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Communication Can Be the Key to a Satisfying Sex Life

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

Although many experts believe that a majority of marriages end today because of financial reasons, problems with sex and sexuality rank high, too. We've noticed that sex is the number one problem discussed on our Marriage Forum.

The Key to Great Sex is Communication

Many have said that "Good lovers are made, not born." If you truly want your sexual relationship to be all that it can be, take time to communicate with one another. Communication is the key to great sex.

Communicate with one another about your expectations, your fears, your desires, your concerns, and be honest! This is necessary for all couples, newlyweds and older, long married couples, too.

Sexual Style Preferences

One of the areas you can discuss with one another is your sexual style preference.

  • Spiritual: This is a union of mind, body and soul that reflects your deep appreciation of being with one another. It can be created by noticing the small moments in your lives.

  • Funny: This style is when you can laugh and tease one another in bed. It's having fun.

  • Angry: This is making love even when you're ticked off at each other. This style can be healing. But be sure that problems are eventually talked about and resolved.

  • Lusty: This style is the wicked and flirty looks at one another, the quickies, the joy of having sex just for the sake of sex.

  • Tender: This style is the gentle, healing sex that involves massages, light touches, and ministering to one another.

  • Fantasy: This style is a collaboration between the two of you to be daring, and to experiment a bit.

All couples have all of these styles or moods at some time in their married lives. Talk with one another about the styles.

Sexuality in marriage is a great gift. It is a gift to be enjoyed and nurtured.

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