4 Signs Of A Sex-Starved Relationship

Sex is, or at least should be, the sign of an unconditional acceptance that we feel towards our partner, and that our partner feels towards us. It is through sex that two people send each other those comforting hidden messages: “I think you’re beautiful… I desire you… I love you”. But even still, many times our deepest desires go ignored. It may feel shameful and humiliating to admit that. We sometimes feel dirty for wanting more sex, but making love is the fundamental drive that makes us human. Without sex, our relationship starts to suffer, and we start suffering from the inside as well. Here are a few signs of a sex-starved relationship. What does sex do to you? Find out here: DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, videos and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Writer: Stela Kosic Editor: Michal Mitchell Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera () Animator: Chantal Van Rensburg YouTube Manger: Cindy Cheong #watchmore References: Charnetski, C. J., & Brennan, F. X. (2004). Sexual Frequency and Salivary Immunoglobulin A (IgA). Psychological Reports, 94(3), 839–844. Cook-McKay, L. (2022, May 6). Here’s The Signs Your Woman Is Sexually Starved And Needs More Intimacy. Divorce Answers. Donnelly, D., Burgess, E., Anderson, S., Davis, R., & Dillard, J. (2001). Involuntary celibacy: A life course analysis. The Journal of Sex Research, 38(2), 159–169. Ferguson, S. (2019, October 28). Is Sex Important in a Relationship? 12 Things to Consider. Healthline. Frappier, J., Toupin, I., Levy, J. J., Aubertin-Leheudre, M., & Karelis, A. D. (2013). Energy Expenditure during Sexual Activity in Young Healthy Couples. PLoS ONE, 8(10), e79342. Hall, S. A., Shackelton, R., Rosen, R. C., & Araujo, A. B. (2010). Sexual Activity, Erectile Dysfunction, and Incident Cardiovascular Events. The American Journal of Cardiology, 105(2), 192–197. Hambach, A., Evers, S., Summ, O., Husstedt, I. W., & Frese, A. (2013). The impact of sexual activity on idiopathic headaches: An observational study. Cephalalgia, 33(6), 384–389. Oxytocin leads to monogamy. (n.d.). ScienceDaily. Scheele, D., Wille, A., Kendrick, K. M., Stoffel-Wagner, B., Becker, B., Güntürkün, O., Maier, W., & Hurlemann, R. (2013). Oxytocin enhances brain reward system responses in men viewing the face of their female partner. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(50), 20308–20313. Schwartz, S. (2022, June 14). Sexually Deprived (7 Signs Your Partner is Sexually Deprived). Her Norm. Smith, A., Lyons, A., Ferris, J., Richters, J., Pitts, M., Shelley, J., & Simpson, J. M. (2011). Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction Among Heterosexual Men and Women: The Importance of Desired Frequency of Sex. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 37(2), 104–115. Stritof, S. (2021, December 13). Are You in a Sexless Marriage? Verywell Mind. Stritof, S. (2022, July 15). Why Should You Have Sex More Often? Verywell Mind. Thomas, H. N., Hamm, M., Borrero, S., Hess, R., & Thurston, R. C. (2019). Body Image, Attractiveness, and Sexual Satisfaction Among Midlife Women: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Women’s Health, 28(1), 100–106.