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relationships-and-sexual-health9 days ago•29 min saved

Sex Toys and Younger Partners Linked to Softer Menopause Symptoms

A PsyPost study of 150 perimenopausal and postmenopausal participants found that more frequent orgasms, particularly via masturbation with sex toys, are linked to fewer menopausal symptoms and better mental well-being; dating younger partners and being in consensual non-monogamous relationships also correlated with milder symptoms. The results suggest sexual satisfaction and well-being can buffer menopause, but as a correlational study they do not prove causation, and researchers advocate biopsychosocial approaches and more inclusive product design.

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#consensual-non-monogamy #menopause #orgasm

relationships-and-sexual-health12 days ago•33 min saved

Four-week home fantasy writing boosts sexual desire and reduces distress

A randomized controlled trial with 60 heterosexual adults in Portugal found that four weeks of at-home erotic-writing twice weekly increased sexual desire and overall pleasure while reducing sexual distress and cognitive distractions, and boosted vividness of partner imagery, compared with a non-sexual writing control; researchers say guided sexual fantasy may enhance desire and well-being by shifting attention toward positive intimacy, but note limitations like small, nonclinical sample and self-reported data, and call for replication with larger, diverse groups and longer follow-up.

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#cognitive-distraction #randomized-controlled-study #relationships-and-sexual-health

relationships-and-sexual-health1 month ago•31 min saved

Certainty About Your Feelings for Your Partner Boosts Relationship Happiness and Well‑Being

A 488‑person study (US/UK) found that higher positive attitudes toward a partner predict greater relationship happiness, and certainty in those attitudes amplifies this effect and links to better mental health through increased satisfaction. The strongest effects appeared in long‑term relationships (12+ years). Four‑month follow‑up with 319 participants suggests an indirect path (certainty → satisfaction → well‑being) rather than a direct cause; limitations include a self‑selected sample and short follow‑up period.

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#attitude-certainty #longitudinal-study #mental-health

relationships-and-sexual-health1 month ago•25 min saved

Early trauma and attachment patterns help explain adults’ BDSM role preferences

A Slovenian study found that childhood sexual abuse and insecure adult attachment relate to BDSM role preferences: survivors tended to be submissive, while dismissive attachment linked to dominance and preoccupied attachment to submission. The study also found that non-heterosexual orientation did not mediate these links, and urban dwellers, older participants, and those identifying as bisexual or homosexual reported higher participation. Gender differences emerged with men reporting more submissive roles, but overall the results are correlational with noted limitations (self-report, small subgroups, lack of mental health screening), prompting calls for qualitative research to understand motivations behind these dynamics.

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#attachment-theory #bdsm #childhood-trauma

relationships-and-sexual-health2 months ago•26 min saved

Silent pain during sex: college students report discomfort across genders, but men are less likely to speak up

A study of 263 U.S. college students finds non-medical pain during sex is common for both men and women across penile-vaginal, anal, and non-penetrative activities. Women are more likely to tell partners and stop when hurt; men report pain at comparable rates for vaginal sex but are far less likely to disclose or stop, a pattern linked to traditional gender-role beliefs. Qualitative responses cite embarrassment and the pressure to please. Limitations include a single-university sample; researchers aim to create a standardized questionnaire and expand sampling to improve sex education and partner communication.

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#college-students #communication #gender-roles

relationships-and-sexual-health3 months ago•28 min saved

Pelvic-floor training alone can spark orgasms, study suggests

A case study of a postmenopausal woman trained in pelvic-floor and breathwork shows she can induce orgasms without genital stimulation, accompanied by a prolactin surge similar to genital orgasms. The findings, measured via blood markers and a vaginal pressure device, indicate NGSOs are biologically real and potentially trainable, though the study’s single participant limits generalizability and calls for larger, deeper research into brain activity and broader applications.

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#menopause #non-genitally-stimulated-orgasms #pelvic-floor

relationships-and-sexual-health4 months ago•17 min saved

Large study finds women’s sexual attractions and fantasies are more fluid than men’s

A massive analysis of 56,892 participants across three online datasets found that men show more gender-specific attraction and fantasies, while women exhibit a broader range of attractions and more non-preferred gender interest. Straight men were most exclusive; patterns among gay and lesbian participants varied. The study used direct self-reports and indirect measures (IAT and qIAT) and discusses implications for sexuality theories, including the roles of social norms and objectification. Limitations include online samples and reliance on proxy measures rather than physiological arousal.

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#fantasies #gender-differences #implicit-association-test