As a sexologist I get to talk to many men and women about sex. The funny thing is that most people I talk to tell me that they think others are having a much greater sex life than they are. Generally they say that their own sex is pretty boring and non exciting. The longer the couple has been together the more boring sex seems to have become. Of course there are couples that have great sex and have been together for ages. These couples are rare in my experience.
Maybe they're bored, maybe it's worse
A recent study found that in 2 years of marriage, the women's interest in sex had dropped off about 50%. There was also a lot less intercourse per week.
So what can one do to spice up ones sex life? I like to think of sex in 3 flavors.
There are partner connections and partner connections
The first one is partner connection. Women generally love this style of lovemaking. In this flavor the emotional connection with your lover is most important. Generally, couples when they first fall in love have a lot of partner connection in sex. There is a lot of eye gazing, touch and emotions flowing and sex is really just great. It seems to flow and there is much hugging, touch and foreplay.
So how does one get more of this connection with your partner. One tip in sex to get more of this flavor is to open your eyes during sex. I find most couple do not even take a look at their lover. The eyes connect and the emotions can flow thought he eyes. For the more advanced, I suggest to open your eyes during orgasm. Most men find this a challenge but it can be done!