Sexual desire and satisfaction: The balance between individual and couple factors

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  • Barry McCarthy
  • Lana M. Wald
چکیده

The new mantra for couple sexuality is desire, pleasure, eroticism, and satisfaction. This clinical/conceptual commentary examines individual and couple factors that can facilitate or subvert desire and satisfaction. Eight challenging clinical situations are described, some of which can be successfully resolved, whereas others can indicate a fatally flawed relationship. Conceptually, clinically, and empirically, sexual desire and satisfaction requires careful examination, assessment, and interventions with special attention to cultural and value issues.

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تاریخ انتشار 2012