Nantje Fischer
Biographic Data
| ID | 5221423 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nantje Fischer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nantje |
| FAMILY NAME | Fischer |
| SIGNATURE | FISCHER N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Oslo |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5928-3699 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Trends in Masturbation Prevalence and Associated Factors
Previous evidence suggests that masturbation has a complementary function for women and a compensatory function for men. However, in light of changing attitudes toward masturbation, this gendered model of compensation versus complementation may not remain valid. We studied trends in masturbation prevalence over time and identified sociodemographic, sexual life, attitudinal, and relationship factors associated with reporting masturbation. Data wer…
Masturbation Trajectories from Late Adolescence into Mid-Adulthood
Masturbation with its numerous health benefits is an integral aspect of most people's sexuality and is typically observed across all stages of life. However, longitudinal studies exploring the frequencies of masturbation across major life phases are lacking. We examined the development of masturbation frequencies from ages 19-50 via multilevel growth curve modeling with a longitudinal population-based sample of 2,562 individuals. For women, mastu…
Positive Sexual Aging
Bente Træen (15. Oktober 1958 – 17. April 2023)
Am 17. April dieses Jahres ist Prof. Bente Træen verstorben. Sie war die bekannteste norwegische Forscherin auf dem Gebiet der Sexualwissenschaft. Bente Træen wurde 1958 geboren und wuchs an verschiedenen Orten in Norwegen sowie im Ausland auf. Ihre berufliche Laufbahn begann sie zunächst als Zahnärztin. Aus ihrem ganzheitlichen Gesundheitsverständnis heraus bewarb sie sich dann um eine Promotionsstelle bei der norwegischen Gesundheitsbehörde in …
Singles Not Sexually Satisfied? Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction in Single versus Partnered Adults
Objective: The present study assesses the importance of individual, sexual behavioral, and evaluative factors on sexual satisfaction among single and partnered adults. Method: = 3,063) individuals aged 18-89 from Norway. Results: Higher contentment with sexual activity, sexual intercourse frequency, satisfaction with singlehood, and relationship satisfaction predicted higher sexual satisfaction, across relationship status and sex. Conclusions: To…
Norwegian Data on Prevalence, Sexual Risk Behaviors, Sexual Problems, and Sexual Satisfaction in Women Who Have Sex Exclusively with Women, Women Who Have Sex Exclusively with Men, and Women Who Have …
Objective: The study explores the difference between Women Who Have Sex Exclusively with Men (WSEM), Women Who Have Sex Exclusively with Women (WSEW), and Women Who Have Sex with Women and Men (WSWM). Method: The data were obtained from a survey of a probability-based web sample of 1967 Norwegian women. Results: Most WSWM identified themselves as heterosexuals (76.3%), and three out of 10 used a condom when having sex with a new partner. The high…
Prevalence of Masturbation and Associated Factors Among Older Adults in Four European Countries
Solitary sexual activity is a free, safe, and accessible way to experience sexual pleasure. Despite these advantages, research on masturbation in later life is highly understudied. Using data from a cross-sectional probability-based survey of 3816 European adults (mean age 67 years; range 60–75 years), we explored several sociodemographic, health, attitudinal, and sexual behavioral factors associated with reported masturbation frequency. Across a…
Norwegian Data on Prevalence, Sexual Risk Behaviors, Sexual Problems, and Sexual Satisfaction in Men Who Have Sex Exclusively with Women, Men Who Have Sex Exclusively with Men, and Men Who Have Sex wi…
Objective: This study investigates how men who have sex exclusively with women (MSEW) differ from men who have sex exclusively with men (MSEM), and men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) on selected variables. Methods: A probability-based web sample of 2,181 men was recruited. Results: Most MSEM considered their sexual identity as gay, and most MSMW as heterosexual. The MSEM were the most frequent condom users, while MSMW were the least frequ…
Prevalence of Sexual Difficulties and Related Distress and Their Association with Sexual Avoidance in Norway
Aim: To assess the prevalence of sexual difficulties and related distress, the association between sexual difficulties and sexual avoidance, and to establish whether sexual difficulties and sexual avoidance are moderated by relationship satisfaction. Methods: This study included a sample of 4160 adults aged 18-89 years enrolled from a randomly selected web panel of 11,685 Norwegians. Results: Sexual difficulties were particularly common among adu…
