Immature psychological defense mechanisms are associated with women's greater desire for and actual engaging in masturbation

Brody, Stuart; Nicholson, Susan

doi:10.1080/14681994.2013.810810

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“…The association of measures of better relationship function and sexual satisfaction with specifically PVI frequency (as opposed to frequency of other sexual behaviors) is consistent with the literature on psychological and psychophysiological differences between sexual behaviors [1–3,5,6,15,29,42–45]. Similarly, the association of measures of better relationship function and satisfaction with specifically VOC (as opposed to other triggers of women's orgasm) is consistent with the literature on psychological and psychophysiological differences between sexual behaviors [1,3,6,10–19,46–52]. Even the original Kinsey data revealed that “marital happiness” was associated with female coital orgasm [53].…”

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confidence: 81%

“…The association of women's masturbation with poorer function is also consistent with previous intimate relationship and psychophysiological research (including in studies controlling for other sexual behaviors) [1–3,10,44]. It is likely that rather than enhancing sexual function, masturbation might undermine PVI and intimate relationship quality [1,3,47,49]. Higher masturbation frequency could also indicate that the sexual contact with her partner is unsatisfactory for her.…”

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Sexual Satisfaction, Sexual Compatibility, and Relationship Adjustment in Couples: The Role of Sexual Behaviors, Orgasm, and Men's Discernment of Women's Intercourse Orgasm

Klapilová

Brody

Krejčová

et al. 2015

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Introduction Research indicated that (i) vaginal orgasm consistency is associated with indices of psychological, intimate relationship, and physiological functioning, and (ii) masturbation is adversely associated with some such measures. Aim The aim of this study was to examine the association of various dyadic and masturbation behavior frequencies and percentage of female orgasms during these activities with: (i) measures of dyadic adjustment; (ii) sexual satisfaction; and (iii) compatibility perceived by both partners. Methods In a sample of 85 Czech long-term couples (aged 20–40; mean relationship length 5.4 years), both partners provided details of recent sexual behaviors and completed sexual satisfaction, Spanier dyadic adjustment, and Hurlbert sexual compatibility measures. Multiple regression analyses were used. Main Outcome Measure The association of sexual behaviors with dyadic adjustment, sexual compatibility, and satisfaction was analyzed. Results In multivariate analyses, women's dyadic adjustment is independently predicted by greater vaginal orgasm consistency and lower frequency of women's masturbation. For both sexes, sexual compatibility was independently predicted by higher frequency of penile–vaginal intercourse and greater vaginal orgasm consistency. Women's sexual satisfaction score was significantly predicted by greater vaginal orgasm consistency, frequency of partner genital stimulation, and negatively with masturbation. Men's sexual satisfaction score was significantly predicted by greater intercourse frequency and any vaginal orgasm of their female partners. Concordance of partner vaginal orgasm consistency estimates was associated with greater dyadic adjustment. Conclusions The findings suggest that specifically penile–vaginal intercourse frequency and vaginal orgasm consistency are associated with indices of greater intimate relationship adjustment, satisfaction, and compatibility of both partners, and that women's masturbation is independently inversely associated with measures of dyadic and personal function. Results are discussed in light of previous research and an evolutionary theory of vaginal orgasm.

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confidence: 81%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 80%

Sexual Satisfaction, Sexual Compatibility, and Relationship Adjustment in Couples: The Role of Sexual Behaviors, Orgasm, and Men's Discernment of Women's Intercourse Orgasm

Klapilová

Brody

Krejčová

et al. 2015

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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“…The long history of stigma and association of masturbation with negative outcomes has been reflected in the extant literature. Research has found associations between masturbation and negative outcomes, such as depression (Brody & Nicholson, 2013;Frohlich & Meston, 2002) and guilt (Bowman, 2014;Carvalheira & Leal, 2013). Bowman (2014) and Carvalheira and Leal (2013) found that women commonly reported shame or guilt as an emotional reaction to their masturbation, resulting in a decreased likelihood of positive physical and psychological outcomes associated with masturbation (Davidson & Darling, 1993).…”

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“It’s Happiness and Relief and Release”: Exploring Masturbation Among Bisexual and Queer Women

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Hargons²

2019

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Researchers have argued that masturbation contributes to sexual health, yet historically, masturbation has been stigmatized (Coleman, 2003). Only a handful of qualitative studies have investigated masturbation (e.g., Fahs & Frank, 2014), and none of these studies have specifically examined queer women's masturbation. In the current study, ten bisexual and queer women (age 19-48; 4 Black, 6 White) were interviewed about their masturbation. Using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006), six themes were identified: a) reasons for masturbating, b) politics of pornography, c) use of sex toys, d) feelings after masturbation, e) promoting masturbation, and f) silence around masturbation. Implications for sexual health and counseling are discussed.

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“…The individual psychological defense mechanisms of early childhood trauma identified in the literature are most often referred to as immature defenses, including, but not limited to, denial, projection, dissociation, displacement, autistic fantasy, and isolation of affect (Brody & Nicholson, 2013) and somatization and alexithymia (Busch, 2014). To treat and manage these clients, the recommended duration of treatment is a long-term endeavor needing the empathy of the therapist and perseverance of the client (Berney, de Roten, Beretta, Kramer, & Despland, 2014;Perry, Presniak, & Olson, 2013).…”

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Perspect Psychiatr Care

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Immature psychological defense mechanisms are associated with women's greater desire for and actual engaging in masturbation

Cited by 14 publications

References 48 publications

Sexual Satisfaction, Sexual Compatibility, and Relationship Adjustment in Couples: The Role of Sexual Behaviors, Orgasm, and Men's Discernment of Women's Intercourse Orgasm

Sexual Satisfaction, Sexual Compatibility, and Relationship Adjustment in Couples: The Role of Sexual Behaviors, Orgasm, and Men's Discernment of Women's Intercourse Orgasm

“It’s Happiness and Relief and Release”: Exploring Masturbation Among Bisexual and Queer Women

Collaborating With the Fortress Around Early Childhood Trauma: A Depth Psychotherapy Process

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