What theories and methods from relationship research can contribute to sex research

A Muise, JA Maxwell, EA Impett - The Journal of Sex Research, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Sexual and relationship satisfaction tend to be closely linked in the context of romantic
relationships. Understanding how sexual processes influence relationships and how …

Is it good to be giving in the bedroom? A prosocial perspective on sexual health and well-being in romantic relationships

EA Impett, A Muise, NO Rosen - Current Sexual Health Reports, 2015 - Springer
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 …

More than just sex: Affection mediates the association between sexual activity and well-being

A Debrot, N Meuwly, A Muise… - Personality and …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Positive interpersonal interactions such as affection are central to well-being. Sex is
associated with greater individual well-being, but little is known about why this occurs. We …

Experiences with diverse sex toys among German heterosexual adults: Findings from a national online survey

N Döring, S Poeschl - The Journal of Sex Research, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Studies from English-speaking countries show that sex toy use is common in various
populations and often associated with sexual well-being. Empirical data on sex toy use and …

“OMG, Yes!”: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of an Online Intervention for Female Sexual Pleasure

DJ Hensel, CD Von Hippel, R Sandidge… - The Journal of Sex …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary
efficacy of using an online educational resource that presents research-informed strategies …

What does healthy sex look like among youth? Towards a skills-based model for promoting adolescent sexuality development

MR Arbeit - Human Development, 2014 - karger.com
Sexuality is central in human life, perhaps especially in adolescence when multiple
dimensions of change constitute physical, psychological, and social challenges and …

A brief psychoeducational sexual mindfulness intervention to bolster sexual well-being

SJ Dawson, GE Jang, SY Goldberg - Mindfulness, 2022 - Springer
Objectives Cognitive distractions during sex are among the most common mechanisms
underlying problems with sexual well-being (eg, sexual dissatisfaction, low sexual desire) …

The development of the positive sexuality in adolescence scale (PSAS)

C Maes, J Trekels, E Impett… - The Journal of Sex …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of the present investigation was to develop a comprehensive tool to measure
positive sexuality among adolescents. We first conducted an extensive literature review to …

The problematization of sexuality among women living with HIV and a new feminist approach for understanding and enhancing women's sexual lives

A Carter, S Greene, D Money, M Sanchez, K Webster… - Sex Roles, 2017 - Springer
In the context of HIV, women's sexual rights and sexual autonomy are important but
frequently overlooked and violated. Guided by community voices, feminist theories, and …

Profiles of Sexual Double Standard Norms and Their Association with Sexual Pleasure in the Context of Sexual Intercourse among Dutch Adolescents: A Person …

G Sneijders, E Reitz, JJ Endendijk - Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2024 - Springer
Amidst the predominantly risk-focused narrative of adolescent sexual health, sexual
pleasure is often overlooked. This study examined the association between adolescents' …