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Romantic Relationship Conflict Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Background stress and Changes in Intimate and Sexual Behaviors

  • COVID-19 pandemic causes: disruptions of daily routines, anxiety of the pandemic, lack of physical activity, absence of outside social outlets, lack of access to unperson therapy, and reduced physical contact (e.g. hugging..)
  • All may contribute to romantic relationship conflict
  • Previous study showed married couple experienced greater negative impact on mental well-being than unmarried couple during the pandemic
  • Psychological stress impact sexual desire and sexual function; sexual desire and orgasm are known to be supported by a lower-stress environment
  • Life-threatening event and Intense financial stress and economic hardship may lead to relationship conflict

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Updated 2020-10-07

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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Biomedical Sciences