Faculty Advisor
Rouse, Melvin
Area of Study
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Publication Date
Summer 2023
Abstract
Sex education primarily focuses on reducing the negative consequences associated with sex. Pleasure is often left unaddressed despite the impact it has on sexual and overall health. The present study investigated how people learn about sexual pleasure. Nine female and fem-identifying participants aged 20-24 completed interviews about their experiences learning about sex and sexual pleasure. Grounded theory was used to code interview transcripts. Participants identified flaws in learning from a variety of sources, including sex education, parents, friends, partners, and media. These flaws indicate a need for improvements to sex education, such as promoting communication and media literacy skills.
Recommended Citation
Koch, Eliza, "We Need More Than 'Luck': How Students Learn About Pleasure" (2023). Summer Research. 463.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/summer_research/463
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Publisher
University of Puget Sound
Included in
Developmental Psychology Commons, Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons, Health Psychology Commons, Other Psychology Commons, Social Psychology Commons