Masturbation frequency and experiences among US women aged 40-65 years: comparisons across different stages of the menopause transition
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Older women continue to experience sexual pleasure and orgasm during masturbation, even through menopause. Menopause does not necessarily lead to negative changes in female sexuality or orgasm quality.
Area Of Science
- Women's Health
- Sexual Health
- Menopause Studies
Background
- Masturbation and orgasm are key components of female sexual health.
- Understanding sexual experiences across the menopause transition is crucial for addressing age-related changes in sexuality.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess masturbation frequency, reasons, and orgasm experiences in women aged 40-65.
- To compare masturbation and orgasm experiences across pre-, peri-, and postmenopausal women.
Main Methods
- An online survey was completed by 1,500 US women aged 40-65.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and ANOVAs to compare groups.
Main Results
- Postmenopausal women masturbated less frequently and rated its importance lower than pre- and perimenopausal women.
- Orgasm occurred during 81% of masturbation instances, with no significant group differences.
- Sex toy use during masturbation was reported by 44.4% of women, with no significant group differences.
Conclusions
- Sexual pleasure and orgasm remain important for many women, irrespective of menopausal stage.
- Menopause is not universally associated with adverse sexual changes, including orgasm attainment during masturbation.
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