Research has found absence of premarital sexual experience positively correlated with marital adjustment (Davis , 1929; Terman, 1938; Reevy, 1959; Shope and Broderick, 1967). Others raised doubt of this conclusion (Locke, 1951; Burgess and Wallin, 1953; Kinsey et. al, 1953; Ard, 1974).Bell and Balter (1973) found 81% of married women under 26 had premarital intercourse. Since a majority engage in this, it is appropriate to consider premarital intercourse relationship variables to identify marital correlates.In Love, Strong Affection, and Little Affection premarital intercourse relationships were examined. Questions were explored concerning premarital independent variables: number of relationships, length of relationships, number of live-in partners, relationship exclusivity, sexual satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, and gender. Dependent variables were: relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and fidelity, in marriage.This questionnaire study consisted of the Marital Satisfaction Scale (Roach et. al, 1981) and other original items.Subjects were 286 volunteers from Long Island MacArthur airport, 209 of which reported premarital intercourse relationships and 77 who did not, all under age 41, in first marriages.Pearson correlation and t-test were used. The hypothesis was confirmed for only In Love premarital relationships with marital satisfaction and marital sexual satisfaction being positively related to premarital sexual satisfaction.Groups with and without premarital intercourse were not significantly different on marital satisfaction or marital sexual satisfaction. For subjects having premarital intercourse relationships higher marital satisfaction was related to higher number of live-in partners and higher relationship and sexual satisfaction for In Love type. Also for only this type, higher marital sexual satisfaction was related to higher premarital sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction.Having no or few premarital intercourse partners was associated with higher likelihood of fidelity. Other premarital factors associated with higher fidelity were longer In love relationships and higher number of In Love live-in relationships. Lower relationship satisfaction with premarital Strong Affection type also led to higher fidelity. Women were found to have higher likelihood of fidelity.Summarizing, In Love premarital intercourse relationships seem to relate positively to marriage. More independent variables were related to fidelity than the other dependent variables.

This study is concerned with men's sexual fantasies content that appears either within partner's sexual lovemaking or during masturbation. Except fantasy description and classifying it also pays attention to the associations with sexual satisfaction. The study results have proved that they appear much more and in higher variety with masturbation. One of the most popular fantasies is lovemaking with the own partner. Most men state one deviant fantasy at least, homosexual fantasy is an ordinary phenomenon even with heterosexual men. From the point of sexual satisfaction some differences have been approved in the fantasy content in contrast with unsatisfied individuals. Sharing mutual fantasy with the own partner has been approved to be very important.

Text in English / Many African countries including Zimbabwe have scaled up and included male circumcision in their comprehensive HIV Prevention package. However, the impact of male circumcision on male sexual function and satisfaction has remained controversial. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of male circumcision on sexual function and satisfaction in Harare, Zimbabwe. A quantitative study was carried out amongst a sample of 169 circumcised men using a questionnaire. The results showed that circumcision has a positive effect on both male sexual function and satisfaction. It was concluded that undergoing voluntary medical male circumcision have a high degree of satisfaction with the procedure and its consequences in terms of sexual function and satisfaction. It was recommended that men are educated about these findings so as to clear myths and misconceptions around circumcision. / Health Studies / M.P.H.

