Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Women

American Journal of Health Studies,  Spring, 2000  by Michael Young,  George Denny,  Tamera Young,  Raffy Luquis

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It should also be noted that almost none of the respondents in this study perceived that God viewed sex negatively (on a scale of 1 - 5, 3 people scored less than 3). This finding does not mean that there are no people who perceive that God views sex in a negative light. It may, however, be difficult to persuade people who have that perception to participate in sexuality research.

We have presented results from a survey in which we examined correlates of female sexual satisfaction in marriage. Readers should note that the low return rate may severely limit the generalization of these findings. Factors that accounted for a substantial amount of the variation in sexual satisfaction were identified. These included factors reflective of sexual functioning but also included factors dealing with other aspects of the relationship. The results serve as a reminder that a couple's sexual interactions cannot be compartmentalized but must be considered within the context of the overall marriage relationship. These findings may be of value to therapists and counselors who work with couples and to couples who want to enhance the quality of their sexual relationship.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This study was funded, in part, by Biofilm, Inc., makers of Astroglide.

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