[Evaluation of the German Short Version of the "New Sexual Satisfaction Scale" (NSSS-SD) in a Representative Sample]. / Überprüfung der deutschen Kurzversion der "New Sexual Satisfaction Scale" (NSSS-SD) in einer repräsentativen Stichprobe.

The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS) is an internationally established questionnaire for assessing sexual satisfaction. It is based on 2 subscales (ego-centered and partner- and sexual activity-centered sexual satisfaction). The aim of the study was to evaluate the German short version of the questionnaire (NSSS-SD) in a representative sample (N=2524). In addition, relationships between sexual satisfaction and sociodemographic factors (age, sex, education) and characteristics of partnership and sexuality (relationship satisfaction, coitus frequency, number of sexual partners) were examined. The internal consistency of the NSSS-SD was excellent (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.96). The 2-dimensional structure of the long version could not be confirmed for the short version. One factor could be extracted, which explains 68.94% of the variance. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed statistically significant differences in sexual satisfaction with respect to age, education, relationship satisfaction and coitus frequency. Sex and number of sexual partners did not influence sexual satisfaction. The NSSS-SD is a reliable questionnaire of sexual satisfaction for sexually active individuals. For sexually inactive individuals, a change of the instruction or a visual analogue scale might be useful.

[The Relevance of Sexual Concerns and Adult Attachment for Sexual Functioning]. / Die Bedeutung von sexuellen Bedenken und Bindung für spezifische sexuelle Funktionsbereiche.

OBJECTIVE: Sexual dysfunctions are highly prevalent and often associated with negative sexual attitudes such as sexual myths and sexual concerns. The aim of this paper was to explore the relationships between sexual functions, sexual concerns and adult attachment. METHODS: 965 participants were examined in an online-based study. RESULTS: The results indicate that sexual concerns about masturbation and sexual self-understanding are related with overall female sexual function. In contrast, erectile function in men was most influenced by sexual performance anxiety. Furthermore, adult attachment is mainly associated with sexual satisfaction. It should be considered as an important motivational factor for sexuality. CONCLUSION: Sexual concerns provide an approach for treating sexual dysfunction and improve the understanding of medical conditions.