Couple Communication Behaviors During Sexual and Nonsexual Discussions and Their Association with Relationship Satisfaction.

The quality of communication between romantic partners has consistently been found to be associated with relationship well-being and stability. Studies on sexual and nonsexual communication, however, have typically assessed communication skills and behaviors using self-report measures. The use of observational methods has several advantages, including the ability to capture and allow for the independent coding of both partners' communication behaviors.

Attachment Orientations, Sexual Behavior, and Relationship Satisfaction in Young, Mixed-Sex Couples: A Dyadic Approach.

We examined if and to what degree attachment orientations of both partners moderate the link between different behavioral characteristics of the sexual relationship and relationship satisfaction in the early stages of romantic attachment. A sample of 126 young, mixed-sex couples ( = 252, mean age = 23.3,  = 2.

The link between oxytocin plasma levels and observed communication behaviors during sexual and nonsexual couple discussions: An exploratory study.

The role of oxytocin (OT) in close relationships is complex, as both positive and negative associations have been found between OT and relationship processes. Also, with most research focusing on the effects of exogenous OT administration on communication and couple behaviors, our knowledge about the association between endogenous OT and couple dynamics remains limited. This study is the first to assess the link between peripheral OT levels and observed communication behaviors during sexual and nonsexual conflict discussions in romantic relationships.

Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction in Young, Heterosexual Couples: The Role of Sexual Frequency and Sexual Communication.

Background: Although their individual contributions to sexual and relational outcomes are well-established, there has been a lack of research on the importance of sexual frequency and sexual communication to sexual and relationship satisfaction.

Aim: To examine the contribution of sexual frequency and sexual communication to sexual and relationship satisfaction in the early stages of couple relationships.

Methods: A sample of 126 young, heterosexual couples (mean age = 23.

Motor Function Improvement After Electroconvulsive Therapy in a Parkinson's Disease Patient With Deep Brain Stimulator.

In patients with a deep brain stimulator (DBS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has proven to be a safe and effective treatment option after several medication failures in major depression, especially in the presence of psychotic symptoms. Electroconvulsive therapy has also proven to be effective in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). To date, there have been no reports on the effect of ECT on motor function in PD patients with a functioning DBS.