Raziyeh Rahmati - MSc Midwifery, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
Zahra Mohebbi Dehnavi - phD student of Midwifery, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing Midwifery,Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Farideh Khavari - MSc Midwifery, Instructor of midwifery, research center for nursing and midwifery care, Shahid Sadoughi universityof medical sciences, Yazd, Iran
Zohre Mirkazehi Rigi - MSc Midwifery, Instructor of midwifery, Faculty of Nursing Midwifery, Iran Shahr University of Medical Sciences,Iran Shahr, Iran

Background and Aim : Introduction: Humans need to make in order to reproduce and perpetuate hisgeneration have sexual intercourse. Sexual activity is one of the most important aspects of a person s lifethat can be affected by one s own characteristics, interpersonal relationships, family, social and culturalconditions, environment, sexual activity, and his or her spouse, physical and mental health, and hormonalstatus. Strength of marital relationships is endangered without satisfactory sexual relations; Sexual pleasureis one of the most important pleasures that a person enjoys in his or her lifetime, and it is the pleasure thatendures the hardships of life and problems between couples.Methods : Methods: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study on 150 women referred to healthcenters of Larestan University of Medical Sciences in 2018. Data collection tool was sexual satisfactionand sexual function questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 19 softwareResults : Results: The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between sexualsatisfaction and sexual function of married women (p = 0.001).Conclusion : Conclusion: It can be said that sexual function and sexual satisfaction is one of the importantaspects of marital life, Therefore, neglecting people s problems with their sexual function can lead to sexualdissatisfaction and over time can affect their spiritual dimensions and even marital and family relationships.To this end, it is advisable for women health care providers to carefully examine sexual issues when visitingthe centers to try to resolve the problem and help strengthen family foundations.

Keywords: Sexual function, Sexual satisfaction, Married women