A couple living together in a sexless marriage is more like roommates. Today, most of the couples in America are living together in a sexless marriage. Researchers have found that one out of every 20 couples have made love less than 10 times a year. However, it is hard to answer whether a sexless marriage can be successful or the marriage is always doomed. The answer to this question depends on the understanding level of the couple. The main cause of a sexless marriage is because of the hectic lifestyle.

According to a study that was conducted in 1995, 47% women reported to have had sex with their partners few times in the past month, 32% reported of having had 2-3 times a week and 7% reported to have had about 4 times a week. The remaining 15% did not indulge in any intimate relationship with their partner in the past year. An interesting fact that researchers have found is that those who had been living together in a sexless marriage when they are away from home on a vacation, their sexual life peps up.

Those living in a sexless marriage are trying to maintain a balance on a shaky ground. Paula hall, sex and relationship therapist, points out the fact that as long as the people are happy there is no harm in a sexless marriage but unfortunately this is very rare to find. A study conducted by family circle magazine reveals that only 8% of women consider their sex life to be hot and happening while 21% refers to it as the same old boring routine and another 21% were taken aback. Most people tend to have lost interest in their sex life because they have rated sex to be of secondary importance.

They seem to have forgotten the fact that a healthy sex life is a must to ensure a healthy marriage. Studies have shown that women tend to have a high sexual drive in the first 18 months to two years, which tend to gradually decline. Knowing more about the causes of sexless marriage will be helpful in keeping at bay. Also read on to know the ways to fix a sexless marriage.