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The Relationship Between Dimensions of Adult Attachment and Motivation for Faking Orgasm in Women
András Láng1, Erin B Cooper2, Norbert Meskó1
1Institute of Psychology, University of Pécs.
Abstract:
Attachment and sexual behavior are both integral parts of adult romantic relationships. Attachment avoidance is linked to impersonal, egocentric sexual activities, whereas the sexuality of anxiously attached individuals revolves around relationship maintenance and the needs of the partner. In this attachment context, faking orgasm might serve as a means for relational regulation. The aim of our study was to investigate the links between dimensions of adult attachment and motives for faking orgasm in women. Young women completed measures of adult attachment and motivations for faking orgasm. Both attachment avoidance and attachment anxiety were related to the use of faked orgasm as a means to avoid negative, shameful feelings. Attachment avoidance was significantly associated with the intention to quickly end sexual intercourse through faking orgasm. Attachment anxiety was associated with the use of faked orgasm to increase sexual arousal and to elevate partners' self-esteem. Results are discussed with regard to relational and sexual goals associated with adult attachment orientations.
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