Ways to Foster a 'Sexual Growth' Mindset

Looking to get your sex life back on track? Start with changing your mindset.

• Couples with “sexual growth beliefs” are better able to cope with sexual challenges than couples with “sexual destiny beliefs.”

• Couples with "sexual growth beliefs" enjoy higher relationship satisfaction than couples with "sexual destiny beliefs."

• Changing your sexual beliefs happens by changing your behavior and adjusting your expectations.

Most couples experience some type of sexual challenge at some point during their relationship. For some, the struggle manifests simply as a decline in sexual frequency which may come from boredom. Other couples cope with sexual desire discrepancies, different sexual preferences, unmet sexual expectations, or sexual dysfunction, where one partner struggles with issues like low female sexual desire (LFSD) or erectile dysfunction (ED).
The impact of sexual challenges on the health of a relationship varies. For some couples, sexual problems corrode the relationship and lead to resentment. But not always! Many couples thrive, experience no decline in relationship satisfaction and navigate their sexual challenges together successfully.
7 Ways to Foster a 'Sexual Growth' Mindset