Three studies examined the contribution of attachment orientation and perceived partner
responsiveness to sexual desire in initial acquaintanceships. In all studies, participants …

Past research has shown that attachment orientations shape sexual processes within
relationships. Yet, little has been done to explore the opposite direction. In the present …

Responsiveness may signal to a potential partner that one is concerned with her or his
welfare, and may therefore increase sexual interest in this person. Research shows …

Sexual desire tends to subside gradually over time, with many couples failing to maintain
desire in their long-term relationships. Three studies employed complementary …

Sexual desire between romantic partners tends to decrease over time. A decrease in
frequency of dyadic fantasies and an increase in frequency of extradyadic fantasies are …

Attachment theory is one of the major theoretical frameworks for understanding romantic
relationships. Attachment styles are formed through interactions with caregivers and shape …

The authors explored the contribution of individual differences in attachment orientations to
the experience of sexual intercourse and its association with relationship quality. In Study 1 …

Several studies have shown that many college women engage in unwanted sexual activity
with a dating partner. However, little research has examined the differences between …

An Internet survey was conducted to extend the investigation of attachment style to the
domains of sexual communication and sexual satisfaction. We hypothesized that insecure …

In this chapter, I focus mainly on the role of sex as a promoter of emotional bonds between
partners, and I discuss the role of attachment processes in the association between sexuality …