"Who's Coming?": An Analysis of External Variables Affecting Sexual Satisfaction & Orgasm in Sexually Active Adults

Abstract

This study examined the relationships between body checking behaviors and sexually active adults’ expectation to orgasm, as well as the frequency in which they report reaching orgasm with a partner. This study also considered the potential mediating role sexual communication self-efficacy has, both on expectation to orgasm and self-reported frequency of reaching orgasm. Participants (n = 102; 60.8% women) completed an online survey with measures of these constructs. The study’s results indicate that individuals who report expecting to reach orgasm more frequently also report achieving orgasm more often, compared to those who do not have such expectations. In a mediation analysis, sexual communication self-efficacy was not found to play a mediating role between body checking behaviors, expectation to orgasm, and orgasm frequency. These results, while unsupportive of the study’s hypotheses, emphasize the need for further research in the field of human sexuality, regarding body checking behaviors.

Advisor

Clark, Alyssa

Department

Psychology

Publication Date

2024

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis

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