J Sex Marital Ther May 2012 PMID 22268980

Sexual desire and relationship duration in young men and women.

Sarah H Murray, Robin R Milhausen

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a strong interest in the research, with posts citing specific findings like female libido decreasing with relationship length, and referencing experts such as Cynthia Graham. The tone varies from supportive and analytical to dismissive, yet collectively highlights the significance of understanding gender differences in sexual desire over time.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the study's findings, especially regarding women's decreasing desire over time.

InterestHigh interest

Social discussions demonstrate high interest, referencing the research directly and contemplating gender differences.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts are brief, others delve into implications and related concepts, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the findings influence perspectives on sexuality and relationships, though not universally transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that women's sexual desire tends to decrease as their relationship lengthens, even when accounting for factors like age and satisfaction, while men's sexual desire does not show a significant change over time.
  • This suggests that men and women may experience changes in sexual desire differently during a relationship, possibly influenced by gender-specific factors.
  • The research highlights the importance of understanding these differences for relationship counseling and provides insights into how sexual desire evolves in young adults.]

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LORENZA DE ARABIA
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@julietag97 @holasunshinee https://t.co/8GXSdHzBNO

Dec 19, 2019 · 9 likes · 301 followers View post →
Pigeon Feathers (Alpha Male)
@PigeonFeatherz · X

@PLAINSCOTT @lizzie_stfu @YourLocalJacob @EfranZucchini @heyyguido Women’s sex drives are on average negatively impacted by relationship duration, and will tend to “reset” at the commencement of a new one. https://t.co/vIRDip18wt https://t.co/oLfo2E9VQx

May 13, 2019 · 4 likes · 4,721 followers View post →
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@DisplayNom · X

@sentientist @NetNym Fraysexual is also female sexuality, female libido decreases with relationship duration whereas male libido is relatively stable. https://t.co/aCFscPgOAN

Apr 3, 2024 · 2 likes · 407 followers View post →
Seewrap
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@CostelloWilliam @JustinLehmiller link to study: https://t.co/EyCeY7Am0o

May 3, 2025 · 1 like · 1,066 followers View post →
Dr. Wednesday Martin
@WednesdayMartin · X

Also: Cynthia Graham: "What factors are associated with reporting lacking interest in sex and how do these vary by gender?" https://t.co/QneKuqv3ia Sarah Murray & Robin Milhausen: "Sexual Desire and Relationship Duration in Young Men and Women" https://t.co/SOYRq0xrXM (paywall)

Apr 3, 2019 · 9,501 followers View post →
SomeOrdinarySlav
@OrdinarySlav · X

@RationalMale https://t.co/UQihbc80vo Women have lesser sex drives, they are easily bored. We are not the same https://t.co/9QpPjZaiuy

Feb 21, 2024 · 24 followers View post →

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Seewrap
@craptor · X

@CostelloWilliam @JustinLehmiller link to study: https://t.co/EyCeY7Am0o

May 3, 2025 · 1 like · 1,066 followers View post →
display nom de plume
@DisplayNom · X

@sentientist @NetNym Fraysexual is also female sexuality, female libido decreases with relationship duration whereas male libido is relatively stable. https://t.co/aCFscPgOAN

Apr 3, 2024 · 2 likes · 407 followers View post →
SomeOrdinarySlav
@OrdinarySlav · X

@RationalMale https://t.co/UQihbc80vo Women have lesser sex drives, they are easily bored. We are not the same https://t.co/9QpPjZaiuy

Feb 21, 2024 · 24 followers View post →
thecoldhardtruth
@thecoldhrdtruth · X

@datepsych The simple answer is really is just easy as there's a negative correlation even when controlling for quality of relationship between a womens sexual desire for her partner and length of relationship. There's no effect on men in this regard. https://t.co/PkTzMqJuhB

Feb 20, 2024 View post →
thecoldhardtruth
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@ChrisWillx Reference - Sexual Desire and Relationship Duration in Young Men and Women https://t.co/caS8ZEagSn https://t.co/485Gr1slfz

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LORENZA DE ARABIA
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@julietag97 @holasunshinee https://t.co/8GXSdHzBNO

Dec 19, 2019 · 9 likes · 301 followers View post →
Pigeon Feathers (Alpha Male)
@PigeonFeatherz · X

@PLAINSCOTT @lizzie_stfu @YourLocalJacob @EfranZucchini @heyyguido Women’s sex drives are on average negatively impacted by relationship duration, and will tend to “reset” at the commencement of a new one. https://t.co/vIRDip18wt https://t.co/oLfo2E9VQx

May 13, 2019 · 4 likes · 4,721 followers View post →
Dr. Wednesday Martin
@WednesdayMartin · X

Also: Cynthia Graham: "What factors are associated with reporting lacking interest in sex and how do these vary by gender?" https://t.co/QneKuqv3ia Sarah Murray & Robin Milhausen: "Sexual Desire and Relationship Duration in Young Men and Women" https://t.co/SOYRq0xrXM (paywall)

Apr 3, 2019 · 9,501 followers View post →
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