The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, in partnership with leading sexual wellbeing company the Lovehoney Group and its Womanizer brand, has released early data from new nationally representative surveys exploring menopause knowledge, symptom management, medical care engagement, and health disparities among Americans.
Kinsey InstituteSep 16 2024
The findings shed light on how women navigate menopause and reveal significant gaps in medical guidance and knowledge, particularly regarding the use of self-pleasure as a self-management tool. Providers have an important role to play. "This survey shows self-pleasure offers an effective, accessible tool for menopausal symptom relief, which is important to integrate with existing care strategies," said Dr. Cynthia Graham, Senior Scientist at the Kinsey Institute.Despite the potential benefits, conversations around menopause and masturbation are noticeably absent in medical settings. Only 44% of respondents reported ever discussing menopause with their healthcare provider.
When asked six questions to assess their understanding of menopause, White women had the highest rate of correct answers at 55%, followed by Asian women , Hispanic women , and Black women . These differences highlight a critical need for targeted education and resources to bridge knowledge gaps and ensure equitable access to accurate and comprehensive information.
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