Abstract
The characteristics common to all human orgasm experiences and potential gender and contextual factors affecting these experiences were investigated in two studies. A two‐dimensional descriptive model of the orgasm experience was evaluated by testing hypotheses concerning (a) fit of the model to adjective‐ratings data describing male and female orgasm experiences, and (b) sexual context effects on the importance of model components. In the first model‐evaluation study, 888 university students (523 women) provided adjective ratings to convey orgasm experiences attained through both solitary masturbation and sex with a partner. In a cross‐validation study, 798 university students (503 women) provided similar ratings to convey orgasm experiences attained either through solitary masturbation or through sex with a partner. Overall, findings supported the utility of a two‐dimensional model of the orgasm experience, an adjective‐rating approach in comparing male and female orgasm, and the importance of examining sexual context effects on the orgasm experience.
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