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Uma análise de fatores associados à masturbação feminina
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Apesar dos benefícios ligados à masturbação estarem amplamente documentados na
literatura, é ainda um tema controverso e estigmatizado, com poucos estudos sobre a realidade
feminina e variáveis psicossociais associadas. Objetivos: (1) averiguar o conhecimento sobre
o corpo genital feminino; (2) estudar as variáveis associadas à frequência de masturbação e
(3) estudar a relação entre a frequência de masturbação na adolescência e a frequência de
orgasmo em práticas sexuais com parceiro(a). Método: Um total de 583 participantes do sexo
feminino (M = 27.8 anos) participaram neste web survey. Resultados: A maioria (62.3%) da
amostra revelou um elevado conhecimento sobre o corpo genital feminino. Cerca de 96%
reportou já se ter masturbado em algum momento da sua vida, sendo a idade média de início
aos 13.9 anos. A frequência mais prevalente de masturbação foi de 1 vez por semana (25.1%).
Uma regressão múltipla hierárquica revelou os seguintes fatores significativamente
associados à frequência de masturbação: idade, nacionalidade, meio onde vive, estado
relacional, frequência de prática religiosa, conhecimento do corpo genital feminino,
autoimagem genital feminina, frequência de masturbação na adolescência, frequência
orgástica na masturbação e frequência orgástica na atividade sexual com parceiro(a). A
frequência de masturbação na adolescência encontrou-se positiva e significativamente
associada à frequência de orgasmo na atividade sexual com parceiro(a). A frequência
orgástica nas diferentes práticas sexuais com parceiros(as) evidenciou diferenças, podendo
estar associadas à orientação sexual. Conclusão: Os resultados salientam a importância de
diversos fatores para a compreensão da masturbação, contribuindo assim para a sua
destigmatização e intervenção.
ABSTRACT: Although the benefits of masturbation are widely documented in the literature, it remains a controversial and stigmatized topic, with few studies on women's realities and associated psychosocial variables. Objectives: (1) to investigate female genital knowledge; (2) to study the variables associated with the frequency of masturbation; and (3) to study the relationship between frequency of adolescent masturbation and orgasm frequency in partnered sexual practices. Method: A total of 583 female participants (M = 27.8 years) completed the web-based survey. Results: The majority (62.3%) of the sample revealed a high level of knowledge about the female genital body. About 96% reported engaging in masturbation at some point in their lifetime, with an average onset age of 13.9 years. The most prevalent frequency of masturbation was once a week (25.1%). A hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that several factors were significantly associated with the frequency of masturbation: age, nationality, place of residence, relationship status, religiosity, female genital knowledge, female genital self-image, frequency of masturbation during adolescence, frequency of orgasm during masturbation, and frequency of orgasm during sexual activity with a partner. The frequency of adolescent masturbation was found to be positively and significantly associated with the frequency of orgasm during sexual activity with a partner. The frequency of orgasm in different sexual practices with partners showed differences that may be related to sexual orientation. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of several factors in understanding masturbation, thus contributing to its destigmatization and intervention.
ABSTRACT: Although the benefits of masturbation are widely documented in the literature, it remains a controversial and stigmatized topic, with few studies on women's realities and associated psychosocial variables. Objectives: (1) to investigate female genital knowledge; (2) to study the variables associated with the frequency of masturbation; and (3) to study the relationship between frequency of adolescent masturbation and orgasm frequency in partnered sexual practices. Method: A total of 583 female participants (M = 27.8 years) completed the web-based survey. Results: The majority (62.3%) of the sample revealed a high level of knowledge about the female genital body. About 96% reported engaging in masturbation at some point in their lifetime, with an average onset age of 13.9 years. The most prevalent frequency of masturbation was once a week (25.1%). A hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that several factors were significantly associated with the frequency of masturbation: age, nationality, place of residence, relationship status, religiosity, female genital knowledge, female genital self-image, frequency of masturbation during adolescence, frequency of orgasm during masturbation, and frequency of orgasm during sexual activity with a partner. The frequency of adolescent masturbation was found to be positively and significantly associated with the frequency of orgasm during sexual activity with a partner. The frequency of orgasm in different sexual practices with partners showed differences that may be related to sexual orientation. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of several factors in understanding masturbation, thus contributing to its destigmatization and intervention.
Descrição
Dissertação de Mestrado realizada sob a
orientação da Professora Doutora Ana
Alexandra Carvalheira, apresentada no Ispa –
Instituto Universitário para obtenção de grau de
Mestre na especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
Palavras-chave
Masturbação feminina Conhecimento da genitália feminina Autoimagem genital feminina Orgasmo Comportamento sexual Female masturbation Female genital knowledge Female genital self-image Orgasm Sexual behaviour