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
Summary
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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