Hintergrund: Sexuelle Dysfunktionen sind ein häufiges Problem bei Patientinnen mit posttraumatischer Belastungsstörung (PTB). Kaum untersucht ist, ob ein Zusammenhang zwischen der Art des Traumas (sexuell vs. nichtsexuell) und der Häufigkeit sexueller Dysfunktionen bzw. Zufriedenheit besteht und welche Rolle komorbide Depressionen dabei spielen. Zudem wurden verschiedene Störungsbilder (PTB, Angst, Depression) in Bezug auf sexuelle Funktions-/Zufriedenheitsbeeinträchtigungen vergleichend untersucht (klinische Spezifität). Patientinnen und Methoden: Nach der standardisierten klinischen Diagnostik wurden 351 ambulante Psychotherapiepatientinnen folgenden 3 Gruppen zugeteilt: Patientinnen mit PTB (n = 89), mit anderen Angststörungen (n = 157) und mit depressiven Störungen (n = 105). Informationen zur sexuellen Zufriedenheit und Funktionsfähigkeit wurden mit dem Kurzfragebogen für Sexualität (KFS) erhoben. Die Art des Traumas (sexuell vs. nichtsexuell) wurde per Interview erfasst; Depressivität mit dem Beck-Depressions-Inventar (BDI). Ergebnisse: Sexuell traumatisierte PTB-Patientinnen haben ein 4-fach höheres Risiko, Beeinträchtigungen der sexuellen Funktionsfähigkeit zu erleben als PTB-Patientinnen mit nichtsexuellem Trauma. Bei Vorliegen einer depressiven Störung zusätzlich zur PTB steigt das Risiko für sexuelle Dysfunktionen um das 3-fache gegenüber PTB-Patientinnen ohne komorbide Depression. Mit der sexuellen Zufriedenheit hängt die Art des Traumas hingegen nicht zusammen. Während drei Viertel der PTB- und Depressionspatientinnen sexuelle Dysfunktionen berichten, gilt dies nur für jede zweite Angstpatientin (außer PTB). Diskussion: Sowohl die Art des Traumas als auch komorbide Depressionen stehen im Zusammenhang mit sexuellen Dysfunktionen bei PTB-Patientinnen. Insbesondere bei Patientengruppen mit einem erhöhten Risiko für Beeinträchtigungen der sexuellen Funktionen ist es wichtig, die Thematik bei therapeutischen Interventionen zu berücksichtigen. / Background: Sexual dysfunctions are a common problem in female patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, only few studies have investigated the incidence of sexual dysfunctions in PTSD patients accounting for the type of traumatisation (sexual vs non-sexual), the role of co-morbid depression as well as the comparison to other psychiatric disorders (clinical specification). Patients and Methods: In this study, 351 female outpatients were tested with a standardised clinical diagnostic instrument and assigned to the following 3 groups: patients with PTSD (n = 89), with other anxiety disorders (n = 157) and with depressive disorders (n = 105). Information about aspects of sexual satisfaction und sexual functioning was assessed by a short questionnaire (‘Kurzfragebogen für Sexualität’, KFS). The type of trauma was assessed by interview, and the level of depressive symptoms with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: The risk of suffering from sexual dysfunctions was 4 times higher for sexually compared to non- sexually traumatised patients, and 3 times higher in the case of co-morbid depression compared to PTSD patients without co-morbid depression. Yet, there was no association between sexual satisfaction and type of trauma. Only half of the patients with anxiety disorder (except PTSD) suffer from sexual dysfunctions compared to 3 out of 4 patients with depression or PTSD. Discussion: Both the type of trauma and co-morbid depression are related to sexual dysfunction in patients with PTSD. Especially with patient groups that hold an increased risk of developing sexual dysfunctions, it is important to consider this topic during therapeutic interventions. / Dieser Beitrag ist mit Zustimmung des Rechteinhabers aufgrund einer (DFG-geförderten) Allianz- bzw. Nationallizenz frei zugänglich.

MUDr. Watcharaphol Alexandre Kamnerdsiri Determinants of Sexual Satisfaction in Czech Men Page 1 of 5 Determinants of Sexual Satisfaction in Czech Men Abstract Very legitimately, medicine as well as medical literature, especially in the field of sexology, focuses on the study and treatment of all disorders and dysfunctions that affect the human race and its sexuality. Through this thesis, we attempted to resist against this general trend and sought anything that would facilitate or promote a man's achievement of an accomplished and happy sexuality. These terms imply a sexuality that satisfies this man. There is indeed nothing more subjective than sexual satisfaction, despite the easy access to pornographic material that tends to introduce some elements of comparison in the mind of each man, however unrealistic. There are many tools to measure sexual satisfaction. However, it has been demonstrated that assessing sexual satisfaction with a single question is nearly as reliable as using more detailed questionnaires. As this thesis is integrated into a much larger research based on a 90-item questionnaire, it was decided to use only one question regarding sexual satisfaction. However, it has been divided into two variants, one on the overall sex life satisfaction, and the other on the recent sexual satisfaction...

Little research has examined the role of physical activity in relationship functioning. Utilizing two heterosexual subsamples of 618 females and 155 males, results indicated that physical activity was positively correlated with sexual satisfaction and self-esteem for the female subsample, but was not significant for the male subsample. For both subsamples, although physical activity was not a significant unique predictor of relationship functioning in regression analyses, sexual satisfaction and self-esteem each significantly contributed the variance relationship functioning. The findings of this study increase our knowledge of mechanisms that impact sexual satisfaction, self-esteem, and physical activity among women, which in turn can potentially guide treatment planning and interventions.

