Appearance Satisfaction as a Predictor of Specific Sexual Problems and Associated Distress
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Appearance Satisfaction as a Predictor of Specific Sexual Problems and Associated Distress. / Øverup, Camilla S.; Strizzi, Jenna Marie; Cipric, Ana; Træen, Bente; Hald, Gert Martin.
In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 18, No. 9, 2021, p. 1532-1544.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Appearance Satisfaction as a Predictor of Specific Sexual Problems and Associated Distress
AU - Øverup, Camilla S.
AU - Strizzi, Jenna Marie
AU - Cipric, Ana
AU - Træen, Bente
AU - Hald, Gert Martin
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2021 International Society for Sexual Medicine
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Introduction: Appearance dissatisfaction is a sensitive issue and has been tied to depression, dissatisfaction in romantic relationships, and reduced sexual satisfaction. Aim: This study sought to examine associations between appearance satisfaction and specific sexual problems and related distress, testing also the moderating role of relationship satisfaction. Methods: A large web-sample of Norwegians in romantic relationships (N = 2,903) completed a one-time survey. Outcomes: Participants reported on their experience of five different sexual problems and associated level of distress. Results: We found that appearance satisfaction was associated with reporting fewer sexual problems, and specifically, with a smaller likelihood of experiencing problems with lack of enjoyment, lack of excitement, and lack of climax. Furthermore, appearance satisfaction was unrelated to overall sexual problem-related distress, but was associated with feeling less distress about lack of excitement and lack of climax. Relationship satisfaction did not serve as a moderator of the associations. Clinical Translation: These findings suggest the importance of attending to appearance satisfaction when working with clients with multiple sexual problems, particularly those related to excitement and enjoyment. Strengths and Limitations: Strengths of the study include a large sample of partnered adults and assessment of specific sexual problems and associated distress. A limitation is that outcomes were assessed using single items, rather than multi-item scales. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of examining the presence of sexual problems and associated distress separately, and to consider appearance satisfaction as a predictor of sexual functioning. Øverup CS, Strizzi JM, Cipric A, et al. Appearance Satisfaction as a Predictor of Specific Sexual Problems and Associated Distress. J Sex Med 2021;18:1532–1544.
AB - Introduction: Appearance dissatisfaction is a sensitive issue and has been tied to depression, dissatisfaction in romantic relationships, and reduced sexual satisfaction. Aim: This study sought to examine associations between appearance satisfaction and specific sexual problems and related distress, testing also the moderating role of relationship satisfaction. Methods: A large web-sample of Norwegians in romantic relationships (N = 2,903) completed a one-time survey. Outcomes: Participants reported on their experience of five different sexual problems and associated level of distress. Results: We found that appearance satisfaction was associated with reporting fewer sexual problems, and specifically, with a smaller likelihood of experiencing problems with lack of enjoyment, lack of excitement, and lack of climax. Furthermore, appearance satisfaction was unrelated to overall sexual problem-related distress, but was associated with feeling less distress about lack of excitement and lack of climax. Relationship satisfaction did not serve as a moderator of the associations. Clinical Translation: These findings suggest the importance of attending to appearance satisfaction when working with clients with multiple sexual problems, particularly those related to excitement and enjoyment. Strengths and Limitations: Strengths of the study include a large sample of partnered adults and assessment of specific sexual problems and associated distress. A limitation is that outcomes were assessed using single items, rather than multi-item scales. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of examining the presence of sexual problems and associated distress separately, and to consider appearance satisfaction as a predictor of sexual functioning. Øverup CS, Strizzi JM, Cipric A, et al. Appearance Satisfaction as a Predictor of Specific Sexual Problems and Associated Distress. J Sex Med 2021;18:1532–1544.
KW - Appearance satisfaction
KW - BMI
KW - Body satisfaction
KW - Relationship satisfaction
KW - Sexual distress
KW - Sexual dysfunction
KW - Sexual problems
U2 - 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.06.019
DO - 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.06.019
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 34353752
AN - SCOPUS:85111831061
VL - 18
SP - 1532
EP - 1544
JO - Journal of Sexual Medicine
JF - Journal of Sexual Medicine
SN - 1743-6095
IS - 9
ER -
ID: 280349561