| Step | Description | |------|-------------| | Participant recruitment | Snowball sampling through online forums and community groups; inclusion criteria: male, ≥ 21 years, heterosexual, consensual sexual experience with a woman who is widowed/divorced, and willing to discuss the experience openly. | | Data collection | 45‑minute semi‑structured interviews conducted via encrypted video calls. Topics covered: motivations, emotional atmosphere, physical sensations, perceived differences from other sexual encounters. | | Analysis | Transcripts coded using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006). Two independent researchers identified recurring motifs; disagreements resolved through discussion. | | Ethical safeguards | All participants provided informed consent, were assured anonymity (pseudonyms used), and could withdraw at any point. The study received approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB‑2025‑07). |
The present report explores the lived experience and perceived pleasure (“nikmat”) reported by adult men who engage in consensual sexual activity with widowed or divorced women (“janda”). Drawing on a limited but focused qualitative sample (n = 12) collected through semi‑structured interviews, the study aims to identify recurring themes related to emotional satisfaction, physical pleasure, and sociocultural factors that shape these encounters. Findings suggest that participants often describe heightened arousal and fulfillment stemming from a mixture of novelty, perceived emotional maturity of the partner, and a sense of “taboo‑breaking.” While the data are anecdotal and not generalisable to the broader population, the patterns observed may inform further research on adult consensual sexual dynamics involving partners with prior marital experience. DASS-434 Nikmatnya Bersetubuh Sama Janda Sebelah
| Aspect | Reason for Inclusion | |--------|----------------------| | Demographic focus | Widowed or divorced women (commonly referred to locally as “janda”) represent a distinct subgroup whose sexual histories may influence present‑day intimacy. | | Cultural context | In many Southeast Asian societies, sexual activity with a “janda” carries a stigma that can intensify the perceived excitement for some men. | | Research gap | Most sexual‑health literature concentrates on first‑time partners or long‑term couples; limited empirical work exists on the pleasure dynamics in post‑marital encounters. | | Step | Description | |------|-------------| | Participant