For many couples, the thought of taking a break from their partner is unappealing. People usually do not find cause for putting a pause to happy and active sex life.
However, there is no harm in temporarily switching up your sexual routine and seeing what kind of effects it has on your relationship as a whole.
This weekend, The Republic Senga suggests how taking a break from sex can improve your relationship.
Being able to reflect on other aspects of the relationship
Having a hot passionate sex life is not mutually exclusive from having a serious emotionally fulfilling relationship. Nonetheless, taking a short break from sex can give you and your partner the opportunity to focus solely on the mental and emotional connection you share, and reflect on your relationship outside of your sex life.
You can focus on your sensuality
Although the definition of sex is different for everyone, if your e planning to take a break strictly from intercourse, you have the perfect opportunity to explore other kinds of sexual activity to help you get closer.
You can spend time building intimacy through things such as foreplay, sensual massages, or even just cuddling.
To evaluate your partner
If you’ve been with your partner for only a short while, it might feel weird to propose a break from sex. However, if you are worried that your new partner is only in it for sex, taking a step back to focus on each other, even if you already had sex, can help clarify whether they are interested in you outside of the bedroom.
Getting emotionally closer
Is there anything better than feeling like you and your partner are best friends, and not just lovers? Although you don’t need to temporarily abstain from sex to figure that out, it might be fun for the two of you to take a short break from sex just to remind yourselves how much fun you have together and how much you have in common (aside from your intense sexual connection).
You Can Figure Out how you’re Using Sex
When you’re in a long-term relationship, sex can become just another part of your daily routine — and you might not be aware of why you’re doing it. If, for example, you realize you’re using sex primarily as a stress reliever, taking a break can help you get back to your roots and remember that sex should be about building intimacy and bringing pleasure to both partners.
You’ll Appreciate Sex More When the Break Ends
And, of course, the ultimate benefit to taking a quick break from sex with your partner is that, when you do decide to get back down to business, you’ll appreciate and crave your partner all the more. If you use the break to build intimacy in other ways, chances are you’ll be super ready to get back in the saddle and have even hotter sex with your partner than you did before the break.