Table 1.

Brief characterization of sexual desire discrepancies (SDD)

Individual approach (not recommended)	Dyadic approach (recommended)
Clinical targets
Quantity: Frequency/level of sexual desire	Quality: Sexual pleasure and emotional intimacy
Distress associated with low desire	Distress associated with SDD
Main focus
Focus on the low desire partner	Focus on the (relational) meaning of SDD, preferences and motives
Focus on diagnostic criteria for hypoactive desire	Focus on the mismatch between partners