Sexual Desire and intimate relationships
Definitions of sexual desire are broad and understandings of sexual desire are
subjective. However, the development of various ways of measuring the construct
allows for extensive research to be conducted that facilitates the
investigation of influences of sexual desire. Particular differences have been
observed between the sexes in terms of understanding sexual desire both with
regard to one's own sexual desires, as well as what others desire
sexually. These beliefs and understandings all
contribute to how people behave and interact with others, particularly in terms
of various types of intimate relationships.
An intimate
relationship is an interpersonal relationship that
involves physical or emotional intimacy. Physical intimacy is
characterized
by friendship, platonic
love, romantic love, or sexual activity. While the term intimate
relationship commonly implies the inclusion of a sexual
Relationship, the term is also used as a euphemism for
a relationship that is strictly sexual.
Intimate relationships play a
central role in the overall human experience. Humans have a general desire
to belong and to love, which is
usually
satisfied within an intimate relationship. These relationships involve
feelings of liking or loving one or more people, romance, physical
or sexual
attraction, sexual relationships, or emotional and personal support between the
members. Intimate relationships allow a social
Network for
people to form strong emotional attachments.
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