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"Bennett-Brown M" Authored Publications:
| Title | Authors | PubMed ID | |
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| 1 | The lifelong orgasm gap: exploring age's impact on orgasm rates | Gesselman AN; Bennett-Brown M; Dubé S; Kaufman EM; Campbell JT; Garcia JR; | 38957591 PSYCHOLOGY |
| 2 | Exploring patterns in mental health treatment and interests of single adults in the United States: a secondary data analysis | Gesselman AN; Kaufman EM; Weeks LYS; Moscovici Z; Bennett-Brown M; Adams OR; Campbell JT; Piazza M; Bhuyan L; Dubé S; Hille JJ; Garcia JR; | 38711766 PSYCHOLOGY |
| Title: | The lifelong orgasm gap: exploring age's impact on orgasm rates | ||||
| Authors: | Gesselman AN, Bennett-Brown M, Dubé S, Kaufman EM, Campbell JT, Garcia JR | ||||
| Link: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38957591/ | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1093/sexmed/qfae042 | ||||
| Publication: | Sexual medicine | ||||
| Keywords: | aging; gender differences; orgasm; orgasm gap; sexual orientation; | ||||
| PMID: | 38957591 | Category: | Date Added: | 2024-07-03 | |
| Dept Affiliation: |
PSYCHOLOGY
1 The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, United States. 2 Department of Communication Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States. 3 Department of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, H4B 1R6, Canada. 4 Department of Gender Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, United States. |
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Background: Research demonstrates significant gender- and sexual orientation-based differences in orgasm rates from sexual intercourse; however, this "orgasm gap" has not been studied with respect to age. Aim: The study sought to examine age-related disparities in orgasm rates from sexual intercourse by gender and sexual orientation. Methods: A survey sample of 24 752 adults from the United States, ranging in age from 18 to 100 years. Data were collected across 8 cross-sectional surveys between 2015 and 2023. Outcomes: Participants reported their average rate of orgasm during sexual intercourse, from 0% to 100%. Results: Orgasm rate was associated with age but with minimal effect size. In all age groups, men reported higher rates of orgasm than did women. Men's orgasm rates ranged from 70% to 85%, while women's ranged from 46% to 58%. Men reported orgasm rates between 22% and 30% higher than women's rates. Sexual orientation impacted orgasm rates by gender but not uniformly across age groups. Clinical translation: The persistence of the orgasm gap across ages necessitates a tailored approach in clinical practice and education, focusing on inclusive sexual health discussions, addressing the unique challenges of sexual minorities and aging, and emphasizing mutual satisfaction to promote sexual well-being for all. Strengths and limitations: This study is the first to examine the orgasm gap with respect to age, and does so in a large, diverse sample. Findings are limited by methodology, including single-item assessments of orgasm and a sample of single adults. Conclusion: This study revealed enduring disparities in orgasm rates from sexual intercourse, likely resulting from many factors, including sociocultural norms and inadequate sex education. |
