From vice · Ashley Fike · · 50s
Why Couples Stop Having Sex
Researchers find couples blame partners for lack of sex, not themselves.
In brief
Researchers find couples blame partners for lack of sex, not themselves. Couples who blame partners for not having sex report lower sexual satisfaction than those who share responsibility. Originally reported by vice.
Why Couples Stop Having Sex
Researchers followed 87 couples for a month to find out why they weren't having sex.
Most Common Explanations
Men and women equally said it just didn't happen, sometimes due to lack of time.
Who Blames Whom
Women blamed themselves; men blamed partners or kids for lack of sex.
Blaming Hurts Relationships
Couples blaming partners reported lower sexual satisfaction than those sharing responsibility.
Expert Insight
Therapist Michele Weiner-Davis says rejection feels personal for those wanting touch.
“For the one yearning for touch and physical contact, it really is about feeling wanted and feeling loved”
The big picture
Couples who blame partners for not having sex report lower sexual satisfaction than those who share responsibility.
