In pursuit of pleasure: A biopsychosocial perspective on sexual pleasure and gender
Objective: Various sources of evidence suggest that men and women differ in their
experience of sexual pleasure. Such gender differences have been attributed to men's …
experience of sexual pleasure. Such gender differences have been attributed to men's …
Psychosocial and behavioral aspects of women's sexual pleasure: A scoping review
J Reis, L de Oliveira, C Oliveira… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
pleasure. Methods A search was conducted on EBSCO and Web of Science databases …
Why humans have sex
Historically, the reasons people have sex have been assumed to be few in number and
simple in nature–to reproduce, to experience pleasure, or to relieve sexual tension. Several …
simple in nature–to reproduce, to experience pleasure, or to relieve sexual tension. Several …
Orgasm equality: Scientific findings and societal implications
Abstract Purpose of Review Studies have consistently found that there is a gendered
orgasm gap, with men experiencing orgasm more frequently than women in heterosexual …
orgasm gap, with men experiencing orgasm more frequently than women in heterosexual …
Determinants of female sexual orgasms
O Kontula, A Miettinen - Socioaffective neuroscience & psychology, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Background The pursuit of sexual pleasure is a key motivating factor in sexual activity. Many
things can stand in the way of sexual orgasms and enjoyment, particularly among women …
things can stand in the way of sexual orgasms and enjoyment, particularly among women …
A brief review and discussion of sex differences in the specificity of sexual arousal
ML Chivers - 2005 - Taylor & Francis
Sex differences in human sexuality are plentiful and include physical, psychological, and
psychophysiological variations (Geary, 1998). Examples include masturbation frequency …
psychophysiological variations (Geary, 1998). Examples include masturbation frequency …
Sexual pleasure and wellbeing
TH Hull - International Journal of Sexual Health, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Pleasure may be the key to the successful working of the reproductive systems of humans.
However, for all the enjoyment sexual relationships can provide, there are countervailing …
However, for all the enjoyment sexual relationships can provide, there are countervailing …
Psychological factors involved in sexual desire, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction: A multi-factorial perspective
This study explored the role of psychological trait factors in sexual desire and sexual activity.
In particular, it investigated how these factors may contribute to maintaining a balance …
In particular, it investigated how these factors may contribute to maintaining a balance …
Women get worse sex: A confound in the explanation of gender differences in sexuality
Gender differences in sexuality have gained considerable attention both within and outside
of the scientific community. We argue that one of the main unacknowledged reasons for …
of the scientific community. We argue that one of the main unacknowledged reasons for …
Human sexuality: How do men and women differ?
LA Peplau - Current directions in psychological science, 2003 - journals.sagepub.com
A large body of scientific research documents four important gender differences in sexuality.
First, on a wide variety of measures, men show greater sexual desire than do women …
First, on a wide variety of measures, men show greater sexual desire than do women …