Sexual desire between romantic partners tends to decrease over time. A decrease in
frequency of dyadic fantasies and an increase in frequency of extradyadic fantasies are�…

Attachment representations are associated with psychosexual adjustment in intimate
relationships (Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007). Few studies, however, have investigated�…

In this study, the authors examined the contribution of attachment orientations to the content
of daily sexual fantasies. The two partners of 48 couples independently reported on their�…

Two studies examined the associations between attachment orientations and sexual
fantasies. In Study 1, 176 participants completed a sexual fantasy checklist. The findings�…

Past research has shown that attachment orientations shape sexual processes within
relationships. Yet, little has been done to explore the opposite direction. In the present�…

Attachment insecurities are characterized by distinct approaches to intimacy and sex, yet
their roles in sexual desire remain largely unexamined. Drawing from theories of attachment�…

Attachment insecurity is negatively linked to sexual satisfaction in committed relationships,
but we have much to learn about the specific mechanisms underlying this connection. With a�…

Research addressing the underlying functions of sexual fantasies has mainly focused on
variables associated with frequency and content of fantasies. Relatively less is known about�…

To trust in a romantic partner's acceptance and love, people need to believe they are just as
good a person as their partner (and that their partner shares this perception). Yet, people�…

Sexual desire tends to subside gradually over time, with many couples failing to maintain
desire in their long-term relationships. Three studies employed complementary�…