Research
How interpreting a racing heart relates to sexual functioning in men and women
PsyPost · By Karina Petrova ·
The Brief
- A study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy examined how people interpret physical arousal signs, such as a racing heartbeat, in relation to sexual functioning.
- The reported link differs between men and women.
- According to the PsyPost summary, viewing these physical sensations positively is correlated with sexual functioning, but the source excerpt is cut off and gives no further detail on direction or size of effects for either group.
Why it matters
It suggests that how people interpret bodily arousal cues may matter for sexual functioning differently in men and women, which could inform research and therapy approaches in sexual health.
Who’s affected
- researchers in sexual health and psychology
- clinicians who work with sexual functioning concerns
- #sexual health
- #psychology
- #arousal
- #sex therapy
- #gender differences
How people interpret physical signs of arousal, such as a racing heartbeat, relates to their sexual functioning in distinct ways for men and women. A recent study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy found that viewing these physical sensations positively correlates…