Psychotherapist says answer to problems most couples experience relates to sexuality

In reply to a question about importance of sex in relationship of couples an expert has commented as follows: “Sexuality is one of the foundations on which the male-female relationship is built; any problem that will occur on this basis will cause the relationship to incur damage. However, problems related to sexuality cannot be solved because couples are usually afraid to talk about it” he says.

To the question “How is our sexual health as a society?” the expert replies with following answer

Sex is still a “forbidden” word

In our society, sexuality, let alone its occurrence, is a topic that is considered shameful, bad, ugly, forbidden and tabooed, even to be talked about and discussed. In fact, the information that should be given with sex education, which should start in the family and continue in schools, is usually learned incorrectly and incompletely through friends, the environment, and nowadays, especially through the Internet.

The solution to the problems of most couples who resort to marriage or couples therapy because their relationship is at an impasse, is often knotted in sexuality, because sexuality is one of the foundations on which the male-female relationship is built. Any problems that will occur on the basis of this relationship therefore causes the relation to be hurt problems in other areas to be experienced, as well.

However, problems related to sexuality cannot be solved because people are usually afraid to talk about them. Sex is a forbidden word that is avoided to be pronounced, even. But, it is a natural human need to talk about it and experience it. Sex is one of the issues about which people share many superstitions and wrong information because it is not discussed and most often kept secret.

( Taken from interview by psychotherapist Cem KEÇE)