Female Masturbation Survey

1. Before you begin please read the conditions below.

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Thank you for volunteering to take part in this survey. All responses are completely anonymous and your details can not be accessed or shared.

The survey consists largely of multiple choice questions about solo (un-partnered)masturbation and should take less than five minutes to complete.

Because of the sensitivity and sexual nature of this topic, this survey is only open to women over 25 years of age.

Completion signals consent to publish the submitted material when the results of the survey are eventually published.

If you do not meet the participation criteria, or have any issues with the subject matter, please do not proceed.

Many thanks for taking the time to participate.

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* 1. Please indicate what age you are using the drop down menu below.

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* 2. Please identify your ethnicity using the drop down menu below.

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* 3. What is the highest (approximate) level of education you have completed?

GCSE

NVQ

AS Level

A Level

Diploma

Bachelors degree

Masters degree

Phd

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following best describes your employment status

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How would you define your sexuality?

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* 6. Which of the following best describes your current relationship status?

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Approximately what age were you when you first experienced orgasm through masturbation on your own?

5-10

11-15

16-20

21-25

26-30

31-35

36-40

40+

I have never experienced orgasm through solo sex.

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* 8. What technique - in terms of type of stimulation - did you use when you first experienced orgasm through solo sex?

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* 9. What techniques do you now use - in terms of type of stimulation - to masturbate?

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* 10. How many minutes, on average, does it take you to achieve orgasm by yourself?

0-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

21-25

16-30

30+

I do not masturbate

Other (please specify)

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* 11. On average, how often do you masturbate each MONTH?

10+

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* 12. Do you differentiate between clitoral and vaginal orgasm?

Yes

I'm not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Which of the following techniques do you most commonly use when masturbating?

Clitoral stimulation by hand

Clitoral stimulation with a vibrator

Vaginal penetration with a dildo

Vaginal penetration with a vibrator

Simultaneous clitoral and vaginal stimulation

All of the above

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 14. During masturbation can you orgasm solely through penetration?

Yes

Occasionally

I'm not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you think you have a G Spot?

Yes

I'm not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 16. What form of contraception do you use?

Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP)

Progestogen-only pill (POP)

Contraceptive patch

Contraceptive vaginal ring

Barrier methods: male condoms, the female condom, diaphragms and caps.

Contraceptive injections (eg Depo-Provera® and Noristerat®)

Contraceptive implants (eg Nexplanon®)

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)

Hormone-releasing intrauterine system (IUS)

Natural methods (Rhythm method, withdrawal)

Sterilisation or vasectomy

Emergency contraceptive pills

I do not use any form of contraception

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Do you suffer from any medical condition, or take any medication, that may impair orgasm?

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* 18. How do you feel after masturbation?

Sleepy

Awake

Relaxed

Anxious

Guilty

Satisfied

Aroused

Other (please specify)

Many thanks for taking the time to participate in this survey.