Study links empathy, self-esteem, and autonomy with increased sexual enjoyment

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 11:01 in Psychology & Sociology

Sexual pleasure among young adults (ages 18-26) is linked to healthy psychological and social development, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study is the first to use a representative population sample of heterosexuals to find a relationship between key developmental assets and sexual pleasure. The findings are published in the June 2011 issue of The Journal of Adolescent Health.

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