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Objective

This study is one of the first to examine the interrelation between relationship and sexual variables as approached from a dyadic perspective in Arabian couples. Theoretical models assign an important role to relationship factors in women’s sexuality.

Methods

We examined the role of sexual and relationship satisfaction relative to sexual desire in explaining sexual function in a sample of clinical versus control couples. A sample of 50 heterosexual couples with sexual problems and 50 control couples without problems (N=100), completed an Arabic version of measures of relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, sexual desire, sexual distress, and sexual function

Results

Results showed that in the clinical group, the sexual functioning of women was predicted by their own and their partner’s level of sexual satisfaction, and their own level of solitary and dyadic sexual desire. Men’s sexual function was predicted by their own sexual satisfaction and their partner’s relationship satisfaction. In the control group, the sexual function of women was predicted only by their level of sexual satisfaction. In men, sexual function was predicted by their own sexual satisfaction and their level of dyadic sexual desire

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