Source: FOX News
Summary
Research suggests that 32.5% of married adult respondents in the US reported not having sex at all in the last 12 months, while 4.1% reported having sex more than three times a week. Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist, defines a “sexless marriage” as being physically intimate 10 or fewer times per year. Elton attributes the decline in intimacy to various factors, including busy families and hormone imbalances, but notes that the original relationship spark has often faded. She recommends exercises such as focusing on positive aspects of the relationship, avoiding neutral or negative conversations, and scheduling “tech-free” nights to reignite intimacy.
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The advice sounds familiar.
Dr. Elton’s recommendations echo previous guidance on reigniting intimacy in relationships. The emphasis on emotional connection, novelty, and self-care are familiar themes in relationship counseling. The suggestion to focus on positive aspects of the relationship and avoid neutral or negative conversations is a common approach. The idea of scheduling “tech-free” nights and engaging in activities that start with different letters of the alphabet is a creative spin on traditional date night ideas.
The concept of a “sexless marriage” is not new, and the statistics on sexual frequency in married couples are consistent with previous research. The importance of oxytocin in bonding and intimacy is well-established.
It’s interesting to note that the same issues that affect relationships today are the same ones that have been affecting relationships for years.
It seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Author: Evan Null
