(009) An Anatomic Map-Based Study: Erogenous and Aversive Sensation in the Vulva, Vagina, and Breasts

Abstract Introduction Erogenous zones (EZs) of the body elicit sexual arousal in response to touch. While previous studies have attempted map erogeneity throughout body, they did not assess internal surfaces or individual genital structures/sub-areas. Furthermore, work query how important specific EZs were subjects’ pleasure, nor it what areas people specifically dislike having touched during sex. Objective To develop detailed, topographic maps erogenous and aversive sensation vulva, vagina, breasts. Methods A sample 441 sexually active cisgender women (mean age 48.9 ± 15.6 years) completed our anonymous, online questionnaire via Qualtrics®. Respondents selected predefined from anatomic illustrations that bring them pleasure when sex, For each EZ, respondents rated its importance their on a 10-point Likert scale, and/or indicated why area touched. Maps aversion generated based percent zone. Results More at least one vulva as (82.0%), compared breasts (77.4%) vagina (59.4%). Of (Figure 1a), vaginal introitus (50.8%), peri urethra (42.6%), clitoris (41.3%) three most frequently highest structures for pleasure. Conversely, anus (34.0%) perineum (7.9%) disliked 1b) primary reason finding “It’s gross,” followed by “It hurts” “I’m ashamed/embarrassed.” The five 2a) revealed enhanced superficial anterior (48.1%) posterior (32.9%) regions. cervix (6.8%) (3.4%, 5.0%) 2b) due reporting overly sensitive.” Interestingly, two 3a) also 3b): fatty breast tissue (57.8% erogenous, 5.4% aversive) nipples (42.7%, 6.5%). Respondent reasoning disliking these included sensitive,” hurts,” reminds me bad experience.” Conclusions associated with only (but regions immediately peripheral to) clitoris. These “highly important” was overwhelmingly feelings judgment/shame. Other primarily objective reasons pain sensitivity. Disclosure No