Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Reviewer List 202250
Reasons for Moral-Based Opposition to Pornography in a U.S. Nationally Representative Sample34
The Role of Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sexual Function and Mental Health: A Cluster Analytical Approach31
BAD SEX: Truth, Pleasure, and an Unfinished Revolution29
How Does Parents’ Psychopathology Associate with Parent-Adolescent Communication Related and Unrelated to Sex?25
“Ethical Care in Secret”: Qualitative Data from an International Survey of Exploratory Therapists Working with Gender-Questioning Clients20
Sexual Experiences and Beliefs Vary by Patterns of Pornography Genre Preferences Among Women18
Outcomes of Vaginismus Therapy Assessed by Penetrative Intercourse, Psychiatric Symptoms, and Marital Satisfaction18
Mindfulness and Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Research Synthesis17
The Dutch Protocol for Juvenile Transsexuals: Origins and Evidence16
Solitary and Dyadic Sexual Desire and Sexual Satisfaction in Women With and Without Sexual Concerns16
Review of the Psychology of PCOS: Building the Science and Breaking the Silence Review of the psychology of PCOS: Building the science and breaking the silence , by Stac16
New Zealand Women’s Experience of Intimacy Within Heterosexual Relationships: Influence of Partners’ Perceived Pornography Use16
Sarah Earle and Maddie Blackburn (Eds.). Sex, Intimacy and Living with Life Shortening Conditions15
The Handbook of Consensual Non-monogamy Affirming Mental Health Practice, by Michelle D. Vaughan & Theodore R. Burnes (Eds). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2022, 436 pp., $45.00 (paperback)15
Rights or Obligations: The Extent to Which Sexual Desire and Gender Roles Determine Sexual Intimacy in Romantic Relationships14
Editorial by Gloria Bachmann, MD, MMS Regarding Article: Effect of Sexual Knowledge, Attitude and Quality of Life on Marital Satisfaction of Aged Couples in South Iran: APIM-SEM Analysis13
Risk of Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction: A Link to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Depression Symptoms12
Is Sexual Aversion a Distinct Disorder or a Trans-Diagnostic Symptom across Sexual Dysfunctions? A Latent Class Analysis12
Closeness Discrepancies and Relationship Quality in German Partnered Women and Men12
Critiques of the Cass Review: Fact-Checking the Peer-Reviewed and Grey Literature11
Unwell Women: Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World11
Commentary on Levine et al: Festina Lente (Rush Slowly)11
Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma10
My (Un)Sexy World: A Mixed-Methods Study10
Iatrogenic Harm in Gender Medicine10
Kauppi, M. (2021). Polyamory: A clinical toolkit for therapists (and their clients)10
The Relationship between Boredom Proneness, Attachment Styles and Compulsive Sexual Behavior10
Physiological Synchrony During Partnered Sexual Activity9
Psychometric Properties of the Attitudes Toward Polyamory Scale (ATP) in the Spanish Context9
The Global Prevalence of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Schools between 2012 and 2022: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis9
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD): From Diagnostic Approach to Treatment – A Narrative Review9
Correction8
New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, Third Edition8
Assessment of Sexual Dysfunction in Female Fibromyalgia Patients According to Golombok-Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale8
The Power of Mindfulness: Examining Power Imbalances, Mindfulness, and Couples’ Relational and Sexual Well-Being8
How Do Early Maladaptive Schemas and Family Functions Predict Dyadic Marital Adjustment? A Test on Turkish Married Individuals8
Sexual Desire Emerges from Subjective Sexual Arousal, but the Connection Depends on Desire Type and Relationship Satisfaction8
Attitudes Toward Age-Verification among U.S. Adults, Adolescents, and Parents7
“He Helped Me in Discovering Myself.” Rethinking and Exploring Sexual and Gender Identity in Trans-Inclusive Relationships7
Sexual Coercion and Harassment of Students with Disabilities in a Public University in Ghana7
Risk of Revictimization within Intimate Relationships among Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Role of Cumulative Trauma and Self-Capacities Disturbances7
A Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Study to Examine Factors Associated with Marital Benefit Among U.S. Women with Infertility7
Fertility Desire and Motivation Among Individuals with Gender Dysphoria: A Comparative Study7
A Mixed-Method Study of Exploring the Impact of Male Alcohol Dependence on Sexual Functioning and Marital Relationships7
Talking About Sexting: Association Between Parental Factors and Quality of Communication About Sexting With Adolescent Children in Jewish and Arab Society in Israel7
