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Sexual Satisfaction, Relationship Satisfaction, and Health Are Associated with Greater Frequency of Penile–Vaginal Intercourse

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  1. School of Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, PA1 2BE, UK

    Rui Miguel Costa & Stuart Brody

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Costa, R.M., Brody, S. Sexual Satisfaction, Relationship Satisfaction, and Health Are Associated with Greater Frequency of Penile–Vaginal Intercourse. Arch Sex Behav 41, 9–10 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-011-9847-9

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Keywords

  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexual Activity
  • Relationship Quality
  • Sexual Satisfaction
  • Relationship Satisfaction