Hintergrund: Sexuelle Dysfunktionen sind ein häufiges Problem bei Patientinnen mit posttraumatischer Belastungsstörung (PTB). Kaum untersucht ist, ob ein Zusammenhang zwischen der Art des Traumas (sexuell vs. nichtsexuell) und der Häufigkeit sexueller Dysfunktionen bzw. Zufriedenheit besteht und welche Rolle komorbide Depressionen dabei spielen. Zudem wurden verschiedene Störungsbilder (PTB, Angst, Depression) in Bezug auf sexuelle Funktions-/Zufriedenheitsbeeinträchtigungen vergleichend untersucht (klinische Spezifität). Patientinnen und Methoden: Nach der standardisierten klinischen Diagnostik wurden 351 ambulante Psychotherapiepatientinnen folgenden 3 Gruppen zugeteilt: Patientinnen mit PTB (n = 89), mit anderen Angststörungen (n = 157) und mit depressiven Störungen (n = 105). Informationen zur sexuellen Zufriedenheit und Funktionsfähigkeit wurden mit dem Kurzfragebogen für Sexualität (KFS) erhoben. Die Art des Traumas (sexuell vs. nichtsexuell) wurde per Interview erfasst; Depressivität mit dem Beck-Depressions-Inventar (BDI). Ergebnisse: Sexuell traumatisierte PTB-Patientinnen haben ein 4-fach höheres Risiko, Beeinträchtigungen der sexuellen Funktionsfähigkeit zu erleben als PTB-Patientinnen mit nichtsexuellem Trauma. Bei Vorliegen einer depressiven Störung zusätzlich zur PTB steigt das Risiko für sexuelle Dysfunktionen um das 3-fache gegenüber PTB-Patientinnen ohne komorbide Depression. Mit der sexuellen Zufriedenheit hängt die Art des Traumas hingegen nicht zusammen. Während drei Viertel der PTB- und Depressionspatientinnen sexuelle Dysfunktionen berichten, gilt dies nur für jede zweite Angstpatientin (außer PTB). Diskussion: Sowohl die Art des Traumas als auch komorbide Depressionen stehen im Zusammenhang mit sexuellen Dysfunktionen bei PTB-Patientinnen. Insbesondere bei Patientengruppen mit einem erhöhten Risiko für Beeinträchtigungen der sexuellen Funktionen ist es wichtig, die Thematik bei therapeutischen Interventionen zu berücksichtigen. / Background: Sexual dysfunctions are a common problem in female patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, only few studies have investigated the incidence of sexual dysfunctions in PTSD patients accounting for the type of traumatisation (sexual vs non-sexual), the role of co-morbid depression as well as the comparison to other psychiatric disorders (clinical specification). Patients and Methods: In this study, 351 female outpatients were tested with a standardised clinical diagnostic instrument and assigned to the following 3 groups: patients with PTSD (n = 89), with other anxiety disorders (n = 157) and with depressive disorders (n = 105). Information about aspects of sexual satisfaction und sexual functioning was assessed by a short questionnaire (‘Kurzfragebogen für Sexualität’, KFS). The type of trauma was assessed by interview, and the level of depressive symptoms with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: The risk of suffering from sexual dysfunctions was 4 times higher for sexually compared to non- sexually traumatised patients, and 3 times higher in the case of co-morbid depression compared to PTSD patients without co-morbid depression. Yet, there was no association between sexual satisfaction and type of trauma. Only half of the patients with anxiety disorder (except PTSD) suffer from sexual dysfunctions compared to 3 out of 4 patients with depression or PTSD. Discussion: Both the type of trauma and co-morbid depression are related to sexual dysfunction in patients with PTSD. Especially with patient groups that hold an increased risk of developing sexual dysfunctions, it is important to consider this topic during therapeutic interventions. / Dieser Beitrag ist mit Zustimmung des Rechteinhabers aufgrund einer (DFG-geförderten) Allianz- bzw. Nationallizenz frei zugänglich.

