2007/01/01 by Debby Herbenick, Michael Reece, Stephanie A. Sanders +4 · 5 citations
Health Professions · Medicine · Psychology · #Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health #Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior #Sexual function and dysfunction studies #Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
paper · doi:10.1080/00926230903375677
openalex publication_date 2007/01/01 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/04/28
Little is known about women's use of vibrators within sexual partnerships. Data were collected from a population-based, cross-sectional survey of 2056 women aged 18-60 years in the United States. Partnered vibrator use was common among heterosexual-, lesbian-, and bisexual-identified women. Most vibrator users indicated comfort using them with a partner and vibrator use was related to positive sexual function as measured by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). In addition, partner knowledge and perceived liking of vibrator use was a significant predictor of sexual satisfaction for heterosexual women (p < .01). Clinical and research implications are discussed.