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Original Articles

Sexual satisfaction in premarital relationships: Associations with satisfaction, love, commitment, and stability

Pages 190-196 | Accepted 18 Feb 2002, Published online: 11 Jan 2010

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Katherine Arenella & Ann Steffen. (2022) Women’s sexual satisfaction in the context of midlife relationships: examining an ecological model. Journal of Women & Aging 34:5, pages 621-636.
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Eduardo Palha-Fernandes, Patrick Alves & Mário Lourenço. (2022) Sexual satisfaction determinants and its relation with perfectionism: A cross-sectional study in an academic community. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 37:1, pages 100-114.
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Kyle R. Stephenson, Camryn Pickworth & Parker S. Jones. (2021) Gender differences in the association between sexual satisfaction and quality of life. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 0:0, pages 1-22.
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David B. Allsop, Chelom E. Leavitt, Matthew T. Saxey, Jenna M. Lawlor, Jeremy B. Yorgason & Spencer L. James. (2021) How Empathy Moderates Associations Between Sexual and Relational Satisfaction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 47:6, pages 545-557.
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Christopher J. Hipp & Ryan G. Carlson. (2021) The Dyadic Association among Technoference and Relationship and Sexual Satisfaction of Young Adult Couples. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 47:5, pages 508-520.
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Laura Pietras & Peer Briken. (2021) Inclusion of Other in the Self and Couple’s Sexuality: A Scoping Review. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 47:3, pages 285-304.
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Dylan Selterman, Justin R. Garcia & Irene Tsapelas. (2021) What Do People Do, Say, and Feel When They Have Affairs? Associations between Extradyadic Infidelity Motives with Behavioral, Emotional, and Sexual Outcomes. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 47:3, pages 238-252.
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Karen Rothman, Larisa N. Cicila, Meghan McGinn, S. Gabe Hatch, Andrew Christensen & Brian D. Doss. (2021) Trajectories of Sexual Satisfaction and Frequency During and After Couple Therapy for Relationship Distress. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 47:3, pages 209-223.
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Michael E. Newcomb, Gregory Swann, Junye Ma, David Moskowitz, Emily Bettin, Kathryn Macapagal & Sarah W. Whitton. (2021) Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Influences on Sexual Satisfaction in Young Male Couples: Analyses of Actor-Partner Interdependence Models. The Journal of Sex Research 58:2, pages 183-194.
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Jane M. Fleishman, Betsy Crane & Patricia Barthalow Koch. (2020) Correlates and Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction for Older Adults in Same-Sex Relationships. Journal of Homosexuality 67:14, pages 1974-1998.
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Jade Garneau-Fournier, Sacha McBain & Jessica A. Turchik. (2020) Factors Associated with Sexual Satisfaction among Veterans Who Have Experienced Military Sexual Trauma. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 46:8, pages 721-735.
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Laura M. Vowels & Kristen P. Mark. (2020) Partners’ Daily Love and Desire as Predictors of Engagement in and Enjoyment of Sexual Activity. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 46:4, pages 330-342.
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Charlene F. Belu & Lucia F. O’Sullivan. (2020) Once a Poacher Always a Poacher? Mate Poaching History and its Association with Relationship Quality. The Journal of Sex Research 57:4, pages 508-521.
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Elyakim Kislev. (2020) Does Marriage Really Improve Sexual Satisfaction? Evidence from the Pairfam Dataset. The Journal of Sex Research 57:4, pages 470-481.
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Kristen P. Mark, Laura M. Vowels & Amanda M. Bunting. (2020) The Impact of Bisexual Identity on Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction of Mixed Sex Couples. Journal of Bisexuality 20:2, pages 119-140.
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Christine E. Leistner & Kristen P. Mark. (2020) Positive Communication and Partner Appraisals Among Mothers and Their Long-Term Male Partners: Impact on Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 46:3, pages 269-281.
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Natasha S. Seiter, Kelley Quirk, Nathan Hardy, Richard E. Zinbarg, Jacob Z. Goldsmith & William M. Pinsof. (2020) Changes in Commitment and Sexual Satisfaction: Trajectories in Couple Therapy. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 46:3, pages 296-302.
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Lauren L. McLean, Amanda C. La Guardia, Richard E. Watts & Judith Nelson. (2020) The Role of Body Shame in Sexual, Relationship, and Life Satisfaction in Women. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research 47:1, pages 32-44.
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Laura M. Vowels & Kristen P. Mark. (2020) Relationship and sexual satisfaction: a longitudinal actor–partner interdependence model approach. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 35:1, pages 46-59.
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Emily A. Impett, James J. Kim & Amy Muise. (2020) A communal approach to sexual need responsiveness in romantic relationships. European Review of Social Psychology 31:1, pages 287-318.
