Prelude to a coitus: Sexual initiation cues among heterosexual married couples |
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| Authors: | Yvette Curtis Lisabeth Eddy Holly Feder Timothy Lower |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Education, University of Alaska Fairbanks , Fairbanks , USA ymcurtis@alaska.edu;3. School of Education, University of Alaska Fairbanks , Fairbanks , USA;4. Department of Psychology , University of Alaska Fairbanks , Fairbanks , USA |
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| Abstract: | Relationship satisfaction is influenced by sexual satisfaction, which in turn is dependent upon successful initiation of sexual activity. Heterosexual married couples (n = 15) kept written journals for two weeks, detailing sexual activity and use of sexual initiation cues (i.e., what they or their partners did to initiate sexual activity). The data from the journals were analyzed qualitatively to reveal common themes and trends in participants’ responses. Themes included physical touch, verbal requests for sexual activity and participants’ reactions to partners’ cues. Themes are defined and described, with examples provided. Gender differences in the use and recognition of cues are discussed. The findings are another step along the path to helping researchers, therapists and couples understand and better use sexual initiation cues, leading to greater sexual satisfaction. |
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| Keywords: | sexual cues sexual initiation married couples sexual satisfaction |
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