Survey: Love without sex is unimaginable nowadays

A LOVEPOINT.de survey of 1,368 participants revealed that the physical aspect plays an important role in a relationship. A full 98 percent said they could not imagine a partnership without sex. With 33 per cent sexlessness means even the Aus of a relationship. 89 per cent of the asked ones would look for themselves with bad sex life a reconciliation: 46 per cent with the help of an affair, 43 per cent prefer – if the partner participates – a “Ménage à trois”. It is apparently normal nowadays for there to be lulls in bed, with 42 percent confirming that they have had this problem in the past or present. For 23 percent, an “open relationship” is conceivable as a solution that is also communicated, while 18 percent would rather not know what else the released person is up to.

In general, the study shows that, although a lack of desire in bed is not a reason for separation for many, the romantic idea of eternal fidelity is now outdated and other paths can be taken. It is apparently normal that the role and intensity of eroticism diminishes after living together for a longer period of time, but satisfying one’s needs carries more weight nowadays and entails unconventional compromises. It is important to communicate openly about sexual desires, says Lovepoint CEO Herkert about the results of his survey. Then there are “good chances – also sexually – to have a good relationship.