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Orgasm and women's waist circumference.

Rui Miguel Costa1, Stuart Brody2

  • 1ISPA-Instituto Universitário, Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia (Eco-Ethology Research Unit), Lisbon, Portugal.

European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
|October 1, 2014
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Increased abdominal fat, measured by waist circumference, is linked to a reduced ability to achieve vaginal orgasm in women. This association did not extend to other forms of sexual activity or orgasm.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Female Sexual Function
  • Obesity and Health

Background:

  • Adiposity is a known risk factor for various health issues, including diminished female sexual function.
  • Waist circumference serves as a key indicator of both subcutaneous and abdominal fat mass.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between larger waist circumference and the absence of vaginal orgasm.
  • To test the hypothesis linking abdominal fat mass to specific aspects of female sexual function.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 120 Portuguese women of reproductive age.
  • Measurement of waist circumference and self-reported sexual activity frequency, including penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) and various orgasm types.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Female orgasmIntercourseWaist circumference

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  • Larger waist circumference correlated with a lack of vaginal orgasm and increased frequency of masturbation.
  • Multiple regression analysis indicated that reduced vaginal orgasm frequency, higher masturbation rates, and older age independently predicted larger waist circumference.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal fat mass appears to negatively impact the capacity for vaginal orgasm.
  • The findings suggest that vaginal orgasm may be more dependent on factors related to partner fitness compared to other orgasmic experiences.