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The Fallacy of the G-Spot and Its Influence on Women's Sexuality THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CLINICAL SEXOLOGISTS AT MAIMONIDES UNIVERSITY THE FALLACY OF THE G-SPOT AND ITS INFLUENCE ON WOMEN’S SEXUALITY A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CLINICAL SEXOLOGISTS AT MAIMONIDES UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY JENNIFER J. MCBLAINE NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 2006 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I have two people in my life that I need to thank profusely. First is my father; without his unconditional love and support, I would not be the person that I am today. My father’s love has been consistent and unwavering. Second is my husband Roger. Since our relationship began 10 years ago, I have been attending college. Through it all: papers, projects and class after class, Roger has been encouraging, flexible, patient and supportive. He is my best friend as well as my lover. I am truly blessed to have enduring love in my life. I thank Dr. William Granzig for his sense of humor, instruction and inspiring ideas. I thank Dr. Granzig for showing me the tools of how to be a great sex therapist. Thank you, Dr. Granzig, for creating a program that supports human sexuality. I thank Dr. Mary Lutzo for her ability to keep me on track through positive feedback and words of encouragement. I thank Dr. Joyce Wertheimer for her unconditional support and sense of humor throughout the dissertation process. ii VITA Jennifer J. McBlaine was awarded in 1999 a bachelor degree in psychology and in 2002 was awarded a masters degree in counselor education from the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida. She is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist. She has a private psychotherapy practice in Sarasota, Florida where she helps others live their best lives. iii ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine how the propaganda of the G-spot has influenced and affected women’s sexuality. This was done by designing a self-reported questionnaire that American women could respond to which would illicit their thoughts and feelings regarding the G-spot. The study 1) determined whether women were informed on the G-spot, 2) explained the positive and negative influences regarding the G-spot on women’s sexuality, 3) assessed how the G-spot has redefined women’s definition of an orgasm, 4) proven the media’s influence on women’s search to locate the G-spot, 5) compared sex experts claim that the G-spot is common in women, 6) verified how magazine articles on the G-spot affected women’s sexuality. The population for this study was American women who were individually contacted by this researcher. Data was collected using a self-reported questionnaire totaling nineteen questions. The self-reported questionnaire was specific to the G-spot however the summary of the findings appear to be generalized and significance minimal. It is unclear whether the G-spot has influenced women’s sexuality according to women’s perceptions; as it is quite clear that it has caused influence and discord in the world of sexuality. A study should be done that delves deeper into questions of the how the G-spot and other sexual taboos influence female sexuality. The possible “myth” of the G-spot, the failure of movies to demonstrate clitoral stimulation as many women’s’ preferred choice for orgasm, and countless other issues that perpetuate fallacies about sexuality need to be examined. The time has come for sexology to be recognized as a “true” iv science worthy of investigation and financial support by governments, universities, and the private sector. v TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS............................................................................................ ii VITA............................................................................................................................. iii ABSTRACT..................................................................................................................iiv LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS................................................................................... viiviii LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................iix LIST OF GRAPHS..........................................................................................................x I. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................1 A. Background of the Problem....................................................................................1 B. Purpose of the Study ..............................................................................................4 C. Statement of the Problem .......................................................................................4 D. The Vagina and Definitions of Important Terms.....................................................5 II. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE .............................................................................8 A. Historical Concepts of Female Orgasms.................................................................8 B. Literature on the G-spot........................................................................................10 III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY .............................................................................16 A. Introduction .........................................................................................................16 B. Study Sample .......................................................................................................16 C. Study Design........................................................................................................17 D. Instrument............................................................................................................17 IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ..............................................................................20 A. Research Questions..............................................................................................20 B. Demographics ......................................................................................................20 C. Responses ............................................................................................................22 D. Other Results ........................................................................................................34 V. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................35 A. Introduction .........................................................................................................35 B. Summary of the Findings .....................................................................................36 C. Limitations of the Study .......................................................................................37 D. Implications and Recommendations .....................................................................38 APPENDICES...............................................................................................................40 APPENDIX A ...........................................................................................................40 vi ORIGINAL 1950S G-SPOT ARTICLE....................................................................40 APPENDIX B............................................................................................................45 G-SPOT QUESTIONNAIRE...................................................................................45 APPENDIX C............................................................................................................49 ONLINE G-SPOT QUESTIONNAIRE....................................................................49 APPENDIX D ...........................................................................................................55 INITIAL COVER LETTER .....................................................................................55 APPENDIX E............................................................................................................56 INTIAL E-MAIL CONTAINING COVER LETTER .................................................56 APPENDIX F............................................................................................................58 COMPLETED G-SPOT QUESTIONNAIRES.........................................................58 REFERENCE LIST.....................................................................................................183 vii ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Page 1. Female Anatomy Labeling G-spot ..........................................................................180 2. Female Reproductive System..................................................................................181 3. Perianal muscles and female cavernous bodies…...…………….…………………..182 viii TABLES Table Page 1. Demographics……………………………………………………………21 ix GRAPHS Graph Page A. Heard From…………………………………………………………………………..22 B. Publication……………………………………………………………………….......23 C. Located G-spot……………………………………………………………………….23 D. Met Expectations………………….…………………………………………………..24 E. Felt Inadequate…………………………………………….………………………….24 F. Faked G-spot Orgasm……………………………………….………………………..25 G. Lied about Locating G-spot……………….…………………………………………26 H. Media Focus on G-spot………………………………………………………………27 I. Asked Physician………………………………………………………………………28 J. Asked Mental Health Professional……………………………………………………29 K. Importance of Locating G-spot……………………...…………………………….…30 L. Discussed with Partner…………………………..…………………………………...31
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