Does Your Socioeconomic Status Affect Your Sex Life?

How much money you have could have an impact on your sexual wellness. This is according to a new study based on the first Spanish National Sexual Health Survey, which found that wealth and social standing mean a more satisfying love life. Those with a higher socioeconomic (SE) status were more fulfilled by their sex lives and protect their wellbeing by practicing safe sex – but why? Your SE status is based on your income, education and occupation, so how does this influence your sexual health?

 

The new analysis was carried out in 2009 and found that people with a lower economic status claim to be less sexually satisfied, particularly women. The first Spanish National Sexual Health Survey was carried out by the Centre for Sociological Research, but it is investigators at the Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) who have analysed the influence of various socioeconomic factors on sexual health. The results of the survey, for which 9,850 interviews were carried out, revealed that roughly 95% of people were satisfied with the sexual relations they had during the previous year, and 90% claimed to be very satisfied or quite satisfied with their sex life in general. Moreover, while 97% of men and 96% of women claimed to be more satisfied with sexual relations they had with a stable partner, only 88% of men and 80% of women said the same of sex with a casual partner.

 

But what about SE status? Those with a higher socioeconomic status seemed to have a greater capacity for developing their sexuality in a way which is satisfying for them, and a better awareness of their own needs. Dolores Ruiz, the main author of the study, explains, ‘People of a lower socioeconomic status claim to be less satisfied sexually, which especially applies to women, who seem to be more influenced by these factors. People that have a more disadvantaged socioeconomic status tend to have less satisfying and less safe sexual relations, as well as suffering more experiences of sexual abuse. Furthermore, women usually suffer more experiences of sexual abuse than men and they claim to have less sexual gratification during their first sexual intercourse.’

 

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), sexual health ‘is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence’. The research also found that SE status affected how much people practice safe sex, with those at the lower end using less contraception.

 

The study also investigated experiences of sexual abuse. The results revealed that more than 4% of men and 6.5% of women have had some kind of sexual relation against their will during their life, while 1.6% of men and 6.1% of women claimed to have been sexually abused or raped at some time in their life. ‘Once again, it’s particularly women of a lower socioeconomic status who suffer more experiences of sexual abuse,’ says Ruiz. ‘It’s important to bear in mind that these women also might have more problems when it comes to contacting the various organisations that can provide help for them.’ The results of the study lead Ruiz to conclude, ‘There is a need to introduce public policies which aim to reduce socioeconomic and gender inequalities that we have found in sexual satisfaction, in the use of contraceptives and in abusive sexual relations.’

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Does Your Socioeconomic Status Affect Your Sex Life?

How much money you have could have an impact on your sexual wellness. This is according to a new study based on the first Spanish National Sexual Health Survey, which found that wealth and social standing mean a more satisfying love life. Those with a higher socioeconomic (SE) status were more fulfilled by their sex lives and protect their wellbeing by practicing safe sex – but why? Your SE status is based on your income, education and occupation, so how does this influence your sexual health?

 

The new analysis was carried out in 2009 and found that people with a lower economic status claim to be less sexually satisfied, particularly women. The first Spanish National Sexual Health Survey was carried out by the Centre for Sociological Research, but it is investigators at the Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) who have analysed the influence of various socioeconomic factors on sexual health. The results of the survey, for which 9,850 interviews were carried out, revealed that roughly 95% of people were satisfied with the sexual relations they had during the previous year, and 90% claimed to be very satisfied or quite satisfied with their sex life in general. Moreover, while 97% of men and 96% of women claimed to be more satisfied with sexual relations they had with a stable partner, only 88% of men and 80% of women said the same of sex with a casual partner.

 

But what about SE status? Those with a higher socioeconomic status seemed to have a greater capacity for developing their sexuality in a way which is satisfying for them, and a better awareness of their own needs. Dolores Ruiz, the main author of the study, explains, ‘People of a lower socioeconomic status claim to be less satisfied sexually, which especially applies to women, who seem to be more influenced by these factors. People that have a more disadvantaged socioeconomic status tend to have less satisfying and less safe sexual relations, as well as suffering more experiences of sexual abuse. Furthermore, women usually suffer more experiences of sexual abuse than men and they claim to have less sexual gratification during their first sexual intercourse.’

 

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), sexual health ‘is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence’. The research also found that SE status affected how much people practice safe sex, with those at the lower end using less contraception.

 

The study also investigated experiences of sexual abuse. The results revealed that more than 4% of men and 6.5% of women have had some kind of sexual relation against their will during their life, while 1.6% of men and 6.1% of women claimed to have been sexually abused or raped at some time in their life. ‘Once again, it’s particularly women of a lower socioeconomic status who suffer more experiences of sexual abuse,’ says Ruiz. ‘It’s important to bear in mind that these women also might have more problems when it comes to contacting the various organisations that can provide help for them.’ The results of the study lead Ruiz to conclude, ‘There is a need to introduce public policies which aim to reduce socioeconomic and gender inequalities that we have found in sexual satisfaction, in the use of contraceptives and in abusive sexual relations.’

