Psychology In Seattle Podcast Sexual Fantasies (2018 Rerun)
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Nov 18, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of sexual fantasies! Discover findings from a survey revealing how fantasies vary across age groups, with younger fans favoring romance and older folks showing interest in threesomes. Explore the prevalence of fantasies and what they reveal about sexuality, including the curious allure of BDSM. The hosts tackle the complexities of rape fantasies, their psychological underpinnings, and how gender influences our imaginations. Plus, find out how personality traits can predict fantasy types. It's a fascinating look at the landscape of desire!
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Nearly Universal Sexual Fantasies
- Almost everyone reports having sexual fantasies; survey samples found roughly 97–99% do.
- Asexuality explains most who report never fantasizing, but some asexual people still masturbate and fantasize.
Age Shifts Fantasy Themes
- Younger people fantasize more about romantic, passionate themes while older people show higher incidence of threesomes and group sex.
- Age shifts may reflect curiosity after long-term monogamy or changing priorities and bandwidth.
Threesome Is The Top Fantasy
- Threesomes rank as the single most common fantasy across genders and orientations.
- People report imagining threesomes even if they wouldn't necessarily pursue them in real life.
