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The Role of Mutual Masturbation within Relationships: Associations with Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Self-Esteem.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We explored mutual masturbation among women and men and investigated associations with sexual satisfaction and sexual self-esteem.

Methods

117 women and 151 men (M_age = 29.7 years), mostly heterosexual, all in current relationships, completed an online survey covering experiences of solo and partnered sexual activities, feelings about mutual masturbation, sexual self-esteem, and sexual satisfaction.

Results

Mutual masturbation was common among both genders. Men reported significantly higher positive feelings about mutual masturbation than women. Recent mutual masturbation was positively associated with sexual satisfaction but not with sexual self-esteem.

Conclusions

These findings have implications for sex and couple therapy and research.

SUBMITTER: Kılıc D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10903564 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The Role of Mutual Masturbation within Relationships: Associations with Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Self-Esteem.

Kılıç Dilan D Armstrong Heather L HL Graham Cynthia A CA

International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health 20230722 4

<h4>Objectives</h4>We explored mutual masturbation among women and men and investigated associations with sexual satisfaction and sexual self-esteem.<h4>Methods</h4>117 women and 151 men (M<sub>age</sub> = 29.7 years), mostly heterosexual, all in current relationships, completed an online survey covering experiences of solo and partnered sexual activities, feelings about mutual masturbation, sexual self-esteem, and sexual satisfaction.<h4>Results</h4>Mutual masturbation was common among both gen ...[more]

PMID: 38596452

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The Role of Mutual Masturbation within Relationships: Associations with Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Self-Esteem.

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Publications

The Role of Mutual Masturbation within Relationships: Associations with Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Self-Esteem.

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