Do you think sex is overrated?

shama146 · Jul 13, 2013

Hi Friends, :hiya

I am asking this question on IL's as no other platform is more suitable and we can't ask this question to the ones we know personally.
As for me I feel that I can live without sex all my life. What all i need is a hug, love, care and emotional support. may be i have a low sex drive. That's why asking from you all, as to how you feel when it comes to ...
What importance you people give it in your life and finally do you think it is overrated or not? Just wanted to know whether all women are on the same page or not? feel free to pour in your comments.

littl · Jul 13, 2013

1.hug
2.love
3.care all are different from sex..:rant
u can get all the three from any one but sex can be expected from opposite sex only. ( lol exeption for special candidates ).:bonk
so if u can live without sex make good friends who are really trustworthy and who can always standby you:thumbsup ... instead of marrying someone .. (unless he/she thinks as same as u think):coffee

Dovahkiin · Jul 13, 2013

I will tell you this as a man. IT DEFINITELY IS. But then again, I will also say "hug, love, care" are also over-rated.

sbmat · Jul 13, 2013

i am of the same opinion as u shama146 on this

MaritalBliss · Jul 13, 2013

I am also of the same opinion as shama146 on this.

steve · Jul 13, 2013

I think two kinds of people say sex is overrated. One, who can't get any, at least currently, separated, divorced, long distance or widowed or even unmarried older person. The other group says it as a vote of disappointment/disgust in her SO, IMO.

This is very hurtful for your hubby/SO to hear from you directly. It is on the same scale as him saying family/home life/monogamy is overrated directly to you. Some thing like that.

steve · Jul 13, 2013

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nemesis · Jul 13, 2013

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A public-opinion poll will help(to know).

But yes, it is no substitute for thought!

MaritalBliss · Jul 13, 2013

ipad said: ↑

If woman rejects intimacy with husband for many times, it will hurt your husband very much. do u want to see ur husband hurted and also denying intimacy for many times is like abusing ur husband.This are the causes for low drives if not by pregnancy and also by menopause
causes such as

Mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression
Stress, such as financial stress or work stress
Poor body image
Low self-esteem
History of physical or sexual abuse

For many women, emotional closeness is an essential prelude to sexual intimacy. So problems in your relationship can be a major factor in low sex drive. Decreased interest in sex is often a result of ongoing issues, such as:

Lack of connection with your partner
Unresolved conflicts or fights
Poor communication of sexual needs and preferences
Infidelity or breach of trust
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I don't know how to explain it but I really don't see the need for IT as much as my husband does and I do feel bad about it. But still OP asked if anyone felt this way and I gave my honest opinion-that I feel yes, I can live without IT for the rest of my life..it's certainly not a basic necessity for me like food...I'm guessing, with work, kids..priorities change in life and it just does not seem v impt to me anymore.