Learn more. But what about everyone else's? In a survey that's still under way, more than 8, people over 50 have already revealed what happens in their relationships — and in their bedrooms. Read on for a look at 14 survey questions, think about how you would answer and see how you stack up with the results thus far. Then take the larger survey yourself. See the sidebar below to learn how.
Verified by Psychology Today. Talking Apes. Early in a romantic relationship , couples are driven by passion to have sex often. At first, there may be enough goodwill to amicably resolve discrepancies in sexual desire. So, how do couples negotiate their frequency of sex? For this study, the researchers recruited 92 heterosexual couples between the ages of 19 and 30 who had been in a committed intimate relationship for at least a month. Each partner independently completed a series of surveys intended to measure various aspects of their relationship.
Verified by Psychology Today. Myths of Desire. And what is enough sex anyway?
I am a twenty-four year old woman. Growing up in a conservative Muslim family, I was taught that anal sex was sinful and completely off-limits, even in the context of marriage. In my mind, this blanket prohibition gave the idea of anal intercourse a special erotic appeal. Once I reached adulthood and rejected the constraints of my religious upbringing, I became interested in actively exploring this aspect of my sexuality. For so long, it had been forbidden fruit.