How Sex Can Save a Relationship That Is Fizzling Out
Take a walk down memory lane and reminisce about the honeymoon days you used to have hot and passionate sex with your partner that was also filled with tender love and care. Does it feel like a long time ago since you felt that desire and intimacy with your other half?
For most couples in long-term relationships, sex tends to decrease as the novelty and feel-good chemicals we experience from falling in love wear off over time, and this is normal. But for others, the reduced frequency of sex - apart from other causes like stress and lack of sleep - could point to larger relationship issues.
If you find that your relationship is fizzling out and are wondering if sex can help to reignite that spark, we are happy to report that it might! Keep reading to find out how sex can save a relationship and why switching things up in the bedroom with a naughty idea like incorporating sex toys could work wonders.
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Sex creates an intimate connection
As you both get familiar with each other and settle into a routine, small annoyances can build up into resentment when left unspoken. These habits could lead to a lack of communication as time goes on, ruining the relationship.
While the both of you work toward better communication skills, sex, on the other hand, can complement connection. Non-verbal actions such as kissing, touching and bringing your bodies close together allow communication even without speaking.
The closeness and bond created during sex also strengthen emotional connection and commitment - two important elements needed to maintain a healthy level of intimacy and love in relationships.
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Sex makes you happier
When you have an orgasm, dopamine, a kind of natural feel-good chemical, gets released into your body. It boosts your mood and happiness, and lasts for at least five hours! This, in turn, promotes better sleep and relaxation that can enhance both your and your partner’s capability in improving the relationship. Your fight-or-flight hormones like cortisol reduce in the meantime, preventing arguments stemming from stress.
You may want to take things up a notch in the bedroom as well by incorporating sex toys into your intimate life for more mindblowing orgasms that will surely satisfy your partner.
Learn more: Putting 4 Common Misconceptions About Sex Toys to Bed
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Sex can be fun
Couples who have been together for a while may start to feel too comfortable in the bedroom but sex does not have to be boring. There are countless ways to expand your horizons in your intimate life, such as exploring new experiences like roleplay and introducing thrilling sensations through the use of sex toys to make intercourse feel amazing again.
Even the simple act of shopping for adult toys at a sex shop or picking out sultry lingerie together builds up anticipation so that actual intercourse feels even more fun and pleasurable.
Learn more: 50 Shades of Pleasure: A Beginner's Guide to Common Types of Adult Toys
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Sex improves your self-esteem
Sex does not just offer health benefits, but also emotional and psychological benefits that can have a huge impact on your relationship. Having good sex that is enjoyed by both parties can improve self-esteem, reducing feelings of insecurity (often detrimental to romantic relationships) and encouraging more positive thinking.
Self-worth and confidence will put you in a better position to adapt and learn within your relationship, taking it to a new level.
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Sex can rekindle romance
Most importantly, sex can rekindle romance to solidify the bond. Packed work schedules, children and a hectic lifestyle can all get in the way of relationships but making an effort to actively engage in a loving activity can reconnect two busy souls.
It is not just about making time to have sex, but also igniting the spark before intercourse even happens. For instance, going on date nights (or virtual dates with your LDR partner) and wearing a panty vibrator which can be controlled via an app by the other party builds anticipation for when the real deal happens.
Trying out new stimuli together like choosing the perfect sex toy for each other, giving your partner a relaxing massage and playing naughty couple games all add to the anticipation. Sometimes, your partner may appreciate foreplay that builds emotional intimacy more than you think.
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