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Amanda Bockaj, Natalie O. Rosen & Amy Muise. (2019) Sexual Motivation in Couples Coping with Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder: A Comparison with Control Couples. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 45:8, pages 796-808.
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Eva S. Lefkowitz, Sara A. Vasilenko, Rose Wesche & Jennifer L. Maggs. (2019) Changes in Diverse Sexual and Contraceptive Behaviors Across College. The Journal of Sex Research 56:8, pages 965-976.
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Jian Tao Lee, Ya Lan Hu, Cindy M. Meston, Helene H. Lin & Hsu-Min Tseng. (2019) The Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women (SSS-W): Adaptation and Validation of a Traditional Chinese Version in Taiwan. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 45:3, pages 179-189.
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Hongjian Cao, Nan Zhou, Mark A. Fine, Xiaomin Li & Xiaoyi Fang. (2019) Sexual Satisfaction and Marital Satisfaction During the Early Years of Chinese Marriage: A Three-Wave, Cross-Lagged, Actor–Partner Interdependence Model. The Journal of Sex Research 56:3, pages 391-407.
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Irene Casique. (2019) Gender Differences in the Sexual Well-Being of Mexican Adolescents. International Journal of Sexual Health 31:1, pages 1-16.
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Heather M. Francis, Justin R. Garcia, Beth E. Meyerson, Andrea K. Chomistek & Emily Abbruzzi. (2019) They Shall Be One: Sexual Satisfaction Among Men and Women Married in the LDS Faith. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 45:1, pages 60-72.
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Bente Traeen, Aleksandar Štulhofer, Tanja Jurin & Gert Martin Hald. (2018) Seventy-Five Years Old and Still Going Strong: Stability and Change in Sexual Interest and Sexual Enjoyment in Elderly Men and Women Across Europe. International Journal of Sexual Health 30:4, pages 323-336.
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Kristen P. Mark, Laura M. Vowels, Stephanie Bennett & Jillian Norwick. (2018) Sources for the Formation of Sexual Values in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Straight Adults and the Impact on Sexual Satisfaction and Desire. American Journal of Sexuality Education 13:4, pages 399-410.
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Erica Rouleau, Adam Farero & Tina Timm. (2018) Attachment, Conflict Resolution, and Sexual Satisfaction in Adoptive Couples. Adoption Quarterly 21:4, pages 307-326.
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Kristen P. Mark, Laura M. Vowels & Sarah H. Murray. (2018) The Impact of Attachment Style on Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Desire in a Sexually Diverse Sample. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 44:5, pages 450-458.
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S. Gauvin & C. F. Pukall. (2018) Sexual problems and sexual scripts: overview and future directions for bisexual-identified individuals. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 33:1-2, pages 34-44.
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Paul J. Wright, Ana J. Bridges, Chyng Sun, Matthew B. Ezzell & Jennifer A. Johnson. (2018) Personal Pornography Viewing and Sexual Satisfaction: A Quadratic Analysis. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 44:3, pages 308-315.
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Abby Girard & Scott R. Woolley. (2017) Using Emotionally Focused Therapy to Treat Sexual Desire Discrepancy in Couples. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 43:8, pages 720-735.
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Yasser Abdelazim Abdelmawgoud Samak. (2017) Quality of Life for Youth to Elderly: How Value and Happiness Are Perceived in a Case Study of Egypt-Based GIS. Papers in Applied Geography 3:2, pages 129-142.
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Miriam K. Forbes, Nicholas R. Eaton & Robert F. Krueger. (2017) Sexual Quality of Life and Aging: A Prospective Study of a Nationally Representative Sample. The Journal of Sex Research 54:2, pages 137-148.
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David A. Frederick, Janet Lever, Brian Joseph Gillespie & Justin R. Garcia. (2017) What Keeps Passion Alive? Sexual Satisfaction Is Associated With Sexual Communication, Mood Setting, Sexual Variety, Oral Sex, Orgasm, and Sex Frequency in a National U.S. Study. The Journal of Sex Research 54:2, pages 186-201.
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Maria Glowacka, Natalie O. Rosen, Sarah Vannier & Margaret C. MacLellan. (2017) Development and Validation of the Sexual Contingent Self-Worth Scale. The Journal of Sex Research 54:1, pages 117-129.
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Melissa A. Curran, Tricia J. Burke, Valerie J. Young & Casey J. Totenhagen. (2016) Relational Sacrifices about Intimate Behavior and Relationship Quality for Expectant Cohabitors. Marriage & Family Review 52:5, pages 442-460.
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Anita Yen Chiang & Wen-yu Chiang. (2016) Behold, I am Coming Soon! A Study on the Conceptualization of Sexual Orgasm in 27 Languages. Metaphor and Symbol 31:3, pages 131-147.
