Singles Not Sexually Satisfied? Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction in Single versus Partnered Adults

Abstract

Objective: The present study assesses the importance of individual, sexual behavioral, and evaluative factors on sexual satisfaction among single and partnered adults. Method: Using data from a large web-sample of single (n = 1,075) and partnered (n = 3,063) individuals aged 18–89 from Norway. Results: Higher contentment with sexual activity, sexual intercourse frequency, satisfaction with singlehood, and relationship satisfaction predicted higher sexual satisfaction, across relationship status and sex. Conclusions: To tackle singlism and stereotypes about singles’ sex lives, there is a need to further examine sexuality in singlehood.