Emotional Sexual Satisfaction Research Articles

(O-37) PORNOGRAPHY CONSUMPTION AND SEXUAL SATISFACTION IN BRAZILIAN ADULTS

Abstract Introduction/Objective It is estimated that, worldwide, 40 million adults watch pornography regularly. Understanding sexuality as a social construction and sexual satisfaction as a construct with emotional, relational, physical and cultural characteristics. The aim of this research is to understand the relationship between pornography consumption and the sexual behaviors of its consumers; and compare pornography consumption, considering the gender of consumers. Material and Methods Quantitative, correlational and cross-sectional study. The following instruments were used: sociodemographic questionnaire, questionnaire on pornography consumption (frequency, type, form of use, source of content, age of first access and motivation for use), questions on condom use and a rating scale. emotional sexual satisfaction. In total, 993 adults responded to the online survey. Results Pornography consumption patterns differed according to the gender of consumers, in relation to the age of first exposute to pornography, frequency and motivation for consumption. Men started consumption earlier and have a higher frequency of consumption compared to women. Men report use for excitement, avoidance of uncomfortable feelings, and boredom. Among women, use involves sexual activity with a partner, curiosity and learning different practices. In the network analysis, gender played a mediating role between pornography consumption and emotional sexual satisfaction. Condom use was not related to sexual satisfaction or pornography consumption. The violent pornography consumption score was a predictor of lower levels of emotional sexual satisfaction. Conclusions Pornography consumption, both violent and non-violent, and being male are associated with lower levels of emotional sexual satisfaction. Such results can support interventions to promote sexual health. Financing Bolsa PRO-Stricto Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS).

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SEXUAL SATISFACTION AND SELF-RATED HEALTH AMONG MARRIED OLDER PERSONS

This study revealed the prevalence of married older persons experienced physical contact satisfaction was 73.4% while 59.6% of them also reported emotionally satisfied with their sexual life. This study also provided evidence of both physical contact and emotional sexual satisfaction were higher in respondents with good self-rated health compared to respondents with fair health status. The findings indicated physical contact sexual satisfaction is significantly associated with self-rated health among married older persons. The findings from this study highlighted the important of having satisfaction from sexual activity with partner to improve health in later life.

Considering Attachment and Partner Perceptions in the Prediction of Physical and Emotional Sexual Satisfaction

IntroductionAttachment theory provides a framework for understanding sexual satisfaction; in general, research suggests that attachment anxiety and avoidance are associated with decreased sexual satisfaction. Given their different working models of self and other, perceptions of the partner's level of satisfaction might differentially influence people's own perceptions of satisfaction based on their attachment avoidance and anxiety. AimTo examine the predictive value of attachment anxiety and avoidance and perceptions of partner satisfaction in predicting physical and emotional satisfaction after sexual interactions in two studies. MethodsParticipants (study 1, n = 52; study 2, n = 144) completed a one-time survey containing a measurement of attachment and then reported on their physical and emotional sexual satisfaction after each sexual interaction over the course of 2 to 3 weeks. Main Outcome MeasuresThe Experiences in Close Relationships Scale–Revised was completed during the one-time survey, and ratings of personal physical and emotional sexual satisfaction (studies 1 and 2) and perceptions of partner's physical and emotional satisfaction were completed after sexual interactions (study 2). ResultsGreater attachment avoidance was associated with lesser physical and emotional satisfaction. Moreover, when perceiving the partner to be emotionally satisfied, people with more attachment avoidance reported less emotional satisfaction for themselves. For greater attachment anxiety, greater perceived partner satisfaction (physical and emotional) predicted greater personal satisfaction of the two types. ConclusionThe findings support attachment theory as a valuable lens through which to study sexual satisfaction. Moreover, the results suggest that it is important to consider perceptions of partner sexual satisfaction in understanding the sexual satisfaction of people who demonstrate attachment anxiety and avoidance.

The Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy on Sexual Satisfaction and Marital Adjustment of Infertile Couples with Marital Conflicts.

