Introduction The increasing research interest in sexual satisfaction corresponds to a large
amount of studies which focus on different singular determinants without establishing a …

The current research used two 8-wave longitudinal studies spanning the first 4–5 years of
207 marriages to examine the potential bidirectional associations among marital …

This article investigates the determinants of orgasm and sexual enjoyment in hookup and
relationship sex among heterosexual college women and seeks to explain why relationship …

Sexual satisfaction is an important indicator of sexual health and is strongly associated with
relationship satisfaction. However, research exploring lay definitions of sexual satisfaction …

Should intimates respond to their interpersonal mistakes with self-criticism or with self-
compassion? Although it is reasonable to expect self-compassion to benefit relationships by …

How should partners discuss the problems that arise over the course of their intimate
relationships? Prior studies have provided inconsistent answers to this question, with some …

This study examined the impact of general and sexual communication on couples' overall
and sexual satisfaction. Data were collected from 116 heterosexual, monogamous couples …

In spite of a growing presence of pornography in contemporary life, little is known about its
potential effects on young people's sexual socialization and sexual satisfaction. In this …

Satisfying sexual interactions are a crucial predictor of the quality of romantic relationships
and satisfaction with life. At the same time that sex can lift couples up and bring them great …

Despite a burgeoning literature that documents numerous positive implications of
forgiveness, scholars know very little about the potential negative implications of …