Article: A survey was taken to show how today's economy has shaped couple's love life compared to last year. In 2008, the results reported that couples were having sex three or more times a week. Today, the results show that couples are having sex less or not at all. Both frequency of sex and quality of sex has decreased. Women reported that the start of the recession has made them helpless and depressed to the point they worry about finances while having sex.
Shape Magazine 2009
Relation: This article relates to chapter 10 in the section discussing sexual dysfunctions and problems. The less sex the couples were having due to stress is an example of a sexual dysfunction called stress-induced dysfunction, which effects sexual desires. Sexual dysfunction is a problem with the actual physical workings of the sex act stated in chapter 10. The psychological stressor of the economic downturn is the reason for the lack of sexual interest and arousal.
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