Problems With Intimacy

Usually, the ultimate goal of a relationship between a man and a woman is to become intimate, unless it is a professional relationship or they are related. However, one or both parties may have problems with intimacy, even if they do want to get physically and emotionally close to one another. As it turns out, there may be physical and psychological reasons for this inability to take that step. If these reasons are not dealt with properly, they may lead to the end of the relationship, and unless you are thinking of joining a monastery, it may affect you for the rest of your life.

One of the most typical causes that make a male refrain from getting intimate with their partners is a specific shortcoming in the bedroom, known as erectile dysfunction. Since this is still an embarrassing and awkward subject for many men, some of them prefer to keep it to themselves, not realizing that they are hurting their significant others as well. The issue of communication is key here. After all, erectile dysfunction is a fairly treatable condition nowadays. If the root of the problem is physical, there are medications like Viagra, if it is psychological, such as performance anxiety, there is therapy.

Lack of intimacy however, may stem from factors like ennui, as in being stuck in a rut, especially in the case of long-time couples. In these cases, it is advisable to try to add some variety to the status quo, spice things up a bit. Role playing, having intercourse in new and different locations, using toys; these are a few ideas to be considered in order to mix it up a little. Once again, communication is paramount, knowing what the other person wants and needs out of the relationship, and also being willing to please them as you are to please yourself.

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