Moser Amanda, Ballard Sharon M, Jensen Jake, Averett Paige
Human Development and Family Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, USA.
Social Work, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA.
J Cannabis Res. 2023 Jan 20;5(1):2. doi: 10.1186/s42238-022-00169-2.
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived influence of cannabis on sexual functioning and satisfaction. This study used Kaplan's and Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle (desire, excitement, orgasm, plateau, resolution) and included satisfaction to complete the sexual response cycle. Given increased attention in the research literature to the potential benefits of cannabis and the lack of research on the sexual benefits of cannabis use, the current study was completed.
Data were collected using the online survey tool "Qualtrics" from a self-selected, convenience sample of adults over the age of 18 who reported previous cannabis use. The survey, developed by the researchers based on previous literature, included demographic questions followed by a scale to measure sexual functioning and satisfaction in relation to cannabis use (α = 0.897).
The final sample was 811 participants ranging in age from 18 to 85 years old (M = 32.11). The majority of participants were identified as female (n = 536, 64.9%), White/Caucasian (n = 640, 78.9%), and college educated (n = 650, 80.1%). Almost 25% of the participants were identified as LGBTQIA+ (n = 187, 23.1%). Most of the participants reported being in a monogamous sexual relationship (n = 598, 73.7%). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression. Age and gender were not found to have significant effects on cannabis use and sexual functioning and satisfaction. Over 70% of participants reported increased desire (M = 4.05, SD = 0.962) and orgasm intensity (M = 4.05, SD = 0.884). Participants who reported masturbating indicated that cannabis enhanced their pleasure while masturbating (n = 620, 62.5%). Participants also stated that cannabis enhanced their sense of taste (n = 583, 71.9%) and touch (n = 576, 71.0%).
The results of this study contrast and establish new evidence within the literature. Demographic results indicate that the people who use cannabis are of a wide range of ages, from a variety of occupations, and have differing cannabis use preferences. The inclusion of LGBTQIA + respondents is a strength of this study. Overall, results indicated that both men and women perceived that cannabis use increased their sexual functioning and satisfaction, particularly increased desire and orgasm intensity.
This study updates the current literature on cannabis and sexuality and provides implications for improving sexual quality. Medical implications of this study include the possible use of cannabis for treating sexual dysfunctions, especially within women.
本研究的目的是探讨大麻对性功能和性满意度的感知影响。本研究采用了卡普兰、马斯特斯和约翰逊的性反应周期（欲望、兴奋、高潮、平台期、消退期），并纳入了性满意度以完善性反应周期。鉴于研究文献中对大麻潜在益处的关注增加，以及对大麻使用的性益处缺乏研究，遂完成了本项研究。
使用在线调查工具“Qualtrics”，从18岁以上自报曾使用过大麻的成年人中选取一个方便样本进行数据收集。该调查问卷由研究人员根据以往文献编制，包括人口统计学问题，随后是一个用于测量与大麻使用相关的性功能和性满意度的量表（α = 0.897）。
最终样本为811名参与者，年龄在18至85岁之间（M = 32.11）。大多数参与者为女性（n = 536，64.9%）、白人/高加索人（n = 640，78.9%）且受过大学教育（n = 650，80.1%）。近25%的参与者被认定为LGBTQIA+群体（n = 187，23.1%）。大多数参与者报告处于一夫一妻制的性关系中（n = 598，73.7%）。数据采用描述性统计、t检验、单因素方差分析和多元回归进行分析。未发现年龄和性别对大麻使用、性功能及性满意度有显著影响。超过70%的参与者报告欲望增强（M = 4.05，SD = 0.962）和高潮强度增加（M = 4.05，SD = 0.884）。报告有自慰行为的参与者表示，大麻增强了他们自慰时的快感（n = 620，62.5%）。参与者还表示，大麻增强了他们的味觉（n = 583，71.9%）和触觉（n = 576，71.0%）。
本研究结果与文献形成对比并建立了新的证据。人口统计学结果表明，使用大麻的人群年龄范围广泛，职业多样，且大麻使用偏好各异。纳入LGBTQIA+群体的受访者是本研究的一个优势。总体而言，结果表明男性和女性都认为使用大麻会增强他们的性功能和性满意度，尤其是增强欲望和高潮强度。
本研究更新了关于大麻与性方面的现有文献，并为改善性质量提供了启示。本研究的医学意义包括大麻可能用于治疗性功能障碍，尤其是女性性功能障碍。
