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ADULT SEXUAL PRACTICE &

PATTERNING

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ADULT SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT

• Often seeking long-term romantic/sexual relationships (notsomuch marriage, these days) Adults are learning:
• How to sustain relationships beyond a passionate start Adults are developing:
• Effective communication methods
• Sexual health protection/maintenance

4 ADULTS: SOLO SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS

Sexual fantasies are extremely common, during solo

and partnered activities. While most people report

fantasizing about someone other than their partner, at

least occasionally (98% of men; 80% of women), only

some of us think that is acceptable (52% or men; 40% of

women)

Leitenberg, H., & Hicks, T. V. (2001). Sexual fantasies about one’s partner versus someone else: Gender differences in incidence and frequency. The Journal of Sex Research, 38, 43 - 50.

ADULTS: SOLO SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS

Justin Lehmiller has researched and written

extensively on fantasy. He reports that sex with multiple

partners is a very common fantasy, followed by

sadomasochism.

Most fantasies are not acted upon: less than 1/3 of

respondents had acted out their “biggest” fantasy

scenario

IS MASTURBATION GOOD FOR YOU?

ADULTS: PARTNERED SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS

• Foreplay is a problematic term, still used to describe non- penetrative sex - Kissing - Touching - Breast/nipple play - Oral sex - Etc.!!!
• Intercourse usually refers to penis-vagina sex. Many positions and angles are practiced.
• Anal sex is often considered/described as a gay male sexual activity, but many genders and couples report enjoying anal sex.

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

• Low desire/nonconcordant desire is commonly reported to sex therapists. Dr. Lori Brotto has spent her career developing tests and interventions for women
• Pre-orgasmia is mostly diagnosed in cis women, though men may also have trouble reaching orgasm. Erectile difficulties are more studied in cis men.
• Sexual pain often stems from genital pain, such as dyspareunia (painful intercourse) vulvodynia (vulva pain) or vaginismus (pain from tight muscles around the vulva).
• Treatments may involve psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, physiotherapy, touch therapy, and/or drug therapy.