The main purpose of this study was evaluation of validity and reliability of HISD on a sample of Isfahan married men and women. 325 persons were selected among all married women and men visiting Isfahan cultural centers in two stages (75 persons in the first stage and 250 persons in the second one) by available sampling and completed Halbert index of SEXUAL DESIRE questionnaire and criterion questionnaire (SEXUAL DESIRE inventory, SEXUAL self-presentation scale, and SEXUAL performance scale). Results of internal consistency reliability coefficient such as Cronbach Alpha and Split-half Method (for 25 items) were satisfactory. In addition, single-way variance analysis indicated that there is meaningful difference in SEXUAL DESIRE between men and women (P> 0.100) and also there is meaningful and positive relation between aging and SEXUAL DESIRE (P> 0.100). Psychometric indicators resulted represent accordance of results with previous researches, and based on convergent validity and Halbert index of SEXUAL DESIRE reliability it can be used for measurement of individuals’ SEXUAL DESIRE in clinical and research environments.

SEXUAL DESIRE is one of the most important and the same time most potent motives in human beings. According to Islamic teachings fasting can reduce its potency If this is true, is it accomplished by a reduction in plasma testosterone level? These questions are addressed by the present study. Thirty-two healthy and single male subjects (age range 24-28 yrs) went under the study During the holy month of Ramadan, they avoided foods and drinks for about 12 hrs, according the Islamic fasting program. Three blood samples were taken from each subject at 5 pm respectively in the day before Ramadan (baseline sample), 1st and last day of Ramadan. Plasma testosterone, FSH and LH levels were determined by radioimmunoassay. In addition, all subjects, filled out a question er: which searched for changes in SEXUAL DESIRE. Testosterone levels in 2nd and 3rd test samples were signifier ntly greater than the baseline one (p<O.05). No traceable change occurred in LH levels, but FSH showed si6"nificant reduction in 2nd and 3rd samples (p<O.05). There was also a significant reduction in SEXUAL DESIRE during Ramadan (p<O.05). The reverse changes occurred between plasma testosterone levels and SEXUAL DESIRE during Ramadan deserves attention. This possibly suggests, dominant psychological influence acting inside the CNS, on SEXUAL DESIRE during Islamic fasting rather than effects elicited by testosterone peripherally.

Aim: the main purpose of this study was validate Cues for SEXUAL DESIRE scale   (CSDS) on the sample of married women 18 to 75 years was the city of Qom.Method:  Cues for SEXUAL DESIRE scale (CSDS) and FSFI, DASS-21 and NEO scales conducted on the 160 women that were referred to gynecology clinics the city of Qom. Sampling in this study  is available sampling.Results: The results of Cronbach's alpha coefficients of internal consistency reliability (for 40 item) were satisfactory. Convergent validity showed a significant negative correlation between cues for SEXUAL DESIRE  and anxiety symptoms (P <0.05), and  with dimensions of SEXUAL function questionnaire has a significant positive correlation (P<0.05) and with dimensions of extraversion and openness to experience of NEO questionnaire has a  positive correlation significant (P<0.05)Discution: Psychometric indices obtained in this study indicate the results of previous research is coordinated and convergent validity and reliability due to the cues for SEXUAL DESIRE, it can be used in research and clinicalsituations , used to measure cues for SEXUAL DESIRE.