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Research shows how performance fears impact sexual satisfaction in young women

Performance anxiety looms large in young women's sex lives. New research uncovers how fear of failure and negative outcomes fuels sexual inhibition, impacting satisfaction.

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Parenting stress alters the link between attachment avoidance and sexual satisfaction in couples with children

Higher attachment avoidance in parents correlated with lower sexual satisfaction for themselves. Notably, fathers' attachment avoidance also reduced mothers' sexual satisfaction. However, increased parenting stress in fathers weakened this negative impact, suggesting stress might overshadow attachment issues in high-stress parenting.

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Strange link discovered between inflammation and orgasm frequency

People highly motivated to connect with their partner had better sexual satisfaction and more orgasms when experiencing higher inflammation, suggesting inflammation may enhance intimacy in close, committed relationships.

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Sexual humor boosts intimacy and uniquely enhances sexual satisfaction, study suggests

Sexual humor, characterized by sensitivity and intimacy, is associated with relationship closeness, reduced discomfort, and playfulness, correlating with higher sexual and relationship satisfaction.

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“There’s no proven evidence that having a ‘perfect’ #Vulva enhances #SexualSatisfaction for the person or their partner. In fact, procedures like labia puffing carry risks, including infection, scarring, and potential loss of sensitivity in an area crucial for #SexualPleasure. Sensitivity in the vulva and #Labia is a key component of sexual enjoyment, and any alteration that reduces this can detract from sexual experiences rather than improve them. 2/3
Sexual satisfaction’s link to marital happiness grows stronger with age

Sexual satisfaction becomes increasingly important to marital happiness as individuals age, with age being a stronger factor than marital duration. Gender differences and religiosity also influence this relationship.

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New study explores the evolving link between self-esteem and sexual experiences

A recent study found that self-esteem and sexual satisfaction influence each other over time, creating a reinforcing cycle, while sexual frequency is less affected by self-esteem changes.

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Women with sexual trauma histories more likely to engage in “Duty Sex”

Women with histories of sexual trauma report more frequent Duty Sex, lower sexual satisfaction, and higher sexual pain. These patterns persisted even after accounting for sexual dysfunction.

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New parents often underestimate partner’s attraction to them, study suggests

New mothers and fathers experience increased appearance insecurity, lower sexual satisfaction, and often underestimate their partner’s attraction to them during early parenthood, highlighting shared challenges in self-perception and relationship dynamics.

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