Worrying About Low Libido: A Mixed-Method Evaluation of Sexual Desire Across Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Relationship Status

= 57). Thematic analysis of open-ended questions revealed the following common themes: low libido, fluctuations in desire, and uncertainty about what constitutes "normal" libido. Findings underscore the importance of education on sexual desire variability, as well as strategies for effectively communicating about sexual desire in different contexts.

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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
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2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623x.2026.2666147
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Sexual function and dysfunction studies
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= 57). Thematic analysis of open-ended questions revealed the following common themes: low libido, fluctuations in desire, and uncertainty about what constitutes "normal" libido. Findings underscore the importance of education on sexual desire variability, as well as strategies for effectively communicating about sexual desire in different contexts.

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