#Relationship sexual moods trial#

#Relationship sexual moods trial#

Brian Jory, a relationship psychologist and author of 'Cupid On Trial - What We Learn About Love When Loving Gets Tough.'ĭr.

It’s being human and is nothing to be ashamed of,” says Dr. “Satiation is the human tendency to become bored. You’re not as excited to put on your once-favorite sweater. Your new car isn’t as fun to drive as it did five years ago.

Too much of the same takeout can feel monotonous. (Interestingly, how we’re choosing to spend our downtime in recent years - largely through digital entertainment - has also impacted sexual frequency.)Īnother potential issue is satiation - the idea that a stimulus becomes less enticing the more we’re exposed to it. The fact that we live in a culture that allows for very little downtime, which sex requires, also contributes to this. These can be things like work, commutes, parenting or chores.”īasically, anything we feel like we “have to do” drains our energy and can cause us to feel too tired for sex. “There are a ton of external stressors and things that may threaten being in ‘the mood’ for sex despite being in love.

Sanam Hafeez, a clinical psychologist based in New York City. You're secure with one another and life's stresses and obligations start to be more of a priority,” says Dr. “There's a time in a relationship where you're past the infatuation and discovery phase.