Sexual Debut Ages in Heterosexual Norwegians Across Six Birth Cohorts
This study aims to estimate six different sexual debut ages in heterosexual Norwegians in six birth cohorts of the general population in Norway. The results are based on a 2020 national web panel survey of 18-89-year-olds in Norway (n = 4160). There was a general decline in the median debut age from those aged 70+ to those 18-29 (born 1991-2002). Oral sex with a female partner has become increasingly common among men at an earlier age across gene…
A Seemingly Paradoxical Relationship Between Masturbation Frequency and Sexual Satisfaction
Despite many benefits related to masturbation, we know surprisingly little about how solo sex is associated with sexual satisfaction. Using questionnaire data from a probability-based sample of 4,160 Norwegians aged 18–89 years, we explored subgroups of women and men that differed in their masturbation–sexual satisfaction typology and examined whether sociodemographic, psychological, and sexual behavioral characteristics were associated with dist…
Use of Protection for Unwanted Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Six Birth Cohorts in Norway 2020
This study describes the use of contraception and protection for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in six different birth cohorts of the general population in Norway. The results are based on a 2020 national web panel survey among 18-89 year-olds in Norway (n = 4160). For respondents born within 1931-1950 versus those born within 1990-2002, there was a significant increase in the use of protection against unwanted pregnancy and STIs during s…
Sexual Variety in Norwegian Men and Women of Different Sexual Orientations and Ages
The purpose of this study was to examine Norwegians' reports of seven varied sexual acts. Data were obtained from a questionnaire survey of a probability-based web sample of 2,181 men and 1,967 women aged 18-89 years. Among seven acts of sexual variety, the most common sexual experiences were trying to watch pornography with a partner, engaging in sex in unusual places, and using sex toys. Older age was negatively associated with all sexual behav…
European Older Adults’ Use of Lubricants and Medications to Enhance Erectile Function
Aim: What is the prevalence of using lubricants and medication to enhance erectile function among older adults, and what predicts such use? Methods: Survey data were collected in probability samples among 60–75 year olds in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal. Results: In men, the use of medication was highest in Norway (26%) and lowest in Portugal (12%). In women, the use of lubricants was highest in Norway (31%), and lowest in Belgium (3%). …
Sexual Satisfaction in Older Heterosexual Couples From Four European Countries
Even though sexual activity frequently takes place with another person, research rarely focuses on how partners influence each other's sexual lives. This study used the sexual dyad to compare the concept of actual versus perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and explored how each is related to older partnered individuals' sexual satisfaction. Further, the study assessed the robustness of the association between sexual interest discrepancy and …
A Seemingly Paradoxical Relationship Between Masturbation Frequency and Sexual Satisfaction
Despite many benefits related to masturbation, we know surprisingly little about how solo sex is associated with sexual satisfaction. Using questionnaire data from a probability-based sample of 4,160 Norwegians aged 18–89 years, we explored subgroups of women and men that differed in their masturbation–sexual satisfaction typology and examined whether sociodemographic, psychological, and sexual behavioral characteristics were associated with dist…
Sexual Variety in Norwegian Men and Women of Different Sexual Orientations and Ages
The purpose of this study was to examine Norwegians' reports of seven varied sexual acts. Data were obtained from a questionnaire survey of a probability-based web sample of 2,181 men and 1,967 women aged 18-89 years. Among seven acts of sexual variety, the most common sexual experiences were trying to watch pornography with a partner, engaging in sex in unusual places, and using sex toys. Older age was negatively associated with all sexual behav…
Sexual Satisfaction in Older Heterosexual Couples From Four European Countries
Even though sexual activity frequently takes place with another person, research rarely focuses on how partners influence each other's sexual lives. This study used the sexual dyad to compare the concept of actual versus perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and explored how each is related to older partnered individuals' sexual satisfaction. Further, the study assessed the robustness of the association between sexual interest discrepancy and …
