Reasons why the first year of your marriage is turning out to be sexless

Is the first year of your marriage turning out to be sour and bitter and not as sweet as you expected? Don’t worry, there are little tiffs between every couple in the first year of their marriage. This one year is said to set the pace for the marriage for the years to come. But what happens when there is no kind of emotional intimacy or sex? The marriage slowly turns sexless. Here listed are some possible reasons why your first year of marriage is turning out to be sexless.

Communication is vital in any relationship, and this is especially true when it comes to sex. A couple may stop having sex if they are not talking to each other about their desires, expectations, or concerns. If one partner feels uncomfortable discussing sex, the other partner may feel rejected and stop initiating.

Health issues can be a big reason why a marriage is turning sexless. Chronic illnesses, depression, anxiety, or even the side effects of medication can decrease a person's libido or ability to engage in sexual activity. Your partner may be dealing with a health issue, that is affecting both your sex lives.

Stress and fatigue can take a toll on a couple's sex life. Work, financial issues, family responsibilities, or any other stressor can make sex seem like another task on an already long to-do list. If one or both partners are constantly stressed or fatigued, it can affect their desire or ability to engage in sexual activity.

If your partner has cheated on you, it can be very difficult to engage in sex with them. Cheating is a devastating blow to any relationship. You may feel hurt, betrayed, and eventually lose interest in sex. Infidelity can cause a lack of trust and intimacy in a relationship, which can lead to a sexless marriage.

When there’s an emotional disconnect between you and your partner, then you won’t even feel the need or the want to be intimate. You may feel emotionally disconnected from your partner due to unresolved conflicts, lack of quality time, or lack of appreciation or validation.

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