Intimacy

If your spouse wants sex more often than you do, whose needs matter the most? Desire for intimacy varies from person to person, and it’s not unusual for spouses to have different sex drives. Still, many couples find it challenging to agree on how often to be intimate. Life is demanding, and making time for intimacy often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. As a couple, you might be wondering how to decide on sex from one day to the next. Maybe you want to make yourself more available to your spouse. Perhaps your spouse wants to honor…

Scheduling sex is something that many couples resist. On the surface, putting sex on the calendar sounds unpleasant, like an item on a to-do list. You might even argue that it takes away spontaneity. But from research, we know that scheduling sex actually works for many couples. If you’re wondering how that’s possible, we’ve got you covered. Let’s jump right in and talk about it. Planning Creates Anticipation One reason why scheduling sex on the calendar works for busy couples is that planning actually creates anticipation for the moment. It helps you to get into the frame of mind to…