Masturbation Trajectories from Late Adolescence into Mid-Adulthood
Masturbation with its numerous health benefits is an integral aspect of most people's sexuality and is typically observed across all stages of life. However, longitudinal studies exploring the frequencies of masturbation across major life phases are lacking. We examined the development of masturbation frequencies from ages 19-50 via multilevel growth curve modeling with a longitudinal population-based sample of 2,562 individuals. For women, mastu…
Sexual Debut Ages in Heterosexual Norwegians Across Six Birth Cohorts
This study aims to estimate six different sexual debut ages in heterosexual Norwegians in six birth cohorts of the general population in Norway. The results are based on a 2020 national web panel survey of 18-89-year-olds in Norway (n = 4160). There was a general decline in the median debut age from those aged 70+ to those 18-29 (born 1991-2002). Oral sex with a female partner has become increasingly common among men at an earlier age across gene…
Use of Protection for Unwanted Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Six Birth Cohorts in Norway 2020
This study describes the use of contraception and protection for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in six different birth cohorts of the general population in Norway. The results are based on a 2020 national web panel survey among 18-89 year-olds in Norway (n = 4160). For respondents born within 1931-1950 versus those born within 1990-2002, there was a significant increase in the use of protection against unwanted pregnancy and STIs during s…
European Older Adults’ Use of Lubricants and Medications to Enhance Erectile Function
Aim: What is the prevalence of using lubricants and medication to enhance erectile function among older adults, and what predicts such use? Methods: Survey data were collected in probability samples among 60–75 year olds in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal. Results: In men, the use of medication was highest in Norway (26%) and lowest in Portugal (12%). In women, the use of lubricants was highest in Norway (31%), and lowest in Belgium (3%). …
Sexual Satisfaction in Older Heterosexual Couples From Four European Countries
Even though sexual activity frequently takes place with another person, research rarely focuses on how partners influence each other's sexual lives. This study used the sexual dyad to compare the concept of actual versus perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and explored how each is related to older partnered individuals' sexual satisfaction. Further, the study assessed the robustness of the association between sexual interest discrepancy and …
Use of Protection for Unwanted Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Six Birth Cohorts in Norway 2020
This study describes the use of contraception and protection for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in six different birth cohorts of the general population in Norway. The results are based on a 2020 national web panel survey among 18-89 year-olds in Norway (n = 4160). For respondents born within 1931-1950 versus those born within 1990-2002, there was a significant increase in the use of protection against unwanted pregnancy and STIs during s…
Sexual Variety in Norwegian Men and Women of Different Sexual Orientations and Ages
The purpose of this study was to examine Norwegians' reports of seven varied sexual acts. Data were obtained from a questionnaire survey of a probability-based web sample of 2,181 men and 1,967 women aged 18-89 years. Among seven acts of sexual variety, the most common sexual experiences were trying to watch pornography with a partner, engaging in sex in unusual places, and using sex toys. Older age was negatively associated with all sexual behav…
Prevalence of Masturbation and Associated Factors Among Older Adults in Four European Countries
Solitary sexual activity is a free, safe, and accessible way to experience sexual pleasure. Despite these advantages, research on masturbation in later life is highly understudied. Using data from a cross-sectional probability-based survey of 3816 European adults (mean age 67 years; range 60–75 years), we explored several sociodemographic, health, attitudinal, and sexual behavioral factors associated with reported masturbation frequency. Across a…
Norwegian Data on Prevalence, Sexual Risk Behaviors, Sexual Problems, and Sexual Satisfaction in Men Who Have Sex Exclusively with Women, Men Who Have Sex Exclusively with Men, and Men Who Have Sex wi…
Objective: This study investigates how men who have sex exclusively with women (MSEW) differ from men who have sex exclusively with men (MSEM), and men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) on selected variables. Methods: A probability-based web sample of 2,181 men was recruited. Results: Most MSEM considered their sexual identity as gay, and most MSMW as heterosexual. The MSEM were the most frequent condom users, while MSMW were the least frequ…
