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Relationship Satisfaction, Sexual Satisfaction, and Sexual Problems in Sexsomnia
International Journal of Sexual Health
  • Liesa A. Klein, Minnesota State University - Mankato
  • Daniel Houlihan, Minnesota State University - Mankato
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract

Relationship and sexual satisfaction, sexual functioning, and sexual desire were examined in an Internet sample of 32 individuals reporting engagement of sexual behavior during sleep (i.e., sexsomnia). Individuals with sexsomnia reported lower levels of sexual satisfaction, lower levels of relationship satisfaction, and similar levels of sexual desire compared with controls. More frequent incidence of sexsomnia resulted in lower sexual satisfaction; however, frequency was not found to impact relationship satisfaction or level of sexual desire. Individuals with sexsomnia reported high instances of sexual problems with 81% reporting at least one problem.

DOI
10.1080/19317610903510489
Citation Information
Klein, L.A., & Houlihan, D. Relationship Satisfaction, Sexual Satisfaction, and Sexual Problems in Sexsomnia. International Journal of Sexual Health, 22(2), 84-90. doi. 10.1080/19317610903510489