Initiation and response: The dynamics of sexual interaction

摘要: This study examines the extent to which men and women feel comfortable exercising two traditional forms of sexual power, proactive reactive power. “Proactive power” is defined here as ability initiate intercourse maintain autonomy has traditionally been possessed exercised by men. “Reactive power,” or resist refuse advances, women. Several studies suggest that women's behavior attitudes become more permissive, a single standard likely exist. finds than initiating remaining sexually autonomous, while refusing such advances. Apparently, does not yet also considers factors affect comfortableness in using either The implications these findings for understanding aspects psychological well-being intimate relationships are discussed.