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Current Sexual Health Reports
Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports 3/2015

01.09.2015 | Female Sexual Dysfunction and Disorders (L Brotto and A Bradford, Section Editors)

Is It Good to Be Giving in the Bedroom? A Prosocial Perspective on Sexual Health and Well-Being in Romantic Relationships

verfasst von: Emily A. Impett, Amy Muise, Natalie O. Rosen

Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports | Ausgabe 3/2015

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Abstract

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 pleasure, navigating the sexual aspects of their relationship can be quite challenging for some couples, as conflicts of interest such as desired sexual frequency are among the most difficult types of relationship conflict to resolve. A prosocial perspective on sexuality suggests that partners who are highly motivated to respond to each other’s needs and provide each other with sexual benefits can maintain desire, even over the long term, as well as navigate sexual problems in their relationship with greater success. This article addresses two central questions, including why people are motivated to provide their romantic partner with sexual benefits and the relationship and sexual outcomes of doing so, as well as who is most likely to be giving in the bedroom. This perspective on sexuality has important clinical applications, including unique extensions to individuals with sexual dysfunctions, as well as the psychological and sexual well-being of affected couples.
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Metadaten
Titel
Is It Good to Be Giving in the Bedroom? A Prosocial Perspective on Sexual Health and Well-Being in Romantic Relationships
verfasst von
Emily A. Impett
Amy Muise
Natalie O. Rosen
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Sexual Health Reports / Ausgabe 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1548-3584
Elektronische ISSN: 1548-3592
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-015-0055-9

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