Sexual Issues in a Relationship

Sexual issues are physical and psychological issues that could affect an intimate relationship, taking into account lust, attraction, attachment, sexual dysfunction and anxiety.

Defining terms: Lust, attraction and attachment

Lust means having a strong desire for something or someone, which is short term. Therefore, the person you are with might not have the ability to commit or they could have a problem with commitment. It would be nice to think that lust could last forever in a relationship, however, lust is inherently short-lived.

Attraction means when you like someone and often when you are sexually attracted to them. Therefore, attraction can bring a relationship from lust to love. When you feel connected to someone, you can be thinking about them all the time, lose concentration and even lose your appetite.

Attachment means a strong bond between two people and the more sex we have with our partner, the stronger the attachment is. Therefore, the less sex we have, the lower the attachment is, and this could affect other aspects of our relationship such as love, affection, attraction and more.

What to do if you are experiencing problems with your sexual relationships?

Sex is a physical and emotional state, and so any issues can cause a lot of anxiety. Therapy can help you understand your emotions and feelings, but if you do have any physical issues you must consult your GP, as many medical conditions might cause this.