Sex is part of the beautiful ritual of romance and relationships, but sometimes, the timing of your sexual desires can be a little misaligned – he wants sex, but you want sleep. Sound familiar? Don’t worry — mismatched libidos and sex drives are far more common than we care to admit
It is hard not to take it to heart when your partner does not want sex as often as you do. But experts say that it is common with couples that one may want sex more than the other.
“We think that if we’re with The One, our sex drives should be in sync in every way, but that is a compatibility myth,” says sex and relationship expert Dr Gabrielle Morrissey. “The reality is, we are individuals who evolve and change over time and at different paces, which includes sexually.”
Just because your libidos may be out of sync does not mean that you do not love or desire each other. What can couples do to keep the flames of passion burning? Here are a few ways to get your love life back on track: