Hypersexual Disorder is proposed as a new psychiatric disorder for consideration in the
Sexual Disorders section for DSM-V. Historical precedents describing hypersexual …

Abstract Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is one of two sexual desire disorders in
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and is defined by the …

Few topics are as complex and controversial as human sexual orientation and gender
identity. These matters touch upon our most intimate thoughts and feelings, and help to …

Three studies tested whether adopting strong (relative to weak) approach goals in
relationships (ie, goals focused on the pursuit of positive experiences in one's relationship …

Researchers and clinicians alike widely acknowledge the inherently interpersonal nature of
women's sexual dysfunctions given that both partners impact and are impacted by these …

Research has indicated that adult romantic attachment is influential and important to sexual
and relationship satisfaction. Sexual desire, although not a direct focus of attachment …

Sexual desire is often present at the beginning of a romantic relationship. However,
research is divided regarding whether, and how, desire is experienced as a relationship …

There is controversy about the nature of women's sexual desire. The aim was to explore
narrative descriptions of sexual desire among mid-aged women in hopes of clarifying how …

Introduction Over the past two decades, sexual desire and desire discrepancy have become
more frequently studied as have potential pharmaceutical interventions to treat low sexual …

The authors examined desire discrepancy and its effect on sexual and relationship
satisfaction in a sample of 133 heterosexual couples attending a midsize university. Couples …