Introduction: sexuality and reproductive health are essential for the well-being of
individuals and society. However, cultural differences and the COVID-19 pandemic have
led to a lack of sex education, especially among young people. There is a need to improve
the accessibility and quality of sex education and health services. Menopause and associated
symptoms can reduce a woman's sexual activity, and treatment requires a holistic approach.
For men, sexual desire changes with aging, with erectile dysfunction a common problem
that also needs comprehensive treatment. Purpose: to investigate the prevalence and factors
of sexual satisfaction among women, men and couples in Slovenia. We will examine the
effects of marital status and sexual orientation on sexual satisfaction and test hypotheses
about differences in sexual satisfaction between genders and types of partnerships. The goal
is to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of sexual satisfaction in the Slovenian
population. Methods: the study was conducted via an online survey from July till September
2020. The survey included only adults (> 18 years old). Demographic data such as gender,
age, marital status, education level, sexual orientation, number of children, number of
lifetime sexual partners, number of current sexual partners, number of sexual intercourses
per month, diagnosed mental and/or gynecological disorders, and for cases of female
representatives the number of orgasms during one sexual intercourse were recorded. A
validated questionnaire was used with some adjustments to capture both genders. Results: a
total of 474 participants completed the questionnaire. Female participants showed a
correlation with their partner’s mood (F = 18.892; p < 0.001). Younger age group from 21
to 30 years was significantly associated with the mood before (F = 6.814; p < 0.001), mood
during (F = 2.579; p = 0.037), partner’s mood during (F = 9.499, p < 0.001), and balance
during sexual intercourse (F = 6.344; p < 0.001). More previous partners and the number of
sexual intercourses were also associated with the mood before, during and after sexual
intercourse (p < 0.001, respectively). Mood during, after the intercourse, and partner’s mood
significantly correlated with the number of orgasms per month (p < 0.001, respectively).
Discussion and conclusion: this analysis clearly showed that previous experience with more
sexual partners, a higher number of monthly intercourse and orgasms, and younger age were
associated with better sexual satisfaction. In addition, participants with more children
showed lower sexual satisfaction.
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