To better understand the effect relationship closeness has on couple's sexuality a scoping
review was conducted, that focused on the inclusion of other in the self scale (IOS). Authors …

Closeness, in the sense of inclusion of other in the self, has been found to be an important
factor for relationship well-being, satisfaction and pair-bonding. In the past ten years, the self …

Whereas greater levels of intimacy have been shown to promote couples' sexual well-being,
recent theories suggest that satisfying sex is maintained via the capacity to encourage the …

There is growing interest in identifying factors that promote sexual well-being in romantic
relationships. One such factor is intimacy—a process involving self-disclosure and empathic …

We explored longitudinal associations between attachment, differentiation, relational
satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction and desire among 286 married couples to see which of …

Attachment theory postulates that three behavioral systems are central to optimal couple
functioning: attachment, caregiving, and sex. However, few studies have examined the …

Research has demonstrated a strong link between relationship and sexual satisfaction in the
context of romantic relationships. However, little research has examined this in the context of …

The centrality of close relationships to optimal human functioning has motivated some
theorists to suggest that positive relationships form the “fourth pillar” of the positive …

Sexual subjectivity is a central feature of healthy sexuality that is believed to shape and be
shaped by relationship experiences. However, no studies have examined sexual subjectivity …

Purpose Infertility has adverse effects on the quality of life (QoL) of infertile couples. Previous
studies found important associations between sexual function, self-esteem and QoL, but …