BETWEEN SHEETS AND HEARTS: UNDERSTANDING HOW SEX INFLUENCES THE EMOTIONAL CONNECTION BETWEEN MARITAL PARTNERS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5584302415108

• Palavras-chave: Emotional connection. Intimacy. Sex. Sexuality. Reichian theory.

• Keywords: Emotional connection. Intimacy. Sex. Sexuality. Reichian theory.

• Abstract:

  This research aims to understand how sexual experiences contribute to strengthening the emotional connection between marital partners, with the aim of improving the quality of relationships, promoting both intimate and emotional satisfaction. Based on the application of a questionnaire to eight couples, it was possible to collect data that corroborates the hypothesis that sexual intimacy strengthens emotional connection. The results obtained indicate that an active and satisfying sex life plays an important role in strengthening the emotional bond, allowing for greater closeness and consequently an increase in overall marital satisfaction.