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Sexual Distress

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relationships-and-sexual-health17 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

health-and-psychology2 years ago•4 min saved

Exploring the Complexities of Masturbation and Self-Actualization

A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that the psychological consequences of masturbation are not solely determined by its frequency. Instead, individuals' perceptions of their masturbation habits and the alignment between their actual and desired frequencies play crucial roles. The study found that both men and women who masturbated more or less than desired tended to report higher levels of sexual distress. The research also revealed that defining "problematic masturbation" is challenging and depends on various criteria. Factors such as childhood trauma and family background were found to impact individuals' perception of problematic masturbation. However, the study's reliance on self-reported data and the collection of data over a decade ago are limitations that should be considered. Future research should explore the relationship between pornography, problematic masturbation, and sexual distress.

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#frequency #health-and-psychology #masturbation