ArticleInternational journal of impotence research2026
Role of afterplay in female sexual satisfaction in heterosexual relationship: A prospective randomized two arm study.
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Abstract
Despite the recognized emotional importance of post-coital intimate behaviors such as hugging, cuddling, talking, kissing, massaging, listening to sensual music, showering, and reading erotic literature (collectively termed afterplay), their impact on female sexual satisfaction has not been systematically studied. This prospective randomized study evaluated the effect of afterplay on sexual satisfaction among sexually active women in heterosexual relationships. Couples with medical comorbidities, psychiatric disorders, or diagnosed sexual dysfunction were excluded. Participants were randomized into two groups using computer-generated random numbers. Both groups received weekly educational sessions on desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain, and foreplay, with Group B receiving an additional 15-minute session focused on afterplay. Sexual satisfaction was assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks using the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women (SSS-W), supplemented by diary-based records of sexual experiences. A total of 431 women completed the study (Group A: 211; Group B: 220), with comparable baseline characteristics. After 8 weeks, Group B showed significantly greater improvement across all SSS-W domains compared with Group A (p ≤ 0.05). These findings identify afterplay as an important factor influencing female sexual satisfaction. Partner education regarding afterplay may represent a simple and effective intervention for improving sexual well-being and addressing female sexual dissatisfaction.
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