According to Newsweek, 15 to 20 percent of couples have sex less than 10 times a year, which is defined as a sexless marriage. Although I do not specialize in sex therapy, I have counseled individuals who were in sexless marriages. One of the many problems that I often address in therapy is the difference between love and intimacy. 6 Tips for Creating Sexual Bliss in Your … [Read more...]
Is Being in a Sexless Marriage Grounds for a Divorce?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I have been with my husband for 25 years, married for 19. We have three kids (21,18,13). After having my last daughter, something changed with me. I want sex all the time. The problem is, it's like I have to beg my husband for sex. Most of the time it's like I'm begging my own husband for sex. He works two jobs, getting up 5 days a week at 4 o'clock … [Read more...]
7 Habits that May Be Ruining Your Sex Life
There are so many things that make a marriage work. First off, love needs to be a part of the equation. Once you have real love there are so many other factors that matter like shared values, compatibility, and aspirations. And, of course, there is sex. Without a healthy sex life a relationship begins to suffer. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for some marriages to become … [Read more...]