Ok now that Salt N Pepa is stuck in your head, go check out an article where I share my thoughts on the importance of sexual intimacy during the relationship healing process.  I understand that some couples may want to “hold out” on sex as they go through couples or marriage therapy but I encourage them to think again.  I’m not saying that it’s easy, but that it can be important as they work to restore their relationship.

Here’s a snippet:

… when couples stop having sex, they lose out on something that could potentially help heal their relationship.

“When sex is pushed aside, feelings of resentment and loneliness can build up, causing further disconnection. Couples begin the count the weeks and months they haven’t had sex and see it as an indicator of the health of their relationship.”

Read the full article on SheSaid.com.