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Maria Manuela Peixoto & Pedro Nobre. (2016) Distressing Sexual Problems and Dyadic Adjustment in Heterosexuals, Gay Men, and Lesbian Women. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 42:4, pages 369-381.
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María del Mar Sánchez-Fuentes, Pablo Santos-Iglesias, E. Sandra Byers & Juan Carlos Sierra. (2015) Validation of the Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire in a Spanish Sample. The Journal of Sex Research 52:9, pages 1028-1041.
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Heather Morton & Boris B. Gorzalka. (2015) Role of Partner Novelty in Sexual Functioning: A Review. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 41:6, pages 593-609.
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Marissa A. Pytlak, Laura M. Zerega & Marian L. Houser. (2015) Jealousy Evocation: Understanding Commitment, Satisfaction, and Uncertainty as Predictors of Jealousy-Evoking Behaviors. Communication Quarterly 63:3, pages 310-328.
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Karlene Cunningham, Nicole M. German & Richard E. Mattson. (2015) Regretful Liaisons: Exploring the Role of Partner Regret in the Association Between Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 41:3, pages 325-338.
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Sandra Nakić Radoš, Hrvojka Soljačić Vraneš & Marijana Šunjić. (2015) Sexuality During Pregnancy: What Is Important for Sexual Satisfaction in Expectant Fathers?. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 41:3, pages 282-293.
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Alexander Khaddouma, Kristina Coop Gordon & Jennifer Bolden. (2015) Zen and the art of sex: examining associations among mindfulness, sexual satisfaction, and relationship satisfaction in dating relationships. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 30:2, pages 268-285.
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Luana Cunha Ferreira, Isabel Narciso, Rosa Ferreira Novo & Cícero Roberto Pereira. (2014) Predicting couple satisfaction: the role of differentiation of self, sexual desire and intimacy in heterosexual individuals. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 29:4, pages 390-404.
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Shawna Harris, Jennifer L. Monahan & Shelly R. Hovick. (2014) Communicating new sexual desires and the factors that influence message directness. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 29:4, pages 405-423.
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Hana Yoo, Suzanne Bartle-Haring, Randal D. Day & Rashmi Gangamma. (2014) Couple Communication, Emotional and Sexual Intimacy, and Relationship Satisfaction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 40:4, pages 275-293.
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Katherine Péloquin, Audrey Brassard, Marie-France Lafontaine & PhillipR. Shaver. (2014) Sexuality Examined Through the Lens of Attachment Theory: Attachment, Caregiving, and Sexual Satisfaction. The Journal of Sex Research 51:5, pages 561-576.
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Sandra Nakić Radoš, Hrvojka Soljačić Vraneš & Marijana Šunjić. (2014) Limited Role of Body Satisfaction and Body Image Self-Consciousness in Sexual Frequency and Satisfaction in Pregnant Women. The Journal of Sex Research 51:5, pages 532-541.
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Marieke Dewitte. (2014) On the Interpersonal Dynamics of Sexuality. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 40:3, pages 209-232.
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Aleksandar Štulhofer, Luana Cunha Ferreira & Ivan Landripet. (2014) Emotional intimacy, sexual desire, and sexual satisfaction among partnered heterosexual men. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 29:2, pages 229-244.
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KristenP. Mark, Debby Herbenick, J. Dennis Fortenberry, Stephanie Sanders & Michael Reece. (2014) A Psychometric Comparison of Three Scales and a Single-Item Measure to Assess Sexual Satisfaction. The Journal of Sex Research 51:2, pages 159-169.
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JustinJ. Lehmiller, LauraE. VanderDrift & JaniceR. Kelly. (2014) Sexual Communication, Satisfaction, and Condom Use Behavior in Friends with Benefits and Romantic Partners. The Journal of Sex Research 51:1, pages 74-85.
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Robert Epstein, Regina Warfel, James Johnson, Rachel Smith & Paul McKinney. (2013) Which Relationship Skills Count Most?. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy 12:4, pages 297-313.
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KristenP. Mark, RobinR. Milhausen & ScottB. Maitland. (2013) The impact of sexual compatibility on sexual and relationship satisfaction in a sample of young adult heterosexual couples. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 28:3, pages 201-214.
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Martin Seehuus & AlessandraH. Rellini. (2013) Gender differences in the relationship between sexual satisfaction and propensity for risky sexual behavior. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 28:3, pages 229-244.
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TrentS. Parker, KristynM. Blackburn, MarthaS. Perry & JillianM. Hawks. (2013) Sexting as an Intervention: Relationship Satisfaction and Motivation Considerations. The American Journal of Family Therapy 41:1, pages 1-12.
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Huiping Zhang, PetulaS. Y. Ho & PaulS. F. Yip. (2012) Does Similarity Breed Marital and Sexual Satisfaction?. The Journal of Sex Research 49:6, pages 583-593.
