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Physical Intimacy: The Struggles of Women and Spiritual Practitioners
Sex is at the core of a healthy marriage. I know this remark violates many euphoric notions, but it is true. Regardless of how much love exists between spouses, the bond will deteriorate if intimacy is lacking or ignored. I speak from experience after ruining my marriage — I don't blame myself, though, because that’s what happens when someone with a monk-like tendency is pushed to marry.
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Whether we like it or not, nature has made all genders different. Physical needs motivate men to marry, and seeking protection drives women. If these don’t align, it causes frustration, eventually leading to marital breakdown. In this post, I discuss the complexities of physical intimacy from the perspectives of both a woman and a spiritual practitioner.
Women’s Libido: From Motherhood to Menopause
Most women have high sexual desire in their younger days. However, in preparing for reproduction, her body goes through a lot — hormonal changes, the toll of pregnancy and birth, and the adjustment to parenting.
Consequently, a shift in libido after childbirth is unavoidable. Further, it also decreases substantially as she enters her forties, with menopause and age-related…
