Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The aim of this cross-cultural study was to examine predictors of sexual satisfaction. For the present analysis, we used a large-scale sample database that included individuals from 4 countries. All participants completed the same questionnaires, which were designed to capture numerous important variables that have been shown to correlate with sexual satisfaction.
According to our results, predictors of sexual satisfaction were classified into four general categories demographic factors, psychological factors, sociocultural factors, and pathophysiological factors.
Our international study found statistically significantly higher satisfaction among homosexual participants, participants aged 18 to 23 years, those with a higher level of education, in a relationship, with a current sexual partner, in a current partnered unmarried relationship, and without a diagnosed sexual or mental disorder.
At the same time, we found that the correlation between sexual satisfaction and the different predictors varieed considerably across countries, which calls for further research. Key words: sexual satisfaction , sexual health , predictors. Sexual satisfaction is an important indicator of sexual health and is closely related to relationship satisfaction 1.
Sexual satisfaction is essential for both the physical and emotional health and well-being of individuals and families and for the social and economic development of communities and countries 2. In general, the term sexuality encompasses the right of all people to have the knowledge and ability to lead safe and enjoyable sexual lives 3. However, the ability of men and women to achieve sexual health and well-being depends on access to sexual information, knowledge of the risks they face, vulnerability to the negative consequences of sexuality, access to quality sexual health care, and environments that promote sexual health 4.
