title: Right or flawed: relationship obsessions and sexual satisfaction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) is marked by the presence of obsessions and compulsions focusing on romantic relationships. ROCD symptoms were previously linked with decreased relationship quality and might interfere with sexual functioning.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The study aims to examine the association between ROCD symptoms and sexual satisfaction.
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants completed an online survey assessing ROCD symptoms and relationship and sexual satisfaction levels. Depression, general worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, and attachment orientation were also measured.
  
  
  METHODS
  The main outcome measures were self reported relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction.
  
  
  RESULTS
  ROCD symptoms were associated with decreased sexual satisfaction over and above symptoms of depression, general worry, OCD, and attachment orientation. The link between ROCD symptoms and sexual satisfaction was mediated by relationship satisfaction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Identifying and addressing ROCD symptoms may be important for treatment of sexual functioning.
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya, Israel.
authors.forename: Guy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Doron
authors.forename: Moran
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mizrahi
authors.forename: Ohad
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Szepsenwol
authors.forename: Danny
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Derby
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003863:Depression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012747:Sexual Partners; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ROCD); Relationship Satisfaction; Sexual Satisfaction; Relationships; Sexual Functioning