Go Back Research Article January, 2010

Women's Vibrator Use in Sexual Partnerships: Results From a Nationally Representative Survey in the United States

Author Brian Dodge Author Stephanie A. Sanders Author James Dennis Fortenberry Author Michael Reece Author Debby Herbenick

Abstract

Little is known about women's use of vibrators within sexual partnerships. Data were collected from a population-based, cross-sectional survey of 2056 women aged 18–60 years in the United States. Partnered vibrator use was common among heterosexual-, lesbian-, and bisexual-identified women. Most vibrator users indicated comfort using them with a partner and vibrator use was related to positive sexual function as measured by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). In addition, partner knowledge and perceived liking of vibrator use was a significant predictor of sexual satisfaction for heterosexual women (p < .01). Clinical and research implications are discussed.

Keywords

women's vibrator use sexual partnerships female sexual function sexual satisfaction vibrator use in relationships partnered intimacy female sexuality heterosexual women lesbian women bisexual women fsfi sexual health intimate products sexual pleasure sexual wellness partner communication relationship intimacy sex research women's health
Details
Volume 36
Issue 1
Pages 49-65
DOI 10.1080/00926230903375677
ISSN 1521-0715
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