Dyadic sexual desire in romantic relationships: The dyadic interactions affecting dyadic sexual desire model

S Prekatsounaki, L Gijs, P Enzlin - Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2022‏ - Springer
In most theoretical models, sexual desire for one's partner is predominantly conceptualized
from an individual perspective. There is, however, a growing body of empirical evidence on …

What fuels passion? An integrative review of competing theories of romantic passion

KL Carswell, EA Impett - Social and Personality Psychology …, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
In an integrative review, we examine four theories and models of romantic passion to
determine what causes feelings of romantic passion. Although a growing consensus has …

Is infidelity contagious? Online exposure to norms of adultery and its effect on expressions of desire for current and alternative partners

GE Birnbaum, K Zholtack, S Ayal - Archives of sexual behavior, 2022‏ - Springer
Research exploring the determinants of infidelity has mainly focused on individual and
relationship characteristics that render relationships vulnerable, paying less attention to the …

Sexual desire mediates the relationship-promoting effects of perceived partner mate value

GE Birnbaum, Y Kanat-Maymon, EB Slotter… - Archives of Sexual …, 2021‏ - Springer
Although sexual desire for one's partner is theorized to serve as a gut-level indicator of
partner mate value that motivates investment in valued partners, there is scant empirical …

When Your Partner is Being Flirted With: The Impact of Unsolicited Attention on Perceived Partner Desirability and Mate Retention Efforts

GE Birnbaum, D Friedman, K Zholtack… - The Journal of Sex …, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
When searching for a partner, people often rely on social cues to determine partners'
suitability, finding those who attract attention from others particularly appealing. While …

Not all responsiveness is created equal: Three new scales measuring Perceived Partner Responsiveness to affiliation-, sexuality-, and exploration-related needs

S Prekatsounaki, P Enzlin - Journal of Couple & Relationship …, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Perceived Partner Responsiveness (PPR) is an important attribute of intimate
relationships. While measured globally in most studies, evidence suggests that …

DIADICS: a proof-of-concept study in mixed-sex couples

S Prekatsounaki, P Enzlin - Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
While the relational context of sexual desire is receiving increasing attention in research,
generated insights remain fragmented. The Dyadic Interactions Affecting Dyadic Sexual …

Making the right first impression: Sexual priming encourages attitude change and self-presentation lies during encounters with potential partners

GE Birnbaum, M Iluz, HT Reis - Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Recent studies have shown that activation of the sexual system encourages enactment of
relationship-initiating behaviors (Birnbaum et al., 2017). In four studies, we expand on this …

Playing hard-to-get: A new look at an old strategy

L Hazel, E Barker, E Pronin - The Journal of Sex Research, 2023‏ - Taylor & Francis
According to dating folklore, playing “hard-to-get” is an effective strategy for attracting
prospective mates. However, some research suggests that this strategy could backfire if it …

Understanding the Ebbs and Flows of Sexual Desire: A Daily Diary Study on the Temporal Associations Between Dyadic Sexual Desire and Partner Interactions

S Prekatsounaki, T Loeys, P Enzlin - The Journal of Sex Research, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
Sexual desire has often been conceptualized and studied as an individual trait. However,
empirical evidence suggests that there is also value in studying it as a state and dyadic …