Self-reported frequency of sexual urges,fantasies, and masturbatory fantasies in heterosexual males and females |
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Authors: | Jennifer C. Jones Ph.D. David H. Barlow Ph.D. |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York, USA;(2) Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders, 1535 Western Avenue, 12203 Albany, New York, USA |
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Abstract: | The frequency of sexual imagery outside of sexual behavior was assessed. In addition, an attempt was made to determine the viability of a distinction between internally generated sexual thoughts (fantasy) and externally provoked sexual thoughts (urge). After a 3-day practice period, 49 male and 47 female heterosexual undergraduates self-monitored the frequency of fantasies, urges, and masturbatory fantasies for 7 consecutive days. The most significant finding was that men reported a significantly greater frequency of sexual urges and masturbatory fantasies than women. No gender differences emerged with respect to fantasies. These findings suggest that a distinction between internally and externally generated sexual imagery is viable and may be useful in future studies examining the frequency, functions, and determinants of sexual imagery. |
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Keywords: | self-monitor sexual urge sexual fantasy gender |
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