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How To Fix A Sexless Marriage

Statistics show that 15% of all marriages are sexless. Some reasons for the high number of sexless marriages include: lack of sex drive, no sexual attraction, lack of communication, and bordem.

Whatever the reason for a sexless marriage, there is help available. Your marriage can still be fulfilling, even if you have been in a sexless marriage for years. But both partners must be willing to work toward that fulfillment.

Communication is important. Talk to your spouse about the lack of sex. If having more sex in your marriage is your preference, then being open to seeing a doctor could bring the results you desire. If the lack of sex occurred gradually over time, talk with your partner about what you can do to create interest in your sexual relationship again.

If a sexless marriage is something that you both agreed to, then it might be ideal to help each other to find ways to fulfill each other sexual needs without intercourse. The key is to have some degree of intmacy that comfortable to you and satisfies you both.

Despite popular belief, sex is not a necessity. You will not die or get physically ill if you do not have sex. For some, they have manage to be happy without sex. It's not something that most couple choose. But, it is an alternative that some prefer. If you are one who has chose not to engage in sex, then channeling your sexual urges toward some kind of creative activity or hobby, such as painting, may be a satisfactory substitute for your sexual appetite. You and partner may be contented with expressions of romance that do not require sex of either you. Your time is spent enjoying each other in a relaxing
way where you do not feel pressure to have sex.

Discover what triggers a favorable response in you when you're with your partner. It could be holding hands. It may be sitting and talking to each other about significant and insignificant things. The goal is to start with what feels comfortable to you. Being aware of this, will enable you to create sexual intimacy on a deeper level.

If you feel you have tried everything to help your sexless marriage and you are still not satisfied, it may be time for you to consider marriage therapy or counseling. If you are not inhibited, you may find help in talking to others who have a similar situation of being in a sexless marriage. Talking to others with this problem may bring some solace and offer a solution to a bleak situation.

Not only will talking to others help you feel better, but counseling can give you some perspective and understanding about your spouse and yourself. Getting to the root of the problem and setting goals to change the situation, can be the beginning steps to healing your sexless marriage.

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