If your long-term partnership includes arguments but no makeup sex, should you be concerned?

Sexologist and Good@Sex columnist Alexandra Fine advises.

Answer

Makeup sex is a fascinating concept to me.

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isnt met with a worry for ending the union altogether, there are still reasons many experience makeup sex.

As a relationship matures, I think the lack of makeup sex isnt something to worry about at all.

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In fact, it should be something to celebrate.

And thats a beautiful thing.

As a relationship matures, I think the lack of makeup sex isnt something to worry about at all.

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In fact, it should be something to celebrate.

And I feel you there!

There are emotional andphysiological reasons for this dissipation… or dissipassion, if you will.

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The bottom line is that I dont see makeup sex as a foundational requirement for a healthy long-term relationship.

I do, however, believe its common to miss out on sex when we dont prioritize having it.

But, prioritizing sex doesnt need to require you having a dispute with your partner.

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