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(154) A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF FEMALE MASTURBATION PRACTICES AMONGST DIFFERENT POPULATIONS, AGE GROUPS AND THE INFLUENCING FACTORS

  • Urology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Psychiatry and Mental health
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Abstract Objectives To assess efficacy of sexual education in schools, whether female masturbation was included and whether it is sufficient in preparing adolescents for safe, consensual sex.To assess effects of religious, cultural, and parental factors on women’s views towards masturbation. To assess the frequency of the female orgasm when masturbating solo versus with a partner. To assess the nature of women’s emotions experienced when masturbating. Methods Cross-sectional anonymous online questionnaire with 24 questions both multiple choice and open ended. Inclusion criteria was female/identify as female, 18 years and older. Approval of the study by Riga Stradins Research Ethics Committee. Analyzation of data was conducted via the SPSS 27 system. Results With a sample size of 1068 participants, majority were European (46%) and North American (43%) ranging from age 18 and older. Sexual education was insufficient in 64.6% of cases with 43.3-55.8% of participants stating that sexual education was insufficient in preparing them for safe, consensual sex. With 84.4-85.2% stating that female masturbation was not discussed, 59% of participants indicated that female masturbation needs allocation during sexual education. Amongst 39.2% of participants, parents didn't discuss any sexual education with them with 29.8% of all participants being forbidden to engage in pre-marital sexual activity. Amongst those prohibited 38% still masturbated. 1.3% of participants underwent genital mutilation. Assessing frequency of masturbation majority (40.3%) reported to masturbate more than once weekly with the most popular mode of masturbation being sex toys (44%) followed by hands (42%).Comparing the frequency of orgasm while masturbating versus during sexual intercourse with a partner, 59% always report having an orgasm while masturbating solo; compared to 15% when with a partner. Emotions experienced by women during masturbation were mostly positive with the majority feeling relieved (68.7%). Conclusions Sexual education programs in schools need reassessment as they are insufficient in teaching about female masturbation and preparing students for safe and consensual sexual intercourse. Female masturbation should be considered a right to female sexual health, this needs to be ensured and included as a normal topic of discussion, no longer considered a taboo in society. Conflicts of Interest The abovementioned author, has no conflicts of interest to declare concerning the originality of the paper and there is no financial interest to report.

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