Abstract

Theological reflection on Catholic sexual ethics has traditionally placed much focus on the male experience. Magisterial teaching has often suggested a limitation of light intercourse to penile-vaginal penetration that is open to procreation and within the context of marriage. However, a contemporary understanding of the female orgasm raising questions about the role of mutuality and pleasure in sexual relationships. According to the 1990 <em>Kinsey Institute New Report on Sex</em>, between 50 percent and 75 percent of women who report no orgasm as a result of penile penetration experience normal orgasms as a result of other forms of stimulation. In light of this statistics, penile-vaginal intercourse may not be sufficient for a good sexual relationship. The writings of contemporary moral theologians open up conversation for a more explicity just framework for sexual ethics.

Highlights

  • The male orgasm and ejaculation have been the focus of much of Catholic sexual ethics

  • Little attention has been afforded to the female orgasm, as until the 20th century little was noted about the female experience

  • As sexual ethics has historically been a conversation dominated by men, Pellauer questions whether, "orgasm is a the male and female male-dominated standard for evaluating sex,"xvu or whether it is i n fact a legitimate understanding of the feorgasms, while sharing male experience

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Introduction

The male orgasm and ejaculation have been the focus of much of Catholic sexual ethics. A contemporary understanding of the female orgasm raises questions of the roles of pleasure, mutuality, and justice in a heterosexual relationship within the context of a Catholic sexual ethic.

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