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How Italians Transgress: A Survey on Rough Sexual Behaviors in a Sample of Italians

Authors :
Luca Daminato
Greta Riboli
Mattia Nese
Gianni Brighetti
Daniel Giunti
Rosita Borlimi
Source :
Sexes, Vol 5, Iss 2, Pp 58-70 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Surveys of the Italian population typically assess general sexual behaviors (e.g., oral, vaginal and anal intercourse). However, little is known about other sexual behavior such as rough sexual behaviors, choking and slapping. Thus, an online cross-sectional survey of 4618 Italian participants was conducted. In the past month, the most prevalent sexual behaviors were solo masturbation (93.6%), partner masturbation (80.0%), oral sex (71.4% received, 75.9% performed), penile–vaginal intercourse (75.7%) and anal intercourse (12.5% received, 7.1% performed). Regarding rough sexual behaviors, the most common behaviors performed were spanking (23.3% received, 55.5% performed), choking (13.2% receive, 60.0% performed), slapping (30.1% received, 20.9% performed) and name calling (44.5% received, 37.0% performed). Our results suggest a gender difference where men and transgender/non-binary individuals perform more rough sexual behaviors compared to women. Moreover, regarding the role of consent in behaviors such as choking and slapping, our results highlight the importance of sexual and affective education to implement sexual assertiveness. In conclusion, this study adds knowledge to the limited literature on this topic, especially with respect to the Italian population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24115118
Volume :
5
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Sexes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.60bdf8db99674fc990ad4e47f744006a
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5020005