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Women's Attributions Regarding Why They Have Difficulty Reaching Orgasm.

David L Rowland1, Laura M Cempel1, Aaron R Tempel1

  • 1a Department of Psychology , Valparaiso University , Valparaiso , Indiana , USA.

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|January 4, 2018
PubMed
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Many women experience difficulty reaching orgasm during partnered sex. Common causes include stress, insufficient arousal, and lack of time, with distressed women internalizing these factors more.

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Area of Science:

  • Female sexual health
  • Psychology of sexual response

Background:

  • Female orgasmic difficulty is a common concern.
  • Multivariate reasons for this difficulty are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify perceived causes of orgasmic difficulty in women during partnered sex.
  • To explore differences in attributions between distressed and nondistressed women.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 452 women reporting on reasons for orgasmic difficulty.
  • Analysis of attributions based on self-reported distress levels.

Main Results:

  • Top reported causes: stress/anxiety, insufficient arousal, lack of time.
  • Less frequent causes: body image, pain, lubrication issues, medical factors.

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  • Distressed women showed differences in attributions regarding sexual interest, partner perceptions, stress, and time.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings suggest stress, arousal, and time are key factors in female orgasmic difficulty.
    • Internalization of attributions is more pronounced in distressed women.
    • Potential for targeted interventions addressing these psychological and situational factors.