According to earlier research, a woman’s partner’s beliefs and attitudes might have an impact on her sense of self-worth.
“We had done qualitative research with women about their genital self-image that found that even casual negative remarks from male partners could have a big impact on women,” Byers said to PsyPost.
“Hence, the need to investigate men’s attitudes towards female genitals as well as the link between those attitudes and genital feedback to partners,” she said.
Positively inclined males were more likely to do actions that promote closeness and self-worth, such complimenting and affirming their female spouse.
On the other hand, the authors found that while the total amount of negative feedback was little, those with negative views were more likely to offer critical remarks.
“Holding negative views likely reflects societal messages about female genitals and may influence not only men’s own but also their female partners’ sexual well-being,” Byers said.
It’s crucial to keep in mind that the study’s results may not apply to more diverse groups since the majority of its participants were educated and white.