Categories: higher socioeconomic, national sexual, Research, se status, Sexual Abuse, sexual health, sexual relations, sexual satisfaction, socioeconomic status, spanish national, women claimed

Does Your Socioeconomic Status Affect Your Sex Life?

How much money you have could have an impact on your sexual wellness. This is according to a new study based on the first Spanish National Sexual Health Survey, which found that wealth and social standing mean a more satisfying love life. Those with a higher socioeconomic (SE) status were more fulfilled by their sex lives and protect their wellbeing by practicing safe sex – but why? Your SE status is based on your income, education and occupation, so how does this influence your sexual health?

 

The new analysis was carried out in 2009 and found that people with a lower economic status claim to be less sexually satisfied, particularly women. The first Spanish National Sexual Health Survey was carried out by the Centre for Sociological Research, but it is investigators at the Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) who have analysed the influence of various socioeconomic factors on sexual health. The results of the survey, for which 9,850 interviews were carried out, revealed that roughly 95% of people were satisfied with the sexual relations they had during the previous year, and 90% claimed to be very satisfied or quite satisfied with their sex life in general. Moreover, while 97% of men and 96% of women claimed to be more satisfied with sexual relations they had with a stable partner, only 88% of men and 80% of women said the same of sex with a casual partner.

 

But what about SE status? Those with a higher socioeconomic status seemed to have a greater capacity for developing their sexuality in a way which is satisfying for them, and a better awareness of their own needs. Dolores Ruiz, the main author of the study, explains, ‘People of a lower socioeconomic status claim to be less satisfied sexually, which especially applies to women, who seem to be more influenced by these factors. People that have a more disadvantaged socioeconomic status tend to have less satisfying and less safe sexual relations, as well as suffering more experiences of sexual abuse. Furthermore, women usually suffer more experiences of sexual abuse than men and they claim to have less sexual gratification during their first sexual intercourse.’

 

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), sexual health ‘is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence’. The research also found that SE status affected how much people practice safe sex, with those at the lower end using less contraception.

 

The study also investigated experiences of sexual abuse. The results revealed that more than 4% of men and 6.5% of women have had some kind of sexual relation against their will during their life, while 1.6% of men and 6.1% of women claimed to have been sexually abused or raped at some time in their life. ‘Once again, it’s particularly women of a lower socioeconomic status who suffer more experiences of sexual abuse,’ says Ruiz. ‘It’s important to bear in mind that these women also might have more problems when it comes to contacting the various organisations that can provide help for them.’ The results of the study lead Ruiz to conclude, ‘There is a need to introduce public policies which aim to reduce socioeconomic and gender inequalities that we have found in sexual satisfaction, in the use of contraceptives and in abusive sexual relations.’

Categories: higher socioeconomic, national sexual, Research, se status, Sexual Abuse, sexual health, sexual relations, sexual satisfaction, socioeconomic status, spanish national, women claimed

The Rich Have It All, Including Better Sex

Researchers found that 86 percent of men were satisfied after their first experience of sexual intercourse compared to only 61 percent of women.

People with higher incomes, better jobs and more education appear to be happier in bed, according to a study from the Barcelona Public Health Agency.

Investigators in Spain used a sampling of subjects from a broader survey in 2009 to explore how the socioeconomic status of about 5,000 people between 16 and 44 years old impacted their sexual satisfaction. They said that individuals with a higher socioeconomic status had better sex lives than their less privileged counterparts – a finding that applied particularly to women.

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“People of a lower socioeconomic status claim to be less satisfied sexually, which especially applies to women, who seem to be more influenced by these factors,” Dolores Ruiz Muñoz, the main author of the study, said in a release.

Researchers have found that nine in 10 men and women in Spain said they were very satisfied or quite satisfied with their sexual lives. Ninety-seven percent of men and 96 percent of women were happier with the quality of their sexual lives when they had a stable partner. Eighty-eight percent of men and 80 percent of women were sexually satisfied with casual partners.

There also was a noted difference between men’s and women’s satisfaction after their first experience of sexual intercourse. Eighty-six percent of men were satisfied, compared to only 61 percent of women.

About 6.1 percent of women and 1.6 percent of men reported being raped or sexually abused in their lifetimes. Women from lower socioeconomic classes were the most likely to be sexually abused, Ruiz Munoz said. These less privileged women also had more difficulty accessing help.

Conversely, individuals with a higher socioeconomic status appeared to be more confident developing their sexuality in a way that best fit their needs. They also used contraception more than those in lower socioeconomic classes.

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“People that have a more disadvantaged socioeconomic status tend to have less satisfying and less safe sexual relations, as well as suffering more experiences of sexual abuse,” Ruiz Muñoz said.

The report used the World Health Organization’s definition of sexual health, which views the term in a holistic sense as a mental, physical and emotional state of well-being.

“Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence,” the WHO says.

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