{"id":2569,"date":"2014-11-06T01:00:39","date_gmt":"2014-11-06T01:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybestrelationship.com\/?p=2569"},"modified":"2014-11-06T01:00:39","modified_gmt":"2014-11-06T01:00:39","slug":"the-secret-to-a-great-sex-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybestrelationship.com\/the-secret-to-a-great-sex-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The secret to a great sex life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I’ve heard it said that when\u00a0committed partners do not have problems with sex, it occupies about 5% of their relationship’s energy.<\/p>\n

When sex is a problem, however, it occupies about 95% of the relationship’s energy.<\/p>\n

What’s the secret to a great sex life?<\/h4>\n

Disclaimer: I’m not a physician and\u00a0will not be discussing sexual dysfunction purely based in the physical. \u00a0Let’s just agree that physical health is a necessary foundation for a great sex life.<\/p>\n

Even though sex problems can and do sometimes originate in the physical arena, they often have little or nothing to do with physical functioning.<\/p>\n

So aside from health, what does a\u00a0couple need to have a good sex life?<\/h4>\n

Some handcuffs, a sex swing, other assorted toys?<\/p>\n

The latest magazine that explains the top 5 positions you need to try now?<\/p>\n

An open relationship policy and a departure from monogamy?<\/p>\n

Not necessarily, though there’s nothing wrong with kink if that’s what lights you up.<\/p>\n

What’s needed is intimacy.<\/h4>\n
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Let’s look at how dictionary.com defines “intimate”:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n

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adjective<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/header>\n
1.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>associated<\/span> in<\/span> close<\/span> personal<\/span> relations:\u00a0<\/span>an<\/span> intimate<\/span> friend.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
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2.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>characterized<\/span> by<\/span> or<\/span> involving<\/span> warm<\/span> friendship<\/span> or<\/span> a<\/span> personally<\/span> close<\/span> or\u00a0<\/span>familiar<\/span> association<\/span> or<\/span> feeling:\u00a0<\/span>an<\/span> intimate<\/span> greeting.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
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3.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>very<\/span> private;<\/span> closely<\/span> personal:\u00a0<\/span>one’s<\/span> intimate<\/span> affairs.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
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4.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>characterized<\/span> by<\/span> or<\/span> suggesting<\/span> privacy<\/span> or<\/span> intimacy; warmly<\/span> cozy:\u00a0<\/span>an<\/span> intimate<\/span> little<\/span> caf\u00e9.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
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5.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(of<\/span> an<\/span> association,<\/span> knowledge,<\/span> understanding,<\/span> etc.)<\/span> arising<\/span> from<\/span> close\u00a0<\/span>personal<\/span> connection<\/span> or<\/span> familiar<\/span> experience.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
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6.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>engaged<\/span> in<\/span> or<\/span> characterized<\/span> by<\/span> sexual<\/span> relations.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
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7.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(of<\/span> clothing)<\/span> worn<\/span> next<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> skin,<\/span> under<\/span> street<\/span> or<\/span> outer<\/span> garments:\u00a0<\/span>intimate<\/span> apparel.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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In other words, intimacy = closeness.<\/h4>\n

And perhaps that’s obvious: \u00a0You need to be physically close to have sex. \u00a0Very true!<\/p>\n

Just as important as actually being physically close, however, is being emotionally close.<\/em><\/p>\n

Remember: When sex is a problem, it occupies 95% of the relationship’s energy.<\/p>\n

More often than not, however, sex isn’t the main problem.<\/p>\n

Problems with sex are typically\u00a0a symptom<\/em> of a larger problem: A lack of emotional intimacy.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sex\u00a0may be the first thing to go that a couple will notice and seek help for. \u00a0One partner may wake up to the fact that there are serious problems in the relationship upon the realization that their sex life is either dead or barely breathing. \u00a0That’s\u00a0often a complaint that brings a couple to coaching or counseling.<\/p>\n

More\u00a0often than not, though, sex has come to a halt because of a disconnect in the couple’s emotional bond.<\/p>\n

Emotional closeness involves feeling truly safe with your partner, so that you can be vulnerable with each other. \u00a0When you have emotional intimacy and safety and are vulnerable with each other:<\/p>\n

You are not only accepted for who you are, but cherished.<\/h4>\n

That’s why couples in long-term committed and happy relationships report being the most sexually satisfied out of all other groups of people. \u00a0When partners feel safe enough with each other to express their true desires and be open with each other, they are able to have better sex. \u00a0And of course, partners have easy access to each other.<\/p>\n

The sex life of a happily committed couple is then like a good bottle of wine that just gets better with age.<\/h4>\n

This may be hard to believe when we are living in a culture that is obsessed with the thrill of the chase, the lure of the mystery and the thrill of sexual conquests.<\/p>\n

Let me assure you: It’s backed up in the research.<\/p>\n

And\u00a0let’s be honest for a moment and peel our eyes from\u00a0the silver screen:<\/p>\n

If you’ve ever had a one night stand, you know it can be more awkward than anything else.<\/h4>\n

When you’re in a partnership with someone who you know has your back, cherishes you, understands you and values you more than anything, and you feel the same about this person—grateful every day to be with them, and totally safe with them—you’re free to be more open, playful and enjoy sex in ways that you may not\u00a0otherwise.<\/p>\n

Great sex then involves the ability to be\u00a0both emotionally and physically\u00a0vulnerable with each other.<\/p>\n

Dr. Sue Johnson likens\u00a0sex without an emotional bond to dancing without music: \u00a0It\u2019s flat, one dimensional, and not really fun or exciting at all.<\/h4>\n

The secret to a great\u00a0sex life requires some of the same ingredients of a stellar relationship: \u00a0A strong emotional bond.<\/p>\n

A strong emotional bond starts with being emotionally present with each other.<\/p>\n

So put your phone down, shut down your laptop and be together.<\/p>\n

Cheers to thriving in business and love,<\/p>\n

\"Jenev-sig\"<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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