Sexual intimacy can be seen as an arena in which partners negotiate their respective positions of power, authority, and emotional reciprocity. This negotiation is essential to maintaining healthy and...
The following strategies can help partners to maintain eroticism in their relationship while reducing predictability and creating variety.
1) Communication: Regularly discussing desires,...
I will discuss the impact of sexualized dynamics on relational power balance and equity. The word "sexual" refers to anything related to sexual activity or behavior, such as having sex or being...
I will explore the impact that sexual behavior has on long-term relational identities and how partners co-construct shared values and meanings. Firstly, it is important to define what is meant by...
The question of how to maintain a healthy romantic relationship has been explored extensively in literature, psychology, sociology, philosophy, and even economics.
Less attention is given to the...
Sexualized Behavior
Sexualized behavior is an expression of human desire that can be observed in animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and viruses, but it has become particularly prominent among...
Long-term sexual norms are shifting and changing. Some couples find themselves struggling to adapt, while others thrive on their newfound freedom. How can couples navigate these changes together and...
How Couples Maintain Balance Between Emotional Openness and Erotic Tension
I will explore how couples can create an environment that fosters both emotional closeness and passionate connection in...
How does conflict resolution style influence sexual reconciliation?
The answer to this question is not straightforward and varies from couple to couple.
There are some general trends that can...
Individuals often have to navigate between their desire for sexual autonomy and their need for relational cooperation in long-term intimate partnerships. On one hand, individuals may want to express...