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Sociocultural Influences on Orgasm Frequency and Sexual Satisfaction in Women

Bibliographic Data

ID12466673
AuthorsAnna Maree Lentz (Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, corresponding author), Yuliana Zaikman (0000-0002-4233-0919, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi)
Year2021
Volume25
Issue3
Pages1096-1123
Publication date2021-01-06
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSexuality & Culture (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1095-5143 • E-ISSN: 1936-4822
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1007/s12119-020-09811-8
OpenAlexW3119617047
LanguageEN
Citations received29
References cited45

Assertiveness · Developmental psychology · Human sexuality · Libido · Orgasm · Psychiatry · Sexual arousal · Sexual attraction · Sexual behavior · Sexual desire · Sexual dysfunction · Clinical Psychology · Gender Studies · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Sexual function and dysfunction studies · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works29
Citations per year5,8
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 26

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