-
Views
-
Cite
Cite
A. Ataky, M. Dewitte, G. Kok, J. Schepers, PS-01-013 The Role of Sexual Desire, Sexual Satisfaction and Relationship Satisfaction in the Sexual Function of Arab Couples Living in Saudi Arabia, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 16, Issue Supplement_2, May 2019, Page S5, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.03.045
- Share Icon Share
Extract
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