Immature psychological defense mechanisms are associated with women's greater desire for and actual engaging in masturbation

Previous research found that frequency of penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) is associated with better health and satisfaction (sexual, relationship, life, mental health), with some opposite effects for masturbation (even when controlling for partnered sexual activity frequency). Previous research also found that depressed women have a greater desire to masturbate (but not to engage in PVI) than non-depressed women. Thus, we sought to examine if...