Sexual Pleasure in Marriage
One of the most common questions couples ask when discussing sexual satisfaction is, “What factors affect the quality of our sex?” The findings of a recent study indicate that a variety of factors may influence the fulfillment of one or both partners in a sexual relationship. In addition to the age and education of one partner, other factors include the length of the marriage and the number of children. In addition, a woman’s level of education is significantly related to her partner’s level of sexual satisfaction. Researchers have examined the directionality of this association in long-term, stable marriages in the United States. The findings suggest that sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction change throughout a marriage. However, previous studies have focused on only one factor and not the other. Examining how both aspects of a relationship change over time is essential. In the current study, researchers used longitudinal data from over 2,114 marriages in the United State...