Go Back Research Article September, 2010

Vibrator Use Among Heterosexual Men Varies by Partnership Status: Results From a Nationally Representative Study in the United States

Abstract

This nationally representative study documents that vibrator use among heterosexually identified men in the United States is common, with 43.8% reporting use of a vibrator at some point in their lives, with most vibrator use by heterosexual men occurring within the context of sexual interactions with a female partner. Approximately 94% of male vibrator users reported that they had used a vibrator during sexual play with a partner, and 82% reported that they had used a vibrator during sexual intercourse. These data support the work of therapists and educators who often make recommendations for the incorporation of vibrators into partnered relationships.

Keywords

Vibrator Use Heterosexual Men Sexual Behavior Partnership Status Sexual Play Sexual Intercourse Sexual Health Sexual Satisfaction Sex Toys Male Sexuality Sexual Relationships Partnered Sex Sexual Enhancement Sex Therapy Sexual Education Relationship Intimacy Sexual Practices Sexual Attitudes Sexual Pleasure Nationally Representative Study
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Volume 36
Issue 5
Pages 389-407
ISSN 1521-0715
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