Evaluation of emotional relationships and sexual health of couples from the point of view of the Qur'an and narrations

Desirable emotional relationships and sexual health play an important role in strengthening the family and are emphasized in the holy law of Islam. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the emotional relationships and sexual health of couples from the point of view of Quran and narrations. Data were collected and evaluated by searching for various articles from different Internet sites during 1991-2018. Sexual instinct in the divine word is one of the innate human needs. The orders of Islam are complete about sexual health which is emphasized in the family system. From Islamic point of view, the induction of positive thinking about the emotional and sexual satisfaction of couples in the family through marriage was possible as a real need, resulting in enjoyment and pleasure, mental relaxation, growth and perfection, covering each other's deficiencies, completing half of their religion, protecting from sin, preserving morality and chastity, and finally, the rewards of the hereafter. There are comprehensive and effective orders in Islamic religion to maintain the physical and mental health of couples, such as the prohibition of homosexuality and prostitution including adultery and sodomy, forbidding men and women from erotic look at opposite genders with no relative relationships (Namahram), avoiding intercourse with women in menstruation period and so on. Creating cognition for choosing a spouse, providing emotional and sexual education and skills through providing Quranic verses, providing health for couples' emotional and sexual relationships and modifying the behavior of couples in the home and family through Quranic methods to prevent and resolve differences are related to affective and sexual relationships. Considering all aspects of marital life and sexual issues of couples, especially women, in Islamic religion, the special attention is needed by the respected authorities to develop strategic plans for promoting the sexual health.