Chapter 1:  The Importance of a Healthy Sexual Relationship in a Couple

Some couples may claim that being in love is enough to keep the intimacy in a relationship.  There is no use in emphasizing the couple’s sexual life since sex is not the foundation of intimacy.

However, psychologists and marriage counselors say that attraction and love are not enough to strengthen an intimate relationship.  Physical and emotional chemistry in an intimate relationship may not survive if the couples will underrate or ignore their sexual chemistry.

According to studies, a healthy sexual relationship can strengthen the intimacy between the couples.  Sex is an outlet of releasing the love between lovers.  It keeps the passion and the love burning between the couple, especially if both parties enjoy it.

Further, it is while having sex that the couple bare themselves completely in front of each other.  Having sex, especially when naked, removes the insecurities of partners about their physiques and increases the sense of acceptance between the couple.  Without those insecurities, the couple may trust each other better and develop better self-confidence.

Having sex does not only strengthen the love and relationship of the couple.  It also strengthens the mental health of the couple.  Researches show that the stress level and/or depression of a person are significantly reduced after he had sex with his spouse or intimate partner.  Sex is considered to be a better anti-depressant than any anti-depressant drugs.  People with active and healthy sex life are less likely to be depressed.

Sex is not something that is overrated, as others may perceive. Instead, it is something beneficial for a relationship.  Thus, making a healthy relationship out of it will really help strengthen the intimacy between lovers.