Few spheres in life are as universally relevant for (almost) all individuals past puberty as
sexuality. One important aspect of sexuality concerns individuals' sex drive—their …

The most universally experienced sexual response is sexual desire. Though research on
this topic has increased in recent years, low and high desire are still problematized in …

Sexual motivation (desire) requires the simultaneous presence of an active central motive
state and a stimulus with sexual significance. Once activated, sexual motivation leads to …

Introduction There is a lack of theoretical and empirical knowledge on how sexual desire
functions and interacts in a relationship. Aim To present an overview of the current …

Abstract Background/Objective The transition to parenthood encompasses several
psychological and relational changes that might contribute to couples' high levels of stress …

Introduction The literature showed the need for a better understanding of the male sexual
response, which has historically been considered as simpler and more mechanistic …

Many new parents are concerned that they have different levels of interest in sex than their
partner. Understanding the role of desire discrepancies in their sexual and relationship …

Sex is critical to marriage. Yet, there are several reasons to expect spouses to experience
declines in the desire for sex over time, and the rates of any declines in sexual desire may …

While sexual frequency and satisfaction are strong contributors to the quality and longevity
of romantic relationships and overall well-being, mismatches in sexual desire between …

In long-term relationships, sexual desire discrepancy (SDD) occurs frequently between
partners. For many, this discrepancy is persistent and significant, and a source of distress …