Research Shows, The Level Of Commitment To Better Sexual Satisfaction

Illustration of the level of commitment related to sexual satisfaction (Freepik/gpointstudio)

YOGYAKARTA Many people think that commitments need to be shared by each relationship, including relationships with partners. There are also those who argue that a good sex life will build a healthy bond. According to research conducted by research therapist and science practitioner Tasha Seiter MS., Ph.D., LMFT., shows about the relationship between commitment and better sex.

According to the theory of social exchange, humans measure the quality of their relationship based on cost-benefit ratios so that relations with benefits outweigh the efforts given. If this theory is true, couples may be more committed to relationships that offer more sexual benefits, which would increase the ratio of benefits to efforts in relationships. In line with this idea, some studies show higher sexual satisfaction at some point is a prediction of higher relationship satisfaction at a later time.

Sexual dissatisfaction is one of the reasons that is often reported to end relationships. This shows that low-quality sexual relations can lead to a lack of commitment for partners. But these two things affect each other.

Most likely, explained Seiter as reported by Psychology Today, Monday, September 4, the level of commitment to partners allows communication and focus on fun with each other sexually without anxiety or obstacles. As a result of this, enjoy sexual intercourse together.

On the basis of a strong commitment, couples can develop a sense of security in their relationship that encourages couples to do more sexual exploration and, thus, enjoy a more satisfying shared sex life, and research supports this idea.

In particular, Seiter and colleagues want to understand how changes occur if a partner's commitment changes. The analysis used uses cross-leged panels to test what changes in sexual satisfaction during partner therapy are. The results of the analysis show there is a two-way relationship between sexual satisfaction and commitment. The findings show good sex results in more commitment. While the greater commitment also results in better sex. These two-way relationships, perhaps partners feel more secure in expressing themselves sexually. Other findings, suggest that research participants who perform therapy can improve the quality of relationships in general and indirectly increase sexual satisfaction.

Seiter's message, if you want to improve your sex life, then you and your partner can try to increase greater commitment.