Singles Not Sexually Satisfied? Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction in Single versus Partnered Adults
Nantje Fischer
Abstract
Objective: The present study assesses the importance of individual, sexual behavioral, and evaluative factors on sexual satisfaction among single and partnered adults. Method: = 3,063) individuals aged 18-89 from Norway. Results: Higher contentment with sexual activity, sexual intercourse frequency, satisfaction with singlehood, and relationship satisfaction predicted higher sexual satisfaction, across relationship status and sex. Conclusions: To tackle singlism and stereotypes about singles' sex lives, there is a need to further examine sexuality in singlehood.
Topics & Concepts
ContentmentPsychologyHuman sexualitySexual intercourseClinical psychologyOrgasmSample (material)Sexual desireSexually activeDemographySexual dysfunctionSocial psychologyPopulationPsychiatryGender studiesChromatographyChemistrySociologySexual function and dysfunction studiesSexuality, Behavior, and TechnologyAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health