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Study: Viewing Sex as Sacred Boosts Relationship Satisfaction

4/15/2026

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A study in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy found viewing sexual intimacy as sacred boosts relationship satisfaction and passion.
Brigham Young University researchers surveyed 452 heterosexual couples on how sexual sanctification affects communication, orgasm consistency, and intimacy.
For women, a sacred view significantly improved communication and sexual mindfulness, raising satisfaction.
For men, the sacred view mainly increased frequency of intimacy, with no gains in communication or mindfulness.

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Story summary

A study in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy found viewing sexual intimacy as sacred boosts relationship satisfaction and passion.
Brigham Young University researchers surveyed 452 heterosexual couples on how sexual sanctification affects communication, orgasm consistency, and intimacy.
For women, a sacred view significantly improved communication and sexual mindfulness, raising satisfaction.
For men, the sacred view mainly increased frequency of intimacy, with no gains in communication or mindfulness.