How To Better Your Sex Life In Your Marriage
The short answer
To better your sex life, work on your marriage as a whole, because marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction are closely linked. Watch for the “pushes” and negative emotions that hurt sexual satisfaction, and for things like pornography that are connected to sexual dysfunction. Most of all, have an open and honest conversation with your spouse about sex.
Key takeaways
- How satisfied you are in your marriage and how satisfied you are in bed are closely connected.
- Negative emotions that build up from the “pushes” in a relationship can drain sexual satisfaction.
- Pornography is linked to sexual dysfunction and is one of several things that can block a healthy sex life.
- Shutting off sex creates problems of its own, and an open, honest talk about sex is a key step toward a more satisfying marriage.
In this episode of Relationship Radio, we explore the relationship between marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction. We start by discussing “pushes” and “pulls” in relationships and how negative emotions can impact sexual satisfaction. We also delve into the connection between pornography and sexual dysfunction, as well as the factors that can prevent people from having a healthy sex life. We then explore the root causes of a lack of sex and the problems that can arise when couples shut off sex with each other. Finally, we stress the importance of having an open and honest conversation about sex to improve overall satisfaction in a marriage.
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Common questions
Does an unhappy marriage affect your sex life?
Yes. Marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction are connected, and negative emotions from the “pushes” in a relationship can lower sexual satisfaction.
Can pornography cause sexual problems in marriage?
This episode looks at the connection between pornography and sexual dysfunction, one of several factors that can keep people from having a healthy sex life.
What happens when a married couple stops having sex?
When couples shut off sex with each other, it creates problems of its own in the marriage. Dr. Joe and Dr. Kimberly explore the root causes of a lack of sex and why an honest conversation about sex matters.