Journal of sex research
Can Shifting Beliefs About Planned Sex Lead to Engaging in More Frequent Sex and Higher Desire and Satisfaction? An Experimental Study of Parents with Young Children.
Katarina Kovacevic, Olivia Smith, Danielle Fitzpatrick, Natalie O Rosen, Jonathan Huber, Amy Muise
Published: 202510.1080/00224499.2025.2585377
Abstract
Although people idealize spontaneous sex, planned sex is associated with lower satisfaction only when valued less. This research tested how manipulating planned-sex beliefs and intentions affects sexual frequency, desire, distress, and satisfaction a…
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