The Influence of Types of Stimulation and Attitudes to Clitoral Self-stimulation on Female Sexual and Orgasm Satisfaction: a Cross-sectional Study

Introduction Societal assumptions and individual myths that define vaginal penetration as normal sexuality can affect the sexual pleasure of varied sexual activities. Although women orgasm much more easily through direct clitoral stimulation than through vaginal intercourse, many couples desire the latter. The purpose of this study is to investigate how orgasms from different types of stimulation with a partner affect sexual satisfaction and orgasm satisfaction in cisgender women. Also, the attitude of women to stimulate their clitoris themselves to reach orgasm during sex with their partner will be included. Methods Two independent surveys (N = 388 and N = 555) were conducted online in 2016 and 2020. Results Regression analyses showed that orgasm consistency through sexual intercourse had a stronger influence on orgasm satisfaction and sexual satisfaction than orgasm consistency through oral sex, stimulation by the partner’s hand, or self-stimulation. Positive thoughts and feelings about self-stimulation of the clitoris during sex with the partner showed only little effect, but in some cases, they were even negatively related to the reported satisfaction. Conclusions The results indicate that the common misconception about sexuality, that it is normal for women to experience orgasms during penile-vaginal intercourse, influences the subjective evaluation of one’s own sexuality. Orgasms from clitoral stimulation seem to have a second-class quality for some women, although there is no evidence that these orgasms feel like less pleasureable. Policy Implication Rigid assumptions about what normal sexuality should look like should be publicly addressed and discussed in sex education classes.

The effect of clitoral stimulation post artificial insemination on pregnancy rates of multiparous Bos indicus beef cows submitted to estradiol/progesterone-based estrus synchronization protocol

Clitoral stimulation after artificial insemination (AI) in beef cattle is a common practice utilized by AI technicians; however, the effect of clitoral stimulation during fixed-time AI (TAI) is still unknown. The objective of the present experiment was to evaluate the effect of clitoral stimulation on temperament responses and pregnancy rates to TAI in Bos indicus beef cows. A total of 1,186 multiparous Nellore cows across three different locations were assigned to an estradiol/progesterone-based estrus synchronization + TAI protocol (day −11 to 0). Cows were randomly assigned to receive either 3 s of clitoral stimulation (n = 602) or no clitoral stimulation (n = 584) immediately after TAI (day 0). Cow body condition score (BCS) was recorded on day −11. Estrus expression was evaluated based on estrus detection visual aid patch activation on day 0 (estrus, ≥50% activated; no estrus, <50% activated). Temperament was assessed by individual chute score based on a 5-point scale before TAI, and individual exit velocity was measured after clitoral stimulation. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed 30 d after TAI via transrectal ultrasonography. Pregnancy rate to TAI was positively affected by BCS (P < 0.01) and estrus expression (P = 0.03). Pregnancy rates of cows receiving clitoral stimulation did not differ (P = 0.39) from cows non-stimulated (47.5 ± 4.6% vs. 44.3 ± 4.6%, respectively). No interaction of clitoral stimulation and estrus expression was observed (P = 0.26). Chute score was positively correlated to exit velocity (P < 0.01; r = 0.29); however, clitoral stimulation did not affect exit velocity (P = 0.86). In summary, pregnancy rates to TAI are influenced by various factors and multiple strategies have the potential to increase the fertility of beef cows submitted to TAI; however, clitoral stimulation of Bos indicus beef cows did not improve TAI pregnancy rate.

PSII-38 The effect of clitoral stimulation post fixed-time insemination in Bos indicus beef cattle

The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of clitoral stimulation post-insemination on pregnancy rates in Bos indicus beef cattle. A total of 1186 multiparous Nelore cows were assigned to an estradiol-based estrus synchronization + timed-AI protocol (FTAI, d 0), and randomly assigned to receive either 2 to 5 seconds of clitoral stimulation or no clitoral stimulation after artificial insemination. Estrus expression prior to AI was evaluated based on patch activation (estrus, ≥ 50% activated; no estrus, < 50% activated) using Estrotect Heat Detector and chute exit velocity after AI was evaluated. Individual exit score was calculated within each group by dividing exit velocity into quintiles and assigning cows with a score from 1 to 5 (1 = slowest; 5 = fastest). Artificial insemination was performed by 7 different technicians. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed 30 days after FTAI via transrectal ultrasonography. Overall pregnancy rate at day 30 was 46.0% (545/1186). Clitoral stimulation had no beneficial effect (P = 0.42) on pregnancy rate of multiparous cows when compared to those not stimulated (47.5% ± 4.6 vs. 44.3% ± 4.6). Cows that expressed heat at d 0 (n = 602) had a greater (P < 0.01) pregnancy rate compared to no heat expression (37.6% ± 4.7 vs. 60.6% ± 4.6), but no effect of the clitoral stimulation was observed on pregnancy rate in cows that did or did not express heat (P > 0.05). Furthermore, clitoral stimulation did not affect exit score (P = 0.67) of cows after FTAI. No effect of the technician was observed on pregnancy rate when clitoral stimulation was applied or not (P = 0.21). In summary, clitoral stimulation was not a useful managerial tool to improve pregnancy rate in multiparous Bos indicus cows submitted to FTAI using estradiol-based protocols.

The Gender Gap in Orgasms: Survey Data from a Mid-sized Canadian City

Objective: Previous research has established a gap in orgasm frequency between men and women. This study investigates explanations for the gender gap in orgasm. Methods: Crosstab analysis and logistic regression are used to examine the gender gap in orgasms from one Canadian city: Hamilton, Ontario (N = 194). Results: We find a strong association between women’s orgasms and the type of sexual behavior in which partners engage. Women who receive oral sex are more likely to reach orgasm. Conclusion: Sexual practices focused on clitoral stimulation are important to reducing the gender gap in orgasms.