Women’s Safety Behaviors before and during Sexual Activity: Psychometric Properties of Its Self-Report Questionnaire in German Women7
How Do Partner Support, Psychological Aggression, and Attachment Anxiety Contribute to Distressed Couples’ Relationship Outcomes?7
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Relationship Satisfaction: The Moderating Role of PTSD and Sexual-Related Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms7
Premature Ejaculation Measures During Partnered Sex and Masturbation: What These Findings Tell Us About the Nature and Rigidity of Premature Ejaculation7
“If Their Face Starts Turning Purple, You Are Probably Doing Something Wrong”: Young Men’s Experiences with Choking During Sex6
Dynamics of Sexual Consent: Sex, Rape and the Grey Area In-Between6
Psychometric Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Sexual Self-Consciousness Scale (SSCS)6
Doing Imago Relationship Therapy in the Space Between6
Romantic Love and Sexual Frequency: Challenging Beliefs6
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Choking and Consensual Non-Consent (CNC) Among College Students: Findings from a Campus-Representative Survey6
Meanings of Rough Sex across Gender, Sexual Identity, and Political Ideology: A Conditional Covariance Approach6
Sexual Function and Help-Seeking Behaviors following Childbirth: A Cross-Sectional Study6
Solo Versus Co-Perpetrators in the Context of Female-Perpetrated Child Sexual Abuse – Findings from an Online Survey on Affected Individuals6
The Effectiveness of Online Sensate Focus Exercises in Enhancing Sexual Function and Intimacy Among Chinese Heterosexual Couples: A Randomized Controlled Trial5
Sexual Dysfunction Among Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors: The “Functional” Dysfunction?5
A Latent Class Analysis of Predictors for Engaging in Sex: A Study with Ethnically Diverse High School Students5
Sexual Addiction and Associated Factors: The Role of Emotion Dysregulation, Impulsivity, Anxiety and Depression5
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Sexual Self-Efficacy and Sexual Quality of Life in Reproductive-Age Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial5
Non-Fatal Strangulation/Choking During Sex and Its Associations with Mental Health: Findings from an Undergraduate Probability Survey5
Lo(u)st in Therapy: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Therapists’ Attitude toward Sexual and Erotic Feelings Scale (TASEF)5
A Mixed Methods Study of Sexual Communication in Various Couple Typologies Part I: Cluster Analysis5
The Sexual Communication Discrepancy Index: A Multidimensional Self-Report Instrument for the Assessment of Sexual Communication Discrepancies5
Is Basson’s Model of Sexual Response Relevant? Yes, and so are other validated models of sexual response: A commentary on Balon (2021)5
Attachment Orientation Moderates the Sexual and Relational Implications of Sexual Desire Discrepancies5
Validation of an Arabic version of the female version of The Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire: a factor analysis study4
Body Image and Sexual Well-Being: A Qualitative Study of Women’s Perceptions of Partner and Relationship Influences4
She said, “Really, you’re just going to have to suffer through it”: The lack of discussion of perimenopause between women and healthcare professionals4
Is Kissing a Bellwether of Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction?4
What Are Americans’ Favorite Aspects of Partnered Sex? Findings From a U.S. Nationally Representative Survey4
Physical Activity Protects Women with Type 1 Diabetes from Sexual Dysfunctions4
Vibrator and Dildo Injuries Treated at Emergency Departments4
Sexual Boredom Inventory (SBI): Development and Initial Validation4
Reevaluating gender-affirming care: biological foundations, ethical dilemmas, and the complexities of gender dysphoria4
The Myth of “Reliable Research” in Pediatric Gender Medicine: A critical evaluation of the Dutch Studies—and research that has followed4
Automatic Associations between Sexual Function Problems and Pursuing Help in Pelvic Physical Therapy Practice: The Psychometric Investigation of an Implicit Association Test4
A Mixed Methods Study of Sexual Communication in Various Couple Typologies Part II: Qualitative Content Analysis4
A Dyadic Study of Attachment, Coping, and Quality of Life in Couples Seeking Fertility Treatment4
Understanding Perceived Problematic Pornography Use with the Differential Susceptibility to Media Effects Model4
Comparison of Medical Management versus Bariatric Surgery for Obesity Management: Effects on Sexual Function4
ADHD and sex: A workbook for exploring sexuality and increasing intimacy,4
Minor-Attracted Men’s Lived Experiences of Romantic Attraction4
Relational Instability in Couples Seeking Therapy: The Contribution of Attachment, Caregiving and Sex3
Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome Successfully Treated with Omalizumab: A Case Report3
Group Sex Counseling Based on a Modified “Good Enough Sex” Model: A Randomized Trial on Sexual Health Variables among Breast Cancer Survivors in Iran3
An Intersectional Approach to Sex Therapy: Centering the Lives of Black, Indigenous, Racialized, and People of Color3
Insecure Attachment and Sexual Satisfaction: A Path Analysis Model Integrating Sexual Mindfulness, Sexual Anxiety, and Sexual Self-Esteem3
Retraction3
Anxiety Sensitivity in the Sexual Context: Links between Sexual Anxiety Sensitivity and Sexual Well-Being3
Betrayal Trauma Anger: Clinical Implications for Therapeutic Treatment based on the Sexually Betrayed Partner’s Experience Related to Anger after Intimate Betrayal3
Religiosity, Sexual Satisfaction, and Relationship Satisfaction: The Moderating Role of Sexual Mindfulness and Sexual Sanctification3
Reasons people refrain from sex in later life3
Do Not Neglect the Covid-19 Transmission Through Sexual Intercourse3
Forbidden Fantasies: A Qualitative Exploration of the Content of Sexual Fantasies of Adults Reporting Sexual Attraction to Minors3
The Relationship between Nausea-Vomiting during Pregnancy and Attachment Styles, Marital Adjustment, and Ways of Coping3
Links between Virginity Beliefs, Negative Feelings after Virginity Loss and Sexual Performance Anxiety in a Sample of German-Speaking Heterosexual-Identified Women and Men3
Management of hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction at a specialized service in women’s sexual health3
Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships byLauren Fogel 3
Effects of HPV Positivity in Women on Couples Sexual Behavior3
“We Felt Emotionally Closer:” A Qualitative Study of Couples’ Communication about Pornography Use3
Exploring Women’s State-Level Anxiety in Response to Virtual Reality Erotica3
Transforming Sexual Narratives, A Relational Approach to Sex Therapy (2020).3
Assessment of Sexual Quality of Life and Satisfaction in Couple Relationships Among Women With Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis and Adenomyosis3
Trans, gender non-conforming and non-binary individuals’ perspectives on experienced sexuality during medical transition2
An Indirect Measure of Implicit Sexual Assertiveness: Reliability and Validity of the Sexual Assertiveness IAT in Young Adults in The Netherlands2
Basson’s Response to Dr. Balon’s Commentary2
Religiousness and Sexual Values Predict Sexual Incongruence: Results from a U.S. Nationally Representative Study2
Sex Toy Use in Québec (Canada): Prevalence Across Demographics, Motivations, and Links with Erotophobia and Sexual Satisfaction2
Effects of Gender Affirming Surgery on the Quality of Life of Transgender Women in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand2
The Influence of Circumcision on Male Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis of Satisfaction, Erectile Function, and Dyspareunia2
Effect of Zinc on Testosterone Levels and Sexual Function of Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial2
#DebunkingDesire: Sexual Science, Social Media, and Strategy in the Pursuit of Knowledge Dissemination2
The Man Who Hated Women. Sex, Censorship, & Civil Liberties in the Gilded Age2
Coming Together: Synthesizing Sex Therapy with Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy2
Eye of a Rook2
Investigation of Temperament Traits and Anxiety Sensitivity in Women Diagnosed with Vaginismus: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study2
“Not Offending Is Easy. The Double Life, the Secrets, the Loneliness Are the Hardest Parts I Needed Help with”: Understanding the Treatment Needs of People with Attractions to Children2
Women Reporting on Their Use of Pornography: A Qualitative Study Exploring Women’s Perceived Precursors and Perceived Outcomes2
Pursuing Pleasure Despite Pain: A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Black Women’s Responses to Sexual Pain and Coping2
The Development of the Love and Respect Marriage Scale2
The Relationship between Compulsive Sexual Behavior, Religiosity, and Moral Disapproval2
The Decisions to Open a Relationship: To Three or not to Three The Decisions to Open a Relationship: To Three or not to Three , by James K2
Response to “Is Basson’s Model of Sexual Response Relevant? A Commentary” by Dr. Balon2
Investigation of the Relationships among Self-Efficacy, Stress, and Dyspareunia during the COVID-19 Pandemic2
Whether and What to Tell: A Qualitative Study of HIV Disclosure Among Heterosexually Married Men Who Have Sex with Men in China2
Measuring Sexual Motivation as a Trait Dimension: A multisample study of the Portuguese (European) Version of the Trait Sexual Motivation Questionnaire2
TransCOVID: Does Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Play a Role in Contracting COVID-19?1
A Systematic Review Looking at Anodyspareunia Among Cisgender Men and Women1
