Too tired, got a headache, just can’t be bothered… whatever our excuses for avoiding sex, lots of us do it. ‘It’s totally natural to lose spark in a long-term relationship,’ says Dr Katherine Hertlein, sex therapist at Blueheart*.
‘Relationships ebb and flow. There will be times when a relationship is more sexually active and times where it is less.’ And there’s nothing wrong with that – it’s perhaps unrealistic to expect to feel the same passion and desire for each other years – maybe decades – after you met.
But a healthy sex life can help maintain intimacy and connection. And it can be great for your health, helping to release stress and boost confidence. It can be a lot of fun too, so if you’d like to ensure it…
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Woman's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, 18-Mar-2025