Validation of masturbation parameters: A laboratory study measuring psychophysiological and subjective sexual arousal

Considering masturbation parameters other than frequency provides a more holistic view of this sexual behavior. This study aims to provide validity evidence for masturbation parameters (i.e., negative attitudes toward masturbation, solitary sexual desire, current masturbation frequency, and subjecti...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Sanchez Pérez, Gracia, Granados, Reina, Mangas Juárez, Pablo, Cervilla, Óscar, Sierra, Juan Carlos
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universidad Europea (UEM)
Repositorio:ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científica
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:abacus.universidadeuropea.com:11268/16854
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11268/16854
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Masturbación
Excitación sexual
Sexualidad
Comportamiento sexual
Sexo
Investigación médica
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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Sumario:Considering masturbation parameters other than frequency provides a more holistic view of this sexual behavior. This study aims to provide validity evidence for masturbation parameters (i.e., negative attitudes toward masturbation, solitary sexual desire, current masturbation frequency, and subjective orgasm experience) through their relationship with different measures of sexual arousal (i.e., genital response, rating of sexual arousal, and rating of genital sensations). Eighty young cisgender adults (40 men and 40 women) aged 18 to 30 years, who engaged in heterosexual sexual relationships, participated in a laboratory task in which their sexual arousal was recorded in response to neutral and sexual videos. Regression models were conducted to examine the association between masturbation parameters and sexual arousal measures.