Sexual desire has been shown to be positively related to sexual and relationship
satisfaction. Sexual desire discrepancy has received relatively little empirical attention in the�…

The authors examined desire discrepancy and its effect on sexual and relationship
satisfaction in a sample of 133 heterosexual couples attending a midsize university. Couples�…

We explored desire discrepancy and sexual satisfaction among a sample of 1072 women in
same-sex relationships. Results indicated that those who reported problematic desire�…

Given that desire levels tend to fluctuate over time, discrepancies in sexual desire are an
inevitable feature of sexual relationships. However, we know little about how such desire�…

Sexual desire discrepancy is a mismatch between an individual and his or her partner's
level of sexual desire. Due to the number of factors that influence the ebb and flow of�…

Sexual desire discrepancies and the associationsbetween desire discrepancies and
relationship adjustment (ie, sexual and relationship satisfaction) inheterosexual dating�…

The present study used a sample of 8,096 dating couples from the United States to explore
how sexual desire discrepancy was associated with relationship satisfaction and stability�…

Sexual desire discrepancy, when one member of a couple experiences more or less sexual
desire relative to their partner, is among the main reasons for couples to seek therapy. A�…

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�…

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�…