Study found that women who reported higher levels of self-objectification were more likely to fake orgasms, perform desire for their partner, and tolerate discomfort during sex. The strongest predictor of lower orgasm rates was women’s perception that their partner objectified them.

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A study revealed that social media use was positively associated with self-objectification, specifically with body surveillance 👀 and some body image concerns (e.g. body shame 😔, body esteem 💔)

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💡 Research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly reveals that women who experienced sexually objectifying messages from family during childhood are more likely to view themselves as objects as young adults. This self-objectification is linked to difficulties in refusing unwanted sex, communicating sexual desires, and experiencing orgasm.

📈 The study surveyed 700 young adult women (average age ~19) at a university. Findings indicate that family objectification was moderately associated with higher self-objectification, which in turn was linked to lower sexual agency and directly to more difficulty refusing unwanted sex.

📉 For women who recently engaged in sexual activity, family sexual objectification was indirectly linked to lower orgasm rates. This chain involved increased self-objectification, leading to reduced ability to refuse sex and communicate desires, ultimately resulting in fewer orgasms and less satisfaction.

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