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Couple's orgasm as a dyadic experience: a scoping review of dyadic data
Catarina A Nóbrega1, Inês Tavares2, Ana Luísa Quinta-Gomes1
1Center for Psychology at University of Porto (CPUP), Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, R. Alfredo Allen, 4200-392 Porto, Portugal.
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|November 3, 2025
Summary
Orgasm frequency and experience are linked to sexual satisfaction and relationship well-being in couples. Women's orgasm, in particular, significantly impacts both partners' well-being in heterosexual relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Human Sexuality
Background:
- Orgasm is crucial for sexual and relational well-being in couples.
- Previous research primarily used an individualistic perspective, neglecting dyadic approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of literature examining orgasm as a predictor of sexual and relational well-being in dyadic contexts.
- To synthesize findings on the role of orgasm within couples' sexual and relational health.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive database search was performed following PRISMA-Scoping Review guidelines.
- Key terms included "orgasm" and "dyadic" across EBSCOhost, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and SciELO.
- Nine eligible studies employing dyadic designs were included in the review.
Main Results:
- Orgasm is consistently associated with both sexual and relational well-being in couples.
- Orgasm frequency and subjective experience correlate with sexual satisfaction, with sexual communication as a mediator.
- Perceptions of partner's orgasm and its attributed importance significantly influence relational outcomes, with a notable emphasis on women's orgasm in heterosexual couples.
Conclusions:
- Future research should explore orgasm as a dyadic experience using daily-diary designs.
- Inclusion of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations is recommended for future studies.
- Understanding the nuanced, unfolding nature of orgasm experiences within daily couple interactions is essential.
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