Specifically Penile-Vaginal Intercourse Frequency Is Associated With Better Relationship Satisfaction: A Commentary on Hicks,McNulty,Meltzer,and Olson (2016)
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Specifically Penile-Vaginal Intercourse Frequency Is Associated With Better Relationship Satisfaction: A Commentary on Hicks,McNulty,Meltzer,and Olson (2016)
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