[Free Download] What Does Your Attachment Style Have to Do with Sexual Satisfaction
The link between relational and sexual functioning in adult relationships is reinforced by Attachment Theory. Originally noted by John Bowlby in 1970, attachment theory was found to describe the way that children develop their thoughts, processes, and expectations about relationships.
The attachment style that children build in their youths are consistent with the relationships they develop as adults, most notably in their romantic relationships.
Your attachment style can affect your thoughts and feelings during sex and relationships. This free guide from MendEd can show how your attachment style impacts your sexual functioning and behavior during relationships, and get strategies you can use to help.
There are three primary attachment styles this guide explores: Anxious, Avoidant, and Secure.
Anxious Attachment
Adults with anxious attachment styles might experience feelings of jealousy or exhibit clingy behaviors in their romantic relationships. Those with this attachment style tend to crave intimacy, physically and emotionally, while also having a fear of rejection.
Avoidant Attachment
Adults with avoidant attachment styles may experience feelings of discomfort regarding intimacy and might feel that other people are inconsistent or untrustworthy. Those with this attachment style typically experience feelings of hyper-independence and might emotionally distance themselves from their partner.
Secure Attachment
Adults with secure attachment styles typically experience satisfaction in their relationships and feel more comfortable with sex. Those with this attachment style often express feelings of high self-esteem, trust in their partner, and a willingness to ask for support when they need it.
Interested in learning more about your attachment style? Download this free guide to find out more about how your attachment style can impact your sexual functioning and behavior during relationships, and discover strategies that you can use to help.