scholarly journals Temporal stability of sexual excitation and sexual inhibition in women

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Velten ◽  
Lisa Zahler ◽  
Saskia Scholten ◽  
Jürgen Margraf
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Sexual Risk Taking ◽  
Dual Control ◽  
Sexual Inhibition ◽  
Sexual Excitation ◽  
Partner Characteristics ◽  
Partnership Status ◽  
The Impact

The dual control model of sexual response proposes two factors, sexual excitation (SE) and sexual inhibition (SI), that aim to predict sexual behavior and response. While SE and SI are described as stable traits that influence sexuality-related outcomes such as sexual function or sexual risk-taking, only few studies have presented data on the stability of these factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the temporal stability of SE and SI, and to investigate whether changes in sexual function or partnership status influence SE and SI in a longitudinal sample of women. To address these research questions, the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women (SESII-W) was administered five times over the course of four years. The SESII-W includes two main scales of SE and SI which consist of five (Arousability, Partner characteristics, Sexual power dynamics, Smell, and Setting) and three subscales (Concerns about sexual function, Arousal contingency, Relationship importance), respectively. Data from 553 women (Mage = 31.38, SD = 10.25, Range = 18 – 67) who participated in at least two assessment points were included in this study. Bivariate correlations between baseline and the fifth follow-up assessment indicated a high temporal stability of SE and SI in women (.47 < r < .71). A series of generalized linear models was conducted to investigate the impact of time, changes in sexual function, partnership status, and changes in partnership status on SE and SI. Partner characteristics (SE) was the only scale that showed small increases over time. Across different subscales, improvements in sexual function were associated with higher SE and lower SI. Changes in partnership status and partnership status itself were predictors of one SE- and three SI-related scales. This study suggests a relatively high temporal stability of SE and SI in women and supports the dual control model’s assertion that both factors are stable individual traits. Certain life events such as a new partnership or sexual difficulties may, however, impact time stability of both factors.

scholarly journals Sexual Inhibition and Sexual Excitation Scales in Men: Psychometric Properties of a Polish Adaptation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Nowosielski ◽  
Jacek Kurpisz ◽  
Robert Kowalczyk ◽  
Michał Lew-Starowicz
Keyword(s):  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Sexual Risk Taking ◽  
Sexual Inhibition ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Sexual Excitation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Polish Adaptation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract The present study aimed to develop a Polish version of the Sexual Inhibition/Sexual Excitation Scale (SIS/SES-PL) and explore its psychometric validity in a sample of 498 men aged between 18 and 55 years. We used exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to obtain the best model fit. Out of the 45 items in the original scale, 32 items with eight subscales and three higher-order factors: (sexual excitation [SES], sexual inhibition due to performance failure [SIS1], and sexual inhibition due to performance consequences [SIS2]) were included in the SIS/SES-PL. The SIS/SES-PL was found to have a good and satisfactory fit (comparative fit index = .87; Tucker–Lewis Index = .85; root mean square error of approximation = .054; χ2 = 1108.7; p < .001; test–retest reliability Cronbach’s alpha = .93). A small correlation between age and the SIS1 and SIS2 scores was detected. However, forward multiple regression analysis revealed a significant correlation only between age and SIS1 [β = .23, p < .001, R2 for model = .05; F(1, 494) = 27.52, p < .001]. Furthermore, a moderate correlation between SIS1 and SES2, as well as SIS1 and general inhibition properties (measured using the Behavioral Inhibition Scale), was noted. In the case of SIS2, only small effects were observed, with the highest values for engaging in risky sexual behavior. Out of the total number of 42 variables, a moderate correlation between SES and the following was described: importance of sex, hypersexual behaviors, frequency of masturbation, frequency of sexual activities per month, sexual risk-taking, high promiscuity (measured using the Sociosexual Orientation Inventory Revised-Drive), general activation properties (measured using the Behavioral Activation Scale), neuroticism, and erotophilic tendencies (measured using the Sexual Opinion Survey-Short Form). The results of the study allowed us to conclude that the SIS/SES-PL might be a useful tool for tailoring therapy for men with sexual problems, as well as in the field of clinical research on sexual inhibition and excitation. Furthermore, it is a reliable and useful tool for measuring propensities for sexual excitement and inhibition.

scholarly journals Correction to: Temporal Stability of Sexual Excitation and Sexual Inhibition in Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 891-891
Author(s):  
Julia Velten ◽  
Lisa Zahler ◽  
Saskia Scholten ◽  
Jürgen Margraf
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Sexual Inhibition ◽  
Sexual Excitation

scholarly journals Temporal Stability of Sexual Excitation and Sexual Inhibition in Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 881-889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Velten ◽  
Lisa Zahler ◽  
Saskia Scholten ◽  
Jürgen Margraf
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Sexual Inhibition ◽  
Sexual Excitation

Female sexuality in the context of dual control model

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s850-s850
Author(s):  
R. Kowalczyk ◽  
K. Nowosielski ◽  
J. Kurpisz ◽  
M. Lew-Starowicz
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Structure Interview ◽  
Control Model ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Dual Control ◽  
Sexual Inhibition ◽  
Sexual Excitation ◽  
Dual Control Model

IntroductionDual Control Model (DCM) is one of the contemporary concepts of mechanisms rooted in the central nervous system that control human sexual behaviors. The DCM holds promise for application both in scientific settings and, although at the moment limited, clinical practice. A number of psychometric tools, i.e. the SIS/SES, SES II-W and SES II-W/M questionnaires based on the DCM theoretical assumptions have been developed.MethodsA total of 309 women aged 18–45 were eligible for the study. Inclusion criteria were met by 214 individuals who were included in the further analysis. Sexual excitation/sexual inhibition inventory for women (SESII-W) was used to evaluate sexual inhibition and sexual excitation. Semi-structure interview was used to evaluate sexual function in investigated individuals. Correlation between risky sexual behaviors, FSD and SE/SE was measured.ResultsAmong the women, 28.5% were diagnosed with FSD, with orgasmic dysfunction being the most common, 11.2%. Engaging in risky sexual behavior (having multiple sexual partners and one-night-stand sexual relationships, sexual intercourse with persons known to be HIV-positive, drug users or prostitutes, unprotected vaginal, oral and anal sex, sex for money or drugs and sexual activity while using alcohol and/or psychoactive substances) was associated with higher sexual excitation scores and lower sexual excitation scores of SESII-W. In contrast, the presence of FSD were negatively correlated with SE and positively with SI.ConclusionsDual control model might be a good model describing different sexual behaviors in the population of women.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women and Men

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin R. Milhausen ◽  
Cynthia A. Graham ◽  
Stephanie A. Sanders ◽  
William L. Yarber ◽  
Scott B. Maitland
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Inhibition ◽  
Sexual Excitation
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