(022) Measures of Sexual Functioning, Particularly Pain Functioning, are Imperfect Predictors of Women’s Sexual Pleasure

Abstract Introduction There is a complex relationship between women’s sexual functioning and positive outcomes such as satisfaction or pleasure. Some studies indicate that lower physical pleasure mediates the association function distress (Stephenson & Metson, 2015), suggesting these constructs are related but distinct. Moreover, different aspects of dysfunction differentially associated with distress: for example, women more commonly report low desire distressing than orgasm (Shifren, et al., 2008). Additionally, researchers have noted pain disorders differ from other dysfunctions in both etiologic mechanisms psychosocial (Binik 2002). Given ultimate goal medicine treatments to improve pleasure, what actual associations women's wellbeing? Objectives To explore function, healthy young women. In particular, we were interested Methods Women at large Midwest university completed an online survey about wellness (N= 92; Mean age = 20.5, SD 2.7), including well- validated indices (using Female Sexual Subjectivity Inventory, FSSI) Function Index, FSFI). Analyses conducted examining relationships functioning, satisfaction, pain. Results Although there was significant higher less 20% total variance explained by (R2 0.176). Similarly, while accounted 30% 0.266). not significantly only 2% Conclusions While all had statistically associations, overlap considerably smaller typically assumed. Notably, no which further supports conceptualization distinct types dysfunction. When conceptualizing interventions address relying solely on self- reported may miss important sources intimacy, mood. Disclosure No.