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TriciaJ. Burke & ValerieJ. Young. (2012) Sexual Transformations and Intimate Behaviors in Romantic Relationships. The Journal of Sex Research 49:5, pages 454-463.
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ChristineE. Stanik & ChalandraM. Bryant. (2012) Sexual Satisfaction, Perceived Availability of Alternative Partners, and Marital Quality in Newlywed African American Couples. The Journal of Sex Research 49:4, pages 400-407.
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Audrey Brassard, Katherine Péloquin, Emmanuelle Dupuy, John Wright & PhillipR. Shaver. (2012) Romantic Attachment Insecurity Predicts Sexual Dissatisfaction in Couples Seeking Marital Therapy. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 38:3, pages 245-262.
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Olga Sutherland. (2012) Qualitative Analysis of Heterosexual Women's Experience of Sexual Pain and Discomfort. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 38:3, pages 223-244.
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RobertJ. Sidelinger, BrandiN. Frisby & AudraL. McMullen. (2012) Mediating the Damaging Effects of Hurtful Teasing: Interpersonal Solidarity and Nonverbal Immediacy as Mediators of Teasing in Romantic Relationships. Atlantic Journal of Communication 20:2, pages 71-85.
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MichaelR. Kauth. (2012) Introduction to Special Issue on Veterans’ Sexual Health and Functioning. International Journal of Sexual Health 24:1, pages 1-5.
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SarahH. Murray & RobinR. Milhausen. (2012) Sexual Desire and Relationship Duration in Young Men and Women. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 38:1, pages 28-40.
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Anthony Smith, Anthony Lyons, Jason Ferris, Juliet Richters, Marian Pitts, Julia Shelley & JudyM. Simpson. (2011) Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction Among Heterosexual Men and Women: The Importance of Desired Frequency of Sex. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 37:2, pages 104-115.
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Bente Træen & Sissel Schaller. (2010) Subjective Sexual Well-Being in a Web Sample of Heterosexual Norwegians. International Journal of Sexual Health 22:3, pages 180-194.
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KarenE. Sims & Marta Meana. (2010) Why Did Passion Wane? A Qualitative Study of Married Women's Attributions for Declines in Sexual Desire. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 36:4, pages 360-380.
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Bente Træen. (2010) Sexual dissatisfaction among heterosexual Norwegians in couple relationships. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 25:2, pages 132-147.
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Marta Meana. (2010) Elucidating Women's (hetero)Sexual Desire: Definitional Challenges and Content Expansion. The Journal of Sex Research 47:2-3, pages 104-122.
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Diane Holmberg, KarenL. Blair & Maggie Phillips. (2010) Women's Sexual Satisfaction as a Predictor of Well-Being in Same-Sex Versus Mixed-Sex Relationships. The Journal of Sex Research 47:1, pages 1-11.
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Diane Holmberg & KarenL. Blair. (2009) Sexual Desire, Communication, Satisfaction, and Preferences of Men and Women in Same-Sex Versus Mixed-Sex Relationships. The Journal of Sex Research 46:1, pages 57-66.
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M. Nicole Warehime & LorettaE. Bass. (2008) Breaking Singles Up: Sexual Satisfaction among Men and Women. International Journal of Sexual Health 20:4, pages 247-261.
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Katarina Witting, Pekka Santtila, Katarina Alanko, Nicole Harlaar, Patrick Jern, Ada Johansson, Bettina Von Der Pahlen, Markus Varjonen, Monica Ålgars & N. Kenneth Sandnabba. (2008) Female Sexual Function and Its Associations with Number of Children, Pregnancy, and Relationship Satisfaction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 34:2, pages 89-106.
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BrandyL. Smith & SharonG. Home. (2008) What's Faith Got to Do with It?. Women & Therapy 31:1, pages 73-87.
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Pekka Santtila, Ingrid Wager, Katarina Witting, Nicole Harlaar, Patrick Jern, Ada Johansson, Markus Varjonen & N. Kenneth Sandnabba. (2007) Discrepancies between Sexual Desire and Sexual Activity: Gender Differences and Associations with Relationship Satisfaction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 34:1, pages 31-44.
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Bente Træen. (2007) Sexual dissatisfaction among men and women with congenital and acquired heart disease. Sexual and Relationship Therapy 22:1, pages 13-26.
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Felicia De la Garza-Mercer. (2007) The Evolution of Sexual Pleasure. Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality 18:2-3, pages 107-124.
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E. Sandra Byers & Sheila Macneil. (2006) Further Validation of the Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 32:1, pages 53-69.
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Nichole A. Murray-Swank, Kenneth I. Pargament & Annette Mahoney. (2005) RESEARCH: "At the Crossroads of Sexuality and Spirituality: The Sanctification of Sex by College Students". The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion 15:3, pages 199-219.
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