Exploring motivations for using fantasy-themed and animal-shaped sex toys
A qualitative analysis of Reddit posts
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12978636 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexandra M Zidenberg (0000-0003-1094-346X, Université de Montréal, corresponding author), Thomas J Runyon |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 269-283 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychology and Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1941-9902 • E-ISSN: 1941-9899 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19419899.2025.2566828 |
| OpenAlex | W4414534362 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 59 |
Content analysis · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Social media · Digital Games and Media · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
Motivation
Sexual Conduct
Ethical issues in qualitative research on internet communities
Thematic Analysis and Its Reconceptualization as ‘Saliency Analysis’
Thematic Analysis
Developing rigor in qualitative research
A worked example of Braun and Clarke’s approach to reflexive thematic analysis
A Tumblr Book
Gendered morality in the sex toy market
Perceived stigma and erotic technology
Variations in the Sexual Repertoires of Bisexually-Identified Women from the United States and the United Kingdom
Narrative inquiry in psychology
Dildonics, Dykes and the Detachable Masculine
You Do You’ Feminism
Adventures with the “Plastic Man”
Intimate Transactions
Can Sociological Research Be Qualitative, Critical and Valid
What Drives Sex Toy Popularity? A Morphological Examination of Vaginally-Insertable Products Sold by the World’s Largest Sexual Wellness Company
Sexual Variety in Norwegian Men and Women of Different Sexual Orientations and Ages
Experiences with Diverse Sex Toys Among German Heterosexual Adults
Exploring the Psychological Characteristics and Risk-related Cognitions of Individuals Who Own Sex Dolls
Exploring the Ownership of Child-Like Sex Dolls
Sex Toy Use by Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States
Measurement and Correlates of Zoophilic Interest in an Online Community Sample
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Successful Qualitative Research
Do Sex Toys Make Me Satisfied? The Use of Sex Toys in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, and the UK
Selling Sex Toys
"Validation of Qualitative Research in the "Real World
The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty
| Unique citing works | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |