An Examination of Psychophysiological Sexual Arousal in Bisexual Women

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Haberl
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Sexual Attraction ◽  
Physiological Arousal ◽  
Bisexual Women ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Subjective Arousal

This study aims to gain an understanding of the sexual arousal patterns of women who have some degree of sexual attraction to both males and females. Women’s genital arousal has been found to be nonspecific. That is, women have been found to show physiological arousal to stimuli depicting both their preferred and non-preferred gender (Chivers, Seto, & Blanchard, 2007). This previous research has examined arousal patterns of heterosexual and homosexual females but no research to date has focused on bisexual women. Bisexuality has been found to be more prevalent in women than homosexuality (Mosher, Chandra, & Jones, 2005); therefore, it is important to understand the arousal patterns of these women. In the current study, women’s physiological and self-reported arousal will be measured as they view erotic videos varying by degree of sexual activity (e.g., naked exercising, masturbation, coupled intercourse) and varying by gender of the sexual actors. Based on past literature, I expect to find that both physiological and subjective arousal levels will increase as the level of sexual activity in the videos increases (e.g. greater arousal to intercourse than to masturbation). I also expect to find that the correlation between bisexual women’s physiological and subjective arousal will be stronger than the concordance for either heterosexual or homosexual women. Finally, I expect frequency of masturbation, use of erotica, and sex toy use to be positively correlated with women's sexual arousal concordance (between physiological and subjective arousal).

Female Sexual Arousal and Sociosexuality

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Timmers
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Sociosexual Orientation ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Multidimensional Measure ◽  
Female Sexual Arousal ◽  
Relationship Partners ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Subjective Arousal

This study investigates the relationship between sociosexuality (one's willingness to engage in uncomitted sexual activity) and women's patterns of sexual arousal. Assessments are being made of approximately twenty women's subjective and genital arousal to 18 audio clips depicting sexual or neutral ecounters with strangers, friends, and long-term relationship partners. Participants are expected to show the highest genital and subjective arousal to the scenarios demonstrating the level of commitment that corresponds with their sociosexual orientation. Sociosexuality is being assessed using Jackson & Kirkpatrick's (2007) multidimensional measure of sociosexuality and Penke & Asendorpf's (2008) Revised Sociosexual Orientation Inventory (SOI-R). This study will have important implications for our understanding of women's sexual arousal.  

scholarly journals The Power of the Present: Effects of Three Mindfulness Tasks on Women’s Sexual Response

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Velten ◽  
Lori A. Brotto ◽  
Meredith L. Chivers ◽  
Gerrit Hirschfeld ◽  
Jürgen Margraf
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sexual Response ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Imagery Task ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Subjective Sexual Arousal ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Subjective Arousal

Mindfulness-based interventions are effective at improving sexual dysfunctions in women, yet the mechanisms of action are less clear. Our objective was to investigate the impact of three mindfulness exercises on women’s sexual response. Forty-nine women participated in a laboratory session involving a series of 5-min exercises and erotic films. They completed three mindfulness-based exercises and a mental-imagery task. Genital and subjective arousal were measured continuously during erotic films, and genital arousal was measured during the exercises. A focus on the genitals led to greater genital arousal during the exercise. A focus on sensations in the body and on the genitals was associated with greater subjective sexual arousal during erotic films. Effects were small in size. Taken together, the focus of attention during a mindfulness practice may differentially affect genital and subjective sexual arousal and has implications for women experiencing difficulties in different aspects of sexual response.

