Does the Presence or Anticipation of Orgasm Explain Gender Difference in Sexuality? (Manual Simulation) – UROP Spring Symposium 2021

Does the Presence or Anticipation of Orgasm Explain Gender Difference in Sexuality? (Manual Simulation)

Keithan Lee

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Pronouns: He/Him

Research Mentor(s): Terri Conley, Professor
Research Mentor School/College/Department: Psychology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Presentation Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Session: Session 5 (3pm-3:50pm)
Breakout Room: Room 9
Presenter: 1

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Abstract

Women are less likely to orgasm during their sexual encounters with men. Despite attempts to understand gender differences in the orgasm gap, researchers have yet to determine the reason for these differences. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of manual simulation in explaining the orgasm gap between women and men. This is a four-phases study where 35 mixed-sex couples, at least 25 years of age and in a committed relationship and sexually active for a least six months, will be recruited through flyers, handouts, and online. Participants will engage in two sexual encounters at home, first with no instruction and second with guided instructions. During the second encounter, participants will be instructed to engage in genital simulation until either orgasm has occurred or until at least 10 minutes has elapsed. After their encounter, the participants will complete an exit survey asking if participants orgasmed, their experience during the sexual encounter, and whether or not the participants felt the simulation they received was sufficient. While we do not have the results yet for this study, we expect there to be no statistically significant difference in orgasm occurrence between women and men. If there are statistically significant differences, then we expect the orgasm goal pursuit will be able to better account for the orgasm occurrence compared to gender, meaning that those who score higher on the orgasm goal pursuit will be more likely to have orgasms.

Authors: Keithan Lee
Research Method: Survey Research

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