Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Overview
The Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of sexual and marital issues. It features research articles, clinical studies, and theoretical discussions that explore various aspects of human sexuality, relationships, and therapeutic interventions. This interdisciplinary journal provides valuable insights for psychologists, therapists, researchers, and educators working in the field of sex and marital therapy.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Sex Marital Ther
Publisher
Routledge
Start
1974
End
Continuing
Frequency
Bimonthly, 2013-
p-ISSN
0092-623X
e-ISSN
1521-0715
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialties
Psychiatry
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 3747
89
SJR / Ranks: 5353
792
CiteScore / Ranks: 5670
4.60
Recent Articles
11.
Herbenick D, Fu T, Carver D, Brandenburg D, Balle M, Eastman-Mueller H
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2025 Jan;
51(2):224-242.
PMID: 39885760
Rough sex has become prevalent among young adults, yet little is known about the prevalence of consensual non-consent (CNC)-which is often enacted as role-playing sexual assault-or the correlates of either...
12.
Martinez Preciado J, Sandoval-Salinas C, Corredor Ayala H
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2025 Jan;
51(2):211-218.
PMID: 39868458
In this study, data from 7,440 patients from six Ibero-American countries were analyzed, focusing on men who consulted for erectile dysfunction (ED). Participants were queried about infidelity in their relationships....
13.
Nickull S, Jern P, Niu C, Kallstrom M, Gunst A
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2025 Jan;
51(2):142-162.
PMID: 39853205
Sexual compliance (i.e., consenting to sex without initial sexual desire) can have both positive and negative consequences for well-being. This study explored predictors of perceived consequences of sexual compliance in...
14.
Vale F, Lopes G, Peixoto Silva A
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2025 Jan;
51(2):163-174.
PMID: 39849997
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) is characterized by persistent or recurrent unwanted genital arousal, causing significant distress to the affected individual. Classified as a sexual dysfunction, PGAD/GPD is predominantly...
15.
Defant M
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2025 Jan;
51(2):200-210.
PMID: 39841090
This paper critically examines the scientific and ethical underpinnings of gender-affirming care, particularly for minors. While major medical organizations endorse such interventions as medically necessary, the evidence supporting their long-term...
16.
de Oliveira L, Vallejo-Medina P, Carvalho J
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2024 Dec;
51(1):96-109.
PMID: 39704529
Sexual boredom in women is associated with various levels and dimensions of sexual desire, as well as lower sexual and relationship satisfaction. However, the directionality of these relationships remains unclear....
17.
de Oliveira L, Rham-Knigge R, Ford J, Coleman E, Mark K
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2024 Dec;
51(1):74-84.
PMID: 39703065
This study presents the development and validation of the Sexual Boredom Inventory (SBI), a 6-item measure assessing sexual boredom as a temporary, context-dependent state. Initial items were drafted from data...
18.
Farnam F, Gharibzadeh S, Nematollahi A
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2024 Dec;
51(1):85-95.
PMID: 39698963
Trial Registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCTID: IRCT20201114049379N1) (date of registration 13/01/2021).
19.
Herbenick D, Perry C, Lumsdaine B, Fu T, Balle M, Miller O, et al.
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2024 Nov;
51(1):42-57.
PMID: 39600148
Using data from an online, cross-sectional U.S. nationally representative survey, we analyzed participants' responses to an open-ended item that asked them to look back on their entire lives and to...
20.
Herbenick D, Perry C, Lumsdaine B, Fu T, Williams A, Ovide T, et al.
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2024 Nov;
51(1):58-73.
PMID: 39589027
Sexual pressure, coercion, and violence are prevalent globally and disproportionately affect girls, women, sexual minorities, and gender minorities. Using quantitative data and open-ended responses from a cross-sectional campus-representative online survey...