Orgasm consistency and its relationship to women’s self-reported and genital sexual response

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larah Maunder ◽  
Nina Micanovic ◽  
Jackie S. Huberman ◽  
Meredith L. Chivers
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Stimulus Presentation ◽  
Sexual Motivation ◽  
Incentive Motivation ◽  
Sexual Response ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Incentive Value ◽  
Motivation Model ◽  
Age Range

According to the Incentive Motivation Model (IMM) of sexual response, the rewarding and pleasurable aspects of a sexual act strengthen its incentive value and capacity to trigger sexual motivation. One such sexual reward is orgasm consistency, the percentage of time that orgasm is experienced during a sex act. Orgasm consistency may serve to influence the incentive value of a sexual behaviour. We tested this tenet of the IMM by examining whether orgasm consistency predicted women’s sexual responses to films depicting various sex acts. Data were collected from four separate studies examining women’s genital and subjective sexual response. Participants ( N = 144, age range = 18–65) were presented with neutral and erotic film stimuli while their genital arousal was assessed using vaginal photoplethysmography or thermography. Participants reported their sexual arousal level before, during, and after each stimulus presentation, and completed questionnaires assessing sexual history and experiences, sexual interests, and sexual functioning. Orgasm consistency during penile–vaginal intercourse (PVI) significantly predicted genital arousal to films depicting PVI, but similar relationships were not observed between genital or self-reported arousal and orgasm consistency during receptive oral sex and masturbation. Findings suggest that increasing orgasm consistency to a sex act may increase its incentive value, thereby triggering greater genital response to depictions of that act. Lack of consistent orgasm or generally pleasurable and rewarding sex may limit the capacity of sex acts to trigger sexual motivation in future sexual encounters, thus contributing to low sexual arousal and desire in women.

Ready or Not: Exploring Sexual Arousal with Women who Report Sexual Arousal Difficulties

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Zadorozny
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Doppler Imaging ◽  
Erotic Stimuli ◽  
Heterosexual Women ◽  
Subjective Sexual Arousal ◽  
First Time ◽  
Subjective Arousal ◽  
Report Measure

The purpose of this study is to examine possible differences in genital and subjective components of sexual arousal between women with and without sexual arousal/desire difficulties (SADD). Previous research has focused on physiological differences with women who have SADD, in particular, genital response to erotic stimuli. The pattern of results in the literature indicates that women with SADD exhibit similar genital responses to controls (Meston, Rellini, & McCall, 2010), yet women with SADD typically report a decrease in intensity of genital sensation in sexual situations (Laan, van Driel, & van Lunsen, 2008; Giraldi, Rellini, Pfaus, & Laan, 2013), calling into question the method of measurement employed to assess genitalresponse. In the current study, genital and subjective arousal, along with genital-subjective agreement (i.e., sexual concordance), will be investigated to determine if there is a difference between women with SADD and controls. Participants will include 30 self-identified heterosexual women who will complete a validated self-report measure of sexual function and a session in which they rate their subjective sexual arousal while their genital blood flow is measured in response to various films. Laser Doppler Imaging will be used to measure genital blood flow for the first time in this population. This study could lead to a better understanding of sexual arousal in women with SADD, which will assist with diagnosis, as well as identify areas to focus on when trying to develop treatments for sexual dysfunction.

Voyeuristic Disorder

2019 ◽  
pp. 209-216
Author(s):  
J. Paul Fedoroff
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Classification Of Diseases

Abstract: Voyeuristic disorder is defined as a condition in which a person experiences persistent (at least 6 months), recurrent, and intense sexual arousal from observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity, as manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors. The prevalence of true voyeuristic disorder is estimated to be as high as 12% in men and 4% in women. This chapter discusses the Fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and International Classification of Diseases diagnostic criteria for voyeuristic disorder, in addition to its diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. The recent literature on these topics is reviewed.

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

2016 ◽  
pp. 109-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Goldmeier ◽  
Shalini Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Physiological Arousal ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Arousal Disorder ◽  
Common Etiology ◽  
Uncertain Etiology

Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is a newly recognized condition of uncertain etiology with limited data on successful treatment. It best can be described as persistent physiological arousal in the absence of conscious feelings of sexual desire. PGAD consists of extended periods of sexual excitement that neither diminish on their own nor resolve with ordinary orgasmic experiences. The arousal is distressing, unwanted, and often painful. The majority of PGAD cases have been identified in women. Although the disorder can occur in men, there is no data on prevalence in men and little is known about whether or not there a common etiology is shared with female cases of PGAD. The chapter ends by discussing several possible etiologies and four main treatment options.

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