What is desire discrepancy and how does it work?
Sexual Desire Discrepancy occurs when one partner of a couple experiences more or less sexual desire as compared to their partner. According to some latest research, it is shown that up to 80% of couples regularly experience situations where one partner is willing to have sex while the other doesn’t. (Based on the research by Joel, Day, Muise & Impett, 2015). According to many acclaimed sex therapists, such desire discrepancies are very common among couples. Such a common sexual problem is considered more distressing because of its dampening effect on the romantic relationship. Such differences in libido (desires) within a sexual relationship are bound to happen at some point. Such scenarios are even more likely to happen during the lockdown of a global pandemic. These differences are usually known as desire discrepancy. It can be a huge source of tension between partners. There are several factors responsible for desire discrep...