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Compulsive Homicides in Historical Context
Published in Louis B. Schlesinger, Sexual Murder, 2021
We believe that the domination and control of the victim is what is eroticized and gratifying sexually. Genital contact or ejaculation is not necessary for sexual satisfaction, a conclusion widely held by authorities on sexual behavior for quite some time (e.g., Freud, 1905; Socarides, 1988).
Psychological Impact of Infertility and Assisted Reproduction 1
Published in Rosa Maria Quatraro, Pietro Grussu, Handbook of Perinatal Clinical Psychology, 2020
In itself, an infertility diagnosis may have substantial effects on the sex life of the couple in question, and if this is the case, infertility treatment may represent an additional source of stress (Wischmann, 2013a; Wischmann, 2010). Women frequently report loss of libido and impaired sexual satisfaction (Millheiser et al., 2010), while men suffer more from erectile dysfunction and ejaculation problems. Both partners complain especially about the loss of spontaneous sexual desire as a result of scheduled sexual activity designed to fulfill the wish for a child (“baby-making” instead of “love-making”) (Wischmann et al., 2014). These sexual “lows” do not normally require treatment and in most cases they will soon disappear again of their own accord. However, sexual dysfunction and covert sexual problems may themselves be a part cause of infertility. The study by Schilling and colleagues (2012) cited earlier refers to rates of 7% reduced sexuality and 2% functional sexual disorders in women at the beginning of infertility treatment (over and against 1% of the men in each case). Another study reports that in every 16th ART treatment cycle the man was unable to achieve ejaculation via masturbation and the cycle in question had to be discontinued as a result (Pottinger, Carroll, & Mason, 2016).
Women’s Experiences Of Infertility
Published in Jane M. Ussher, Joan C. Chrisler, Janette Perz, Routledge International Handbook of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2019
Infertility can impact upon the relational and sexual satisfaction of the partners who are trying to conceive. The physical and emotional demands of treatment can negatively affect sexual functioning and satisfaction, at least temporarily. For example, correlational and observational studies have documented lower marital and sexual satisfaction (Sultan & Tahir, 2011) and higher sexual dysfunction (Khodarahimi et al., 2014) among couples experiencing infertility than among fertile couples. In an observational study, the impact on sexual satisfaction was found to be long-lasting (Wirtberg et al., 2007). Furthermore, better marital adjustment and greater perceived social support predict lower levels of psychological distress among women with infertility (Qadir, Khalid, & Medhin, 2015).
Sexual script flexibility after a prostate cancer diagnosis: Implications for sexual satisfaction
Published in Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 2023
Meghan K. McInnis, Caroline F. Pukall
In previous research, experiencing a greater number of sexual issues has been associated with lower sexual satisfaction.18 It follows that those who can find ways to be sexual despite these issues would be more satisfied with their overall sex life. Qualitative research on prostate cancer patients and their partners has found that sexual flexibility separated sexually active couples from those who had ceased sexual activity since treatment.14 In an online survey that asked individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer about changes they had made to their sexual practices since their diagnosis, many discussed reframing their sexual practices, such as by engaging in less frequent penetrative activities and more frequent partnered oral and manual stimulation, or attempting anal penetration and prostate stimulation for the first time.10 Having a partner who was willing to try different activities was important for reframing their sexual practices.
Predicting sexual satisfaction in Iranian women by marital satisfaction components
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 2023
Farideh Dehghani Champiri, Akram Dehghani
Although there has been studies conducted to explain sexual satisfaction, few theories have been developed to describe it and the factors that are related to sexual satisfaction (Nguyen, 2015). Among these few theories, social exchange theory has been widely used in the study of sexuality (Sprecher, 1998). This theory argues that sexual outcomes are known by an individual’s desire to earn rewards like pleasurable sexual activities and love, and reduce costs, e.g. social disapproval, pain and punishments (Sprecher, Christopher, & Cate, 2006). Since the social exchange model focuses on the interactions between partners during sexual activities, it can be useful for understanding sexual satisfaction. Furthermore, it has been shown that relational variables like, intimacy, affection, and communication are more predictive of sexual satisfaction than individual variables like personality traits (Lawrance & Byers, 1995).
Exploring the Relationship between Early Adaptive Schemas and Sexual Satisfaction
Published in International Journal of Sexual Health, 2023
Isabella K. Damiris, Andrew Allen
Past research has highlighted the influence of relational factors on sexual satisfaction (Byers, 2005; Freihart et al., 2020; Rehman et al., 2013; Sánchez-Fuentes et al., 2014). Thus, the small variances in the current study may be explained by the omission of specific relationship factors from analysis. McNulty et al. (2016) and Quinn-Nilas (2020) both longitudinally assessed the relationship between marital or relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction using large samples. While findings differed in the trajectory of these variables over time, both studies highlighted that the extent of changes in marital or relationship satisfaction over time was strongly related to changes of sexual satisfaction in the same direction. As such, there is strong evidence for the bidirectional relationship between sexual satisfaction and marital and relationship satisfaction. Other relationship factors that often influence couples sexual satisfaction include physical intimacy, relationship duration, communication, partner support, stability, and conflict resolution (Carvalheira & Alexandre Costa, 2015; Heiman et al., 2011; Rehman et al., 2013; Sánchez-Fuentes et al., 2014). Accordingly, it may be that factors from the mesosystem are more influential than those from the microsystem, particularly among those who are in relationships. Being that the majority of participants were in relationships, it is plausible that small variances of EAS on sexual satisfaction may have occurred due to uncontrolled relationship factors.