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Sexual fantasy

H Leitenberg1, K Henning

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Vermont, Burlington 05405, USA.

Psychological Bulletin
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
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This review explores sexual fantasies, examining gender differences, links to personal factors like satisfaction and orientation, and the nature of "deviant" fantasies. It summarizes current research and suggests future study directions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Human Sexuality
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Sexual fantasy is a key component of human sexual behavior.
  • Understanding sexual fantasies offers insights into psychological and social factors influencing sexuality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the existing research literature on sexual fantasy.
  • To analyze gender similarities and differences in fantasy incidence, frequency, and content.
  • To explore the relationship between sexual fantasies and various psychological and demographic variables, including "deviant" fantasies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of research studies on sexual fantasy.
  • Synthesis of findings related to gender, age, sexual adjustment, orientation, personality, and sexual experience.

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  • Analysis of research on the definition, prevalence, and potential modification of "deviant" sexual fantasies.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified gender similarities and differences in sexual fantasy patterns.
    • Established associations between fantasy characteristics and factors such as age, sexual satisfaction, guilt, sexual orientation, personality, and sexual experience.
    • Examined the concept and implications of "deviant" sexual fantasies, including their link to sexual crimes and potential for modification.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexual fantasy is a complex phenomenon influenced by a multitude of individual and sociocultural factors.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the nuances of sexual fantasy and its role in sexual behavior and adjustment.
    • The review provides a foundation for future investigations into sexual fantasy across diverse populations and contexts.