From Psychologies · Laurena Valette · · 50s
Sexual happiness linked to open attitudes, not more sex
Colombian study finds open sexual views boost happiness more than frequency of sex
In brief
Colombian study finds open sexual views boost happiness more than frequency of sex Open attitudes toward sex increase sexual satisfaction more than sexual activity frequency Originally reported by Psychologies.
Quick answers
- What makes sexual happiness?
- Sexual fulfillment depends less on frequency, partnership, or technique than on how people view sex.
- What is the key takeaway from Sexual happiness linked to open attitudes, not more sex?
- Open attitudes toward sex increase sexual satisfaction more than sexual activity frequency
What makes sexual happiness?
Sexual fulfillment depends less on frequency, partnership, or technique than on how people view sex.
“Les personnes les plus épanouies sexuellement auraient souvent cette attitude en commun, selon une étude”
Key finding: Open views matter most
475 Colombian students showed that open attitudes toward masturbation and oral sex increased sexual satisfaction.
“Les résultats montrent que les personnes qui avaient une attitude favorable envers la masturbation, le sexe oral ou le sexe anal rapportaient aussi davantage de plaisir, de satisfaction et de confiance dans leur sexualité.”
Masturbation's role
Masturbation was the most consistent factor linked to sexual confidence and satisfaction.
“La masturbation ressort même comme le facteur le plus constant.”
Pornography's impact
Attitudes toward pornography did not affect sexual well-being according to the study.
“L'attitude vis-à-vis de la pornographie ne semblait pas influencer le bien-être sexuel.”
Self-knowledge matters
Understanding one's body and desires improves communication with a partner.
“Les chercheurs observent d'ailleurs que les participants les plus âgés rapportaient davantage de satisfaction que les plus jeunes, probablement parce que l'expérience permet progressivement de mieux se connaître.”
The key point
Open attitudes toward sex increase sexual satisfaction more than sexual activity frequency
