Although many experts believe that a majority of marriages today are in distress because of financial reasons, problems with sex and sexuality rank high, too. It seems easier to talk to a stranger online than to your own partner. In fact, the topic of sex is the number one problem discussed in online relationship forums. These conversations can bring up a log of anxiety in you and cause you to avoid having them altogether. Know that there are some strategies to make these talks easier and you are likely to find it worth the effort. Being able to talk about sex with your partner is important for sexual satisfaction.

Talking about sex with your partner can be really tricky. In many ways, sex should be just another part of your relationship — something you share together, and a means by which you connect — but for various reasons, it can often feel like a risky thing to try and discuss openly. Many people just find the topic awkward in general — they may not have grown up in an environment where sex was discussed frankly. Sometimes, it can simply feel easier to let things be and hope that any problems just go away. Being able to talk about sex is a really important relationship skill.

It is perfectly okay to keep some things private, especially fantasies that you enjoy on your own and do not care to share with someone else. But in any relationship, whether for one night or many years, there are things about which you do need to communicate. Talking about sex openly makes for relationships that are more fun and satisfying.