Study examines sexual satisfaction and solo vs. partnered orgasms

A study involving nearly 28,000 users of the Flo app, published in the journal ‘Archives of Sexual Behavior’, has highlighted differences in sexual experiences between solo activity and partnered sex. The research found that 47% of participants reported reaching orgasm more frequently during masturbation, compared to 21% who experienced it more often with a partner, while 27% reported no difference.

Participants cited several reasons for the higher frequency of solo orgasms, including better control over stimulation, less pressure to perform, and greater bodily autonomy. Despite this, the study noted that experiences with partners remained strongly linked to overall sexual satisfaction.

Related discussions regarding sexual fulfillment emphasize that lack of sexual activity can impact emotional well-being. Experts note that sexual frustration, sometimes colloquially referred to as ‘widowhood disease’ or historically as Kehrer's syndrome, can affect both single individuals and those in long-term relationships. Professionals suggest that sexual satisfaction can be maintained through various means, including masturbation, to mitigate emotional discomfort.