How do women experience dyadic sexual activities at the attentional level?

peer reviewedThis qualitative study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the attentional mechanisms in anorgasmic and orgasmic women during dyadic sexual activities. Seven women aged 21 to 40 (M = 31.57, SD = 7.27) completed several questionnaires and participated in a semi-structured interview. The thematic analysis revealed that anorgasmic women exhibit attentional biases that may contribute to the onset and persistence of orgasmic dysfunction: 1) Attention directed towards non-erotic stimuli in the sexual relationship, 2) Attention focused on mental rumination, and 3) Attention directed towards dysfunctional cognitions. In contrast, orgasmic women employ attentional strategies that facilitate orgasm: 1) Attention directed towards bodily sensations, 2) Attention focused on erotic fantasies, and 3) Redirecting attention towards erotic stimuli. In conclusion, the attention of anorgasmic women appears to be captured by attentional biases, while orgasmic women concentrate on the present moment (erotic and pleasurable stimuli). Therefore, it is crucial to assess attentional resources to enhance future interventions

Comment les femmes expérimentent les relations sexuelles dyadiques au niveau attentionnel ? Une étude qualitative comparant des femmes anorgasmiques et orgasmiques

peer reviewedCette étude qualitative vise à mieux comprendre les mécanismes attention- nels des femmes anorgasmiques et orgasmiques durant les activités sexuelles dyadiques. Sept femmes âgées de 21 à 40 ans (M = 31,57, SD = 7,27) ont rempli plusieurs ques- tionnaires et ont participé à un entretien semi-structuré. L’analyse thématique révèle que les femmes anorgasmiques présentent des biais attentionnels qui peuvent être responsables de l’apparition et du maintien d’un trouble de l’orgasme : 1) attention orien- tée vers les stimuli non érotiques de la relation sexuelle ; 2) attention orientée vers les ruminations mentales ; et 3) attention orientée vers les cognitions dysfonctionnelles. En revanche, les femmes orgasmiques utilisent des stratégies attentionnelles qui favorisent la venue de l’orgasme : 1) attention orientée vers les sensations corporelles ; 2) attention orientée vers les fantaisies érotiques ; et 3) réorientation de l’attention vers les stimuli érotiques. En conclusion, l’attention des femmes anorgasmiques semblent être captée par des biais attentionnels tandis que les femmes orgasmiques se focalisent sur l’instant présent (stimuli érotiques et agréables). Il est donc crucial d’évaluer les ressources atten- tionnelles afin d’améliorer les futures prises en charge

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Comment les femmes expérimentent les relations sexuelles dyadiques au niveau attentionnel ? Une étude qualitative comparant des femmes anorgasmiques et orgasmiques

peer reviewedThis qualitative study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the attentional mechanisms in anorgasmic and orgasmic women during dyadic sexual activities. Seven women aged 21 to 40 (M = 31.57, SD = 7.27) completed several questionnaires and participated in a semi-structured interview. The thematic analysis revealed that anorgasmic women exhibit attentional biases that may contribute to the onset and persistence of orgasmic dysfunction: 1) Attention directed towards non-erotic stimuli in the sexual relationship, 2) Attention focused on mental rumination, and 3) Attention directed towards dysfunctional cognitions. In contrast, orgasmic women employ attentional strategies that facilitate orgasm: 1) Attention directed towards bodily sensations, 2) Attention focused on erotic fantasies, and 3) Redirecting attention towards erotic stimuli. In conclusion, the attention of anorgasmic women appears to be captured by attentional biases, while orgasmic women concentrate on the present moment (erotic and pleasurable stimuli). Therefore, it is crucial to assess attentional resources to enhance future interventions