multiorgasmic: <10% for those in their 20s, and <7% after the age of 30. The literature suggests 2 types of male multiple orgasms: "sporadic" multiorgasms, with interorgasmic intervals of several minutes, and "condensed" multiorgasms, with bursts of 2-4 orgasms within a few seconds to 2 minutes. Multiple orgasms appear physiologically similar to the single orgasm in mono-orgasmic men. However, in a single case study, a multiorgasmic man did not experience with his first orgasm the prolactin surge that usually occurs with orgasm in mono-orgasmic men. Various factors may facilitate multiple orgasms: (1) practicing to have an orgasm without ejaculation; (2) using psychostimulant drugs; (3) having multiple and/or novel sexual partners; or (4) using sex toys to enhance tactile stimulation. However, confirmatory physiological data on any of these factors are few. In some cases, the ability to experience multiple orgasms may increase after medical procedures that reduce ejaculation (eg, prostatectomy or castration), but what factor(s) influence this phenomenon is poorly investigated. CONCLUSION Despite popular interest, the topic of male multiple orgasms has received surprisingly little scientific assessment. The role of ejaculation and physiological change during the refractory period in inhibiting multiple orgasms has barely been investigated.
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