Body Image and Sexual Satisfaction in Women
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https://doi.org/10.12775/PBE.2015.050Keywords
body image, sexual satisfaction, women, sexual dysfunctionAbstract
The subject of this study is women’s body image in the context of obtained sexual satisfaction. The aim of this study was to find possible links between factors of own body image and sexual satisfaction. The study group included 150 women aged 19 to 45 years old. The study used Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire and Body Esteem Scale. The obtained results show the importance of many aspects of body image for procuring sexual satisfaction.References
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