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A study found that 10.3-16.7% of the general population meet the hypersexuality criterion of 7+ orgasms weekly. This percentage varied by age, relationship status, and sex, suggesting the criterion

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sexuality Studies
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Hypersexuality is often diagnosed using orgasm frequency, with a proposed threshold of 7+ orgasms weekly.
  • Previous research primarily focused on clinical or judicial samples, predominantly men.
  • Lack of representative population data hinders accurate assessment of hypersexuality criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide representative population data on total sexual outlet (TSO).
  • To examine TSO variations across age, relationship status, and sex.
  • To assess the impact of question phrasing on TSO data.

Main Methods:

  • Online survey of 1029 participants (442 males, 587 females) recruited via a Qualtrics panel.
  • Data collected from diverse regions across the USA.
Keywords:
Compulsive sexual behavior disorderHypersexualityOrgasmSex driveTotal sexual outlet

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  • Analysis of total sexual outlet (TSO) and its correlation with demographic factors and question wording.

    • Main Results:

    • Between 10.3% and 16.7% of the sample met the 7+ orgasms per week criterion for hypersexuality.
    • Significant variations in TSO were observed based on age, relationship status, and sex.
    • Question phrasing showed minimal impact on reported TSO data.

    Conclusions:

    • The 7+ orgasms per week criterion for hypersexuality shows variable applicability in general population samples.
    • Demographic factors significantly influence total sexual outlet (TSO) rates.
    • Findings offer valuable comparison data for researchers and clinicians assessing hypersexuality.