Validation of the Multidimensional Model of the Subjective Orgasm Experience in the Context of Masturbation

Abstract

Background/Objective: The multidimensional model of the subjective orgasm experience has been validated only in the sexual relationship context, with no evidence for its validity in the solitary masturbation context. This study aims to provide validity evidence for this model in the solitary masturbation context by examining the association of its dimensions (affective, sensory, intimacy, and rewards) with different sexual arousal measures. Method: Thirty men and thirty women viewed content-neutral and sexually explicit masturbation films. Subjective orgasm experience, propensity for sexual excitation/inhibition, rating of sexual arousal, rating of genital sensations and genital response (penile erection or vaginal pulse amplitude) were assessed. Regression models were conducted to explain the subjective orgasm experience from sexual arousal measures. Results: Propensity for sexual excitation, propensity for sexual inhibition, and the rating of sexual arousal was associated with the different dimensions of the orgasm experience in men, while in women, the rating of sexual arousal and the rating of genital sensations was associated with the sensory dimension. Conclusions: Validity evidence is provided for the multidimensional model of the subjective orgasm experience in the solitary masturbation context. RESUMENAntecedentes/objetivos: El modelo multidimensional de la experiencia subjetiva del orgasmo ha sido validado en el contexto de las relaciones sexuales, sin evidencias de validez en la masturbación en solitario. Este estudio pretende proporcionar evidencias de validez del modelo en el contexto de la masturbación en solitario examinando la asociación de sus dimensiones (afectiva, sensorial, intimidad y recompensa) con medidas de excitación sexual. Método: Treinta hombres y treinta mujeres visionaron filmes neutros y sexuales explícitos de masturbación. Se evaluó la experiencia subjetiva orgásmica, propensión a la excitación/inhibición sexual, valoración de la excitación sexual, valoración de las sensaciones genitales y respuesta genital (erección peniana o amplitud del pulso vaginal). Se realizaron modelos de regresión para explicar la experiencia subjetiva orgásmica a partir de las medidas de excitación sexual. Resultados: La propensión a la excitación sexual, la propensión a la inhibición sexual y la valoración de la excitación sexual se asociaron con diferentes dimensiones de la experiencia subjetiva orgásmica en hombres. En mujeres, la valoración de la excitación sexual y la valoración de las sensaciones genitales se asociaron con la dimensión sensorial. Conclusiones: Se aportan evidencias de validez al modelo multidimensional de la experiencia subjetiva del orgasmo en el contexto de la masturbación en solitario.

The Empire of Affectivity: Qualitative Evidence of the Subjective Orgasm Experience

“…To date, very few studies have qualitatively addressed aspects related to the orgasmic experience [ 30 ], and we have no precedents from the perspective of a consolidated theoretical model such as the one proposed based on the ORS, specifically its validation in the Spanish population [ 15 , 29 ]. The MMSOE is a theoretical reference in the study of orgasm, having evidence of validity due to the correlation of its dimensions with different measures of sexual excitation [ 27 , 28 ], also showing clinical applicability given the associations between SOE and sexual satisfaction [ 6 , 9 ]. For this study, the tetra-dimensional orgasm conceptualization proposed by the MMSOE based on the ORS was used as a theoretical framework.…”

“…The MMSOE has evidence of validity since its dimensions have been associated with different measures of sexual excitation, both in the context of sexual relationships [ 27 ] and in the context of solitary masturbation [ 28 ]. The fact that the ORS—the scale on which the MMSOE is based—has been validated in the Spanish population, both in the context of heterosexual [ 15 ] and homosexual [ 22 ] relationships and in the context of solitary masturbation in heterosexual [ 29 ] and LGB [ 10 ] individuals, justifies its use as a theoretical background for the present work.…”