The purpose of this investigation is to determine the efficacy of emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT-C) on enhancement of marital adjustment in infertile couples. This was a semi-experimental study with a pre- and post-test design. We selected 30 infertile couples (60 subjects) by purposive sampling. Couples were randomly assigned to two groups, sample and control. Each group consisted of 15 couples who had marital maladjustment and low sexual satisfaction. Couples answered the marital adjustment and sexual satisfaction questionnaires at baseline after which the sample group received 10 sessions of EFT-C. Results of pre-test and post-test showed that EFT-C significantly impacted marital adjustment and sexual satisfaction. EFT-C had a significant effect on enhancement of satisfaction, cohesion and affectional expression. This approach impacted physical and emotional sexual satisfaction of infertile couples.

INVENTÁRIO DE SATISFAÇÃO SEXUAL

A Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) considera, além do bem-estar físico, mental e social, também a saúde sexual como um dos parâmetros utilizados para se avaliar a qualidade de vida de um indivíduo ou comunidade. No entanto, observa-se que esta é uma área ainda negligenciada no cuidado primário da saúde das populações. O presente artigo se propôs a construir um instrumento capaz de mensurar a satisfação sexual de homens e mulheres que contemple tanto a satisfação emocional quanto o prazer físico. Para isso, foram construídas três escalas: Escala de satisfação sexual emocional, Escala de satisfação com atividades sexuais e a Escala de satisfação com o orgasmo. Com base em uma amostra de 799 sujeitos da população brasileira, foi realizada a análise fatorial e verificação de consistência interna de cada uma das escalas. Essas análises permitiram verificar boas qualidades psicométricas e tornaram-se, assim, uma opção de instrumento de avaliação da satisfação sexual para população brasileira.

Breaking Singles Up: Sexual Satisfaction among Men and Women

ABSTRACT Using the National Health and Social Life Survey, we investigate sexual satisfaction by marital status and gender. We disaggregate the “single” category into “never-married” and “ever-married” individuals, rather than lumping never-married, divorced, separated, and widowed individuals into the “single” category. We argue that the use of a combined category neglects variation between never-married and ever-married single individuals due to differences in age and life-course transitions. We find that self-reports of physical and emotional sexual satisfaction vary between ever-married and never-married single individuals, and also between men and women. Further, we find that intimacy and commitment beliefs are associated with only emotional sexual satisfaction for women but with both physical and emotional sexual satisfaction for men.

A comparison of sexual satisfaction and post‐natal depression in the UK and Taiwan

To compare the sexual expression and sexual satisfaction of women in the UK and Taiwan before and after childbirth, to determine if there is an association between self reported sexual satisfaction and postnatal depression (PND) and the main sources of sexual information for women during this period. A comparative survey of postnatal women in the UK and Taiwan using a selfadministered questionnaire, a semi structured interview and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to investigate sexual satisfaction, sexual expression and main sources of information as well the prevalence of postnatal depression. Seventy per cent of the UK women and 89% of the Taiwanese women were generally satisfied with their sex life during the postnatal period although in both countries women thought that sexual expression was not as important to themselves as to their partner. There were differences in ranking criteria for physical and emotional sexual satisfaction in the two countries. Eighty-three per cent of UK women had sufficient information about sex during the postnatal period compared to 60% of Taiwanese women. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of PND (18% UK, 19% Taiwan p < 0.01 ANOVA) but significant negative associations (correlation coefficient) between 'sexual self-confidence' and PND in the UK (p < 0.01) and Taiwan (p < 0.05). UK Women with an unsatisfactory sex life (p < 0.05), insufficient sexual information (p < 0.05) and sexual worries after birth (p < 0.05) were more likely to have symptoms of PND. There was a strong association between a poor relationship with her partner and PND (p < 0.001). These associations may be either a consequence of or a contributing factor to PND. The observed differences between the two countries may be attributed to cross cultural factors and differences in health care systems although further investigation is required.