Forskning om sexuell hälsa utgår ofta från ett patologiskt perspektiv och sällan belyses att sex kan vara hälsofrämjande. Sexuell nöjdhet är en hälsofrämjande aspekt och kan beskrivas som en individs kognitiva och emotionella attityd gentemot den egna sexuella aktiviteten. Erfarenheter av nära relationer och förmågan att vara närvarande i stunden kan ha betydelse för dessa attityder. Syftet med föreliggande studie var att undersöka sambandet mellan vuxenanknytning, dispositionell mindfulness (dvs tendens att vara medvetet närvarande i vardagen) och sexuell nöjdhet hos svenska universitets- och högskolestudenter. Ett sekundärt syfte var att utvärdera psykometriska egenskaper hos den svenska översättningen av självskattningsformuläret Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ). Totalt 158 respondenter inkluderades i studien efter att via en digital enkät besvarat självskattningsformulären Erfarenheter av Nära Relationer (ENR), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ_SWE) och SSQ. Resultatet visade att samband förekommer mellan fenomenen samt indikerar att relationen mellan vuxenanknytning och sexuell nöjdhet medieras av dispositionell mindfulness. Resultatet tydde på att SSQ är ett reliabelt mätinstrument. Slutsatsen är att trygg anknytning och högre nivå av dispositionell mindfulness är associerat med högre nivå av sexuell nöjdhet. Lägre nivå av sexuell nöjdhet hos personer med mer anknytningsängslighet och/eller anknytningsundvikande tycks helt eller delvis kunna förklaras av att dessa individer också tenderar att vara mindre medvetet närvarande i vardagen. Resultatet bör utvärderas genom replikering och vidare studier bör undersöka andra aspekter som kan ha betydelse för sexuell nöjdhet. Huruvida mindfulness-baserade insatser skulle kunna ge positiva effekter på sexuell nöjdhet, särskilt för individer med otrygg anknytning, är en fråga för framtida forskning. / Research on sexual health is often based on a pathological perspective and rarely emphasize sex as health-promoting. Sexual satisfaction is one health-promoting aspect that can be described as an individuals’ cognitive and emotional attitudes towards their own sexual activity. Experiences of close relationships and the tendency to be mindful could be of significance to these attitudes.  This study aims to examine the relationship between adult attachment, dispositional mindfulness (i.e., tendency to be mindful in everyday life) and sexual satisfaction. A secondary aim was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ) in Swedish. A total of 158 respondents were included in this study after participating in an online survey containing the self-assessment questionnaires Erfarenheter av Nära Relationer (ENR), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ_SWE) and SSQ. The results showed correlations between the variables and that the relationship between adult attachment and sexual satisfaction appears to be mediated by dispositional mindfulness. The results indicate that SSQ is a reliable scale. In conclusion secure attachment and higher levels of dispositional mindfulness are associated with higher levels of sexual satisfaction. Lower sexual satisfaction among individuals with more attachment anxiety and/or avoidance could be explained by their tendency to be less mindful in everyday life. The results should be evaluated through replication and further studies ought to investigate other aspects that may be of significance for sexual satisfaction. Whether mindfulness-based interventions could have positive effects on sexual satisfaction, especially for individuals with insecure attachment, is an issue for future research.

<p>The purpose of this research study was to look at the effects of perceived discrimination and sexual positivity on relationship and sexual satisfaction of sexual minority couples. The present study hypothesizes that there will be a moderating relationship between sexual positivity and perceived discrimination; higher levels of sexual positivity will predict higher relationship and sexual satisfaction, and perceived discrimination will negatively effect relationship and sexual satisfaction of couples with lower sexual positivity. Individuals who identify as a sexual minority were asked to participate in this study and answer survey questions pertaining to the level of satisfaction they experience in their romantic relationship and their sexual relationship, how sex positive the individuals are, and the amount of perceived discrimination that they experience; all through a minority stress lens. The results suggest that neither perceived discrimination nor the interaction between perceived discrimination and sexual positivity has a significant impact on the relationship and sexual satisfaction of sexual minority populations. However, the results of this study do suggest a statistically significant relationship between sexual positivity and relationship and sexual satisfaction of sexual minority couples.</p>

Sexual guilt can occur when one's beliefs or attitudes about sex do not match with their sexual behaviors. Sexual guilt has been studied in the context of religious individuals, but research has produced inconsistent results (Hackathorn et al., 2016; Higgins et al., 2010; Leonhardt et al., 2019; Murray et al., 2007). Through a survey placed on Mturk, this study used 156 participants for data analysis. Data analysis consisted of five regressions. This study found that religiosity and relationship satisfaction are positively associated, sexual guilt and relationship satisfaction are negatively associated, sexual guilt moderated the relationship of religiosity and relationship satisfaction, conflict between sexual attitudes and behaviors was associated with lower relationship satisfaction, religiosity and sexual satisfaction had a positive association, sexual guilt and sexual satisfaction had a negative association, sexual guilt had a moderating effect on religiosity and sexual satisfaction, conflict between attitudes and behaviors was associated with more sexual guilt, and religiosity was found to be positively associated with sexual guilt. This study relates these findings to past research and posits future directions for this field of study.<div><br></div><div><br><br></div>