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[Psychologic study of the female orgasm]
1Zentralinstitut für Jugendforschung Leipzig.
Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1987
Summary
This study introduces a new method to assess the female orgasm experience, revealing significant variations in symptom perception and a low mental awareness of physical contractions during orgasm.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Human Sexuality
- Neuroscience
Background:
- The psychological experience of female orgasm remains under-researched compared to its physiological aspects.
- Existing descriptions often rely on anecdotal evidence rather than standardized measurement.
- Understanding the subjective experience is crucial for a comprehensive view of female sexual response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a standardized procedure for quantifying the frequency and intensity of orgasm symptoms.
- To investigate the psychological aspects of female orgasm in a diverse sample.
- To explore the relationship between symptom perception and orgasmic capacity.
Main Methods:
- Development and application of a standardized assessment tool for orgasm symptoms.
- Recruitment of 422 females aged 18-50, including clinical and twin samples.
- Analysis of symptom recognition frequency and intensity.
Main Results:
- Significant inter-individual variability in the perception of 14 selected orgasm symptoms.
- Identification of three distinct symptom clusters.
- A notably low reported mental awareness of physical muscle contractions during orgasm.
- Multiorgasmic women reported higher frequency and intensity of all symptoms.
Conclusions:
- The developed procedure offers a reliable method to study the female orgasm experience.
- Subjective awareness of physical sensations during orgasm varies considerably.
- Further research is needed to understand the low mental reflection of orgasmic contractions.