Whether it’s a charming work colleague, a good-looking waiter or even just a gorgeous man in the gym, attractive men can crop up anywhere.
But don’t worry, chaps – as long as your wife or girlfriend isn’t bored in the bedroom, you should be alright, according to a study.
Researchers have discovered that experiencing desire for other men does not necessarily have a negative effect on how a woman perceives her own relationship – unless she is sexually bored.
The study, carried out by a team from the University of Minnesota, involved 1,155 Portuguese women in long-term relationships lasting at least a year.
Most were straight and had an average age of 32.
Participants were asked online questions designed to assess their sexual boredom, sexual desire, sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction.
Sexual boredom was measured on a scale which evaluated feelings of monotony – sameness – and a lack of stimulation in the woman’s sex life.
Analysis revealed that being bored in the bedroom was a stronger predictor of sexual and relationship satisfaction than either desire for a partner or desire for others.
Whether it’s a charming work colleague, a good-looking waiter or even just a gorgeous man in the gym, attractive men can crop up anywhere (stock image)
Don’t worry, chaps – as long as your wife or girlfriend isn’t bored in the bedroom, you should be alright, according to a study (stock image)
It showed that women who were happy between the sheets were more satisfied with their relationship.
The scientists also discovered that when women weren’t bored in the bedroom, their desire for other attractive men did not have a negative effect on their relationship.
The authors told the PsyPost website: ‘We found that feeling desire for your partner is linked to higher satisfaction in both your sex life and your relationship, especially when there’s little to no sexual boredom.
‘When it comes to attraction to others, sexual boredom is the main reason it impacts satisfaction.’
Writing in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy they said their findings could help people experiencing relationship problems.
‘These results have important clinical implications, suggesting that interventions aimed at managing sexual boredom and fostering creativity and eroticism may contribute to enhancing satisfaction and partner sexual desire,’ they wrote.
‘Moving forward, clinicians are encouraged to explore individual experiences of sexual boredom and tailor interventions accordingly to promote overall sexual and relationship well-being.’
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