Women’s Cognitive and Emotional Appraisal of Sex Pictures: The Predictive Role of Age, Exposure Time, and Sexual Beliefs1
Associations between Genital Self-Image and Individuals’ Own and Perceived Partner Sexual Satisfaction1
Italian Versions of the 12-Item Sexual Distress Scale (SDS) and the 5-Item Sexual Distress Scale-Short Form (SDS-SF): Psychometric Properties1
Pleasure Activism1
Sex in Canada: the who, why, when, and how of getting down up north1
Attachment Insecurities and Sexual Coercion in Same- and Cross-Gender Couples: The Mediational Role of Couple Communication Patterns1
Coping with Vestibulodynia and Its Impacts on the Identity of Jewish National Religious Women1
Effect of Tribulus Terrestris in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Clitoral Vascularization. Results of a Randomized Study Comparing Two Different Dosage Regimes1
The Role of Vaginal Penetration Skills and Vaginal Penetration Behavior in Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder1
Sizzling Sex for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Maximize Erotic Pleasure at Any Age, by Michael Castleman . New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing, 2021, 432 pages, $24.99 (hardcover).1
That’s the Way ( I like It ): Latent Profiles of Sexual Power Dynamics and Gender Roles1
Associations Between Pornography Consumption Patterns, Pornography Consumption Motives, and Social Wellbeing among U.S. College Students: A Latent Profile Analysis with a Primarily Female Sample1
Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage1
The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation in the Relationship Between Sexual Mindfulness and Relational Quality in a Sample of Iranian Women1
Unheard Voices: Understanding Male Victims of Campus Sexual Harassment in a Gender-Inclusive Study1
Some Limitations of “Challenges in the Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth: An Endocrinologist’s View”1
A New Flight from Womanhood? The Importance of Working Through Experiences Related to Exposure to Pornographic Content in Girls Affected by Gender Dysphoria1
Sex Points1
Sexual Repertoire, Duration of Partnered Sex, Sexual Pleasure, and Orgasm: Findings from a US Nationally Representative Survey of Adults1
“No one told me how this could be pleasurable” A Qualitative Focus Group Study into Experiences and Needs of Transgender People in Addressing Sexuality in the Context of Gender-Affirming Medical Care 1
Does Clitoral Knowledge Translate into Orgasm? The Interplay Between Clitoral Knowledge, Gendered Sexual Scripts, and Orgasm Experience1
Mindfulness and Sexual Mindfulness as Moderators Between Conflict Resolution and Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction1
Social Reactions to Disclosure of Sexual Violence in Adulthood and Women’s Sexuality: The Mediating Role of Shame and Guilt1
“A Woman Should Still Be a Woman” – A Grounded Theory of the Origins of Sexual Pain and Difficulties with Intercourse1
Iatrogenic Gender Dysphoria and Harm Cycle in Gender Affirming Care1
The Impact of COVID-19 on Female Sexual Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis1
Qualitative Analysis of Minor Attracted Persons’ Subjective Experience: Implications for Treatment1
Living without Partnered Sex in Germany. Results From the First Representative, Population-based German Health and Sexuality Survey (GeSiD)1
mSexHealth: An Overview of Mobile Sexual Health Applications1
Clinical Guidelines for Working with Clients Involved in Kink1
Patterns of Sexting by Youths: A Latent Class Analysis1
A Systematic Review of Interventions Targeting Infertility-Related Distress: A Search for Active Ingredients1
Sex, Evolution, and Being Male in the 21st Century1
Interpersonal Experiences with Persistent Genital Arousal: Connections between Symptom Disclosure, Partner Responses, and Catastrophizing on Relationship Adjustment and Symptom Severity1
Can Masturbation Regulate PTSD Symptoms? Exploring the Mediating Role of PTSD in Childhood Sexual Abuse and Masturbation Motives1
Sexual functioning in patients with psoriasis: the role of body dissatisfaction and cognitive biases toward sexuality1
Sexuality Assessment of the Brazilian Population: An Integrative Review of the Available Instruments1
Development and Validation of a Scale for Assessing the Interference of Chronic Primary Pain Conditions in Sexual Functioning: The Sex-Pain Questionnaire1
So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex: Laying Bare and Learning to Repair Our Love Lives1
Sexual life experiences of women with diabetes: A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative studies1
Study on the Interdependent Relationship between the Marital Satisfaction Variable and the Psychosocial Impact of Infertility and Anxiety Disposition, According to Gender1
Correction1
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