Prevalence of Sexual Difficulties and Related Distress and Their Association with Sexual Avoidance in Norway
Aim: To assess the prevalence of sexual difficulties and related distress, the association between sexual difficulties and sexual avoidance, and to establish whether sexual difficulties and sexual avoidance are moderated by relationship satisfaction. Methods: This study included a sample of 4160 adults aged 18-89 years enrolled from a randomly selected web panel of 11,685 Norwegians. Results: Sexual difficulties were particularly common among adu…
Sexual Debut Ages in Heterosexual Norwegians Across Six Birth Cohorts
This study aims to estimate six different sexual debut ages in heterosexual Norwegians in six birth cohorts of the general population in Norway. The results are based on a 2020 national web panel survey of 18-89-year-olds in Norway (n = 4160). There was a general decline in the median debut age from those aged 70+ to those 18-29 (born 1991-2002). Oral sex with a female partner has become increasingly common among men at an earlier age across gene…
A Seemingly Paradoxical Relationship Between Masturbation Frequency and Sexual Satisfaction
Despite many benefits related to masturbation, we know surprisingly little about how solo sex is associated with sexual satisfaction. Using questionnaire data from a probability-based sample of 4,160 Norwegians aged 18–89 years, we explored subgroups of women and men that differed in their masturbation–sexual satisfaction typology and examined whether sociodemographic, psychological, and sexual behavioral characteristics were associated with dist…
Bente Træen (15. Oktober 1958 – 17. April 2023)
Am 17. April dieses Jahres ist Prof. Bente Træen verstorben. Sie war die bekannteste norwegische Forscherin auf dem Gebiet der Sexualwissenschaft. Bente Træen wurde 1958 geboren und wuchs an verschiedenen Orten in Norwegen sowie im Ausland auf. Ihre berufliche Laufbahn begann sie zunächst als Zahnärztin. Aus ihrem ganzheitlichen Gesundheitsverständnis heraus bewarb sie sich dann um eine Promotionsstelle bei der norwegischen Gesundheitsbehörde in …
Singles Not Sexually Satisfied? Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction in Single versus Partnered Adults
Objective: The present study assesses the importance of individual, sexual behavioral, and evaluative factors on sexual satisfaction among single and partnered adults. Method: = 3,063) individuals aged 18-89 from Norway. Results: Higher contentment with sexual activity, sexual intercourse frequency, satisfaction with singlehood, and relationship satisfaction predicted higher sexual satisfaction, across relationship status and sex. Conclusions: To…
Norwegian Data on Prevalence, Sexual Risk Behaviors, Sexual Problems, and Sexual Satisfaction in Women Who Have Sex Exclusively with Women, Women Who Have Sex Exclusively with Men, and Women Who Have …
Objective: The study explores the difference between Women Who Have Sex Exclusively with Men (WSEM), Women Who Have Sex Exclusively with Women (WSEW), and Women Who Have Sex with Women and Men (WSWM). Method: The data were obtained from a survey of a probability-based web sample of 1967 Norwegian women. Results: Most WSWM identified themselves as heterosexuals (76.3%), and three out of 10 used a condom when having sex with a new partner. The high…
Trends in Masturbation Prevalence and Associated Factors
Previous evidence suggests that masturbation has a complementary function for women and a compensatory function for men. However, in light of changing attitudes toward masturbation, this gendered model of compensation versus complementation may not remain valid. We studied trends in masturbation prevalence over time and identified sociodemographic, sexual life, attitudinal, and relationship factors associated with reporting masturbation. Data wer…
Masturbation Trajectories from Late Adolescence into Mid-Adulthood
Masturbation with its numerous health benefits is an integral aspect of most people's sexuality and is typically observed across all stages of life. However, longitudinal studies exploring the frequencies of masturbation across major life phases are lacking. We examined the development of masturbation frequencies from ages 19-50 via multilevel growth curve modeling with a longitudinal population-based sample of 2,562 individuals. For women, mastu…
Positive Sexual Aging
Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (12 works) · Demography (9 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Population (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Sexual function and dysfunction studies (8 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Norwegian (5 works)