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<p>Sexual satisfaction is a common goal within romantic relationships that contributes to individual and relational well-being. Yet, theoretical perspectives, and even popular assumptions, suggest that women may be less sexually satisfied than men. We tested this possibility among people in romantic relationships with two high-powered Integrative Data Analyses (one cross-sectional, <i>n</i> = 11,841, <i>k</i> = 28; one daily-experience, <i>n</i> = 1,827, <i>k</i> = 8, daily reports = 18,321). Contrary to theoretical and lay perspectives, partnered women reported slightly greater sexual satisfaction than did partnered men (<i>r</i> = .08).. To further explore why partnered women reported greater sexual satisfaction than did partnered men, we conducted supplemental analyses that revealed that women’s greater sexual satisfaction was not a result of engaging in less frequent sexual behavior, their broader satisfaction with their relationship, or considering partners’ sexual enjoyment. In sum, although women may face obstacles that hinder their sexual experiences, these findings suggest that partnered women do not report being less satisfied and instead report being slightly more satisfied with their sex lives than do partnered men. Nevertheless, it is still unknown whether these slight differences in sexual satisfaction have practical implications for couples’ relationships or well-being.</p>

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Women Are Slightly More Sexually Satisfied in Their Romantic Relationships Than Men: An Integrative Data Analytic Approach

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    2026年1月1日

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  • Ashlyn Brady,
  • Levi R. Baker,
  • Jessica A. Maxwell,
  • Sara B. Algoe,
  • Carolyn Birnie-Porter,
  • Marlee Brownstein,
  • Kathleen L. Carswell,
  • Emily J. Cross,
  • Anik Debrot,
  • Eli J. Finkel,
  • Cheryl Harasymchuk,
  • Emily A. Impett,
  • James J. Kim,
  • Chelom E. Leavitt,
  • Geoff MacDonald,
  • Michael R. Maniaci,
  • Kristen P. Mark,
  • James K. McNulty,
  • Andrea L. Meltzer,
  • Amy Muise,
  • Nickola C. Overall,
  • Yoobin Park,
  • Harry T. Reis,
  • Francesca Righetti

摘要

Sexual satisfaction is a common goal within romantic relationships that contributes to individual and relational well-being. Yet, theoretical perspectives, and even popular assumptions, suggest that women may be less sexually satisfied than men. We tested this possibility among people in romantic relationships with two high-powered Integrative Data Analyses (one cross-sectional, n = 11,841, k = 28; one daily-experience, n = 1,827, k = 8, daily reports = 18,321). Contrary to theoretical and lay perspectives, partnered women reported slightly greater sexual satisfaction than did partnered men (r = .08).. To further explore why partnered women reported greater sexual satisfaction than did partnered men, we conducted supplemental analyses that revealed that women’s greater sexual satisfaction was not a result of engaging in less frequent sexual behavior, their broader satisfaction with their relationship, or considering partners’ sexual enjoyment. In sum, although women may face obstacles that hinder their sexual experiences, these findings suggest that partnered women do not report being less satisfied and instead report being slightly more satisfied with their sex lives than do partnered men. Nevertheless, it is still unknown whether these slight differences in sexual satisfaction have practical implications for couples’ relationships or well-being.