10 Signs That Prove You Have Healthy Intimate Relationship

Sexual intimacy a healthy part of any long term relationship, as couples in love can enjoy one another for years and years. But did you know there is a “right” and a “wrong” kind of sex? In order to have a healthy sex life, specific traits must be present. There could be a lack of sex in your relationship or you can be in an unhealthy sexual relationship and not even be aware of it.

* Be consensual

* Be an expression of love

* Be a subject of communication

* Be controlled and controllable

* Be mutual and intimate

* Be intimate, shared, and equal

* Be a natural drive, never a compulsion

* Be empowering

* Be equal

* Enhance self-esteem and confidence

If any sex-related activity or aspect of sexual activity – such as pornography, deceit, forcefulness, manipulation, or punishment (i.e. withholding sex), is prevailing over your relationship, or even if some aspect concerns you, discuss the problem with your partner or seek marriage advice from a licensed sex or marriage counselor.