When "More Sex" Isn't the Answer to Your Emptiness

Doing Marriage Well · Apr 23, 2026 · 1m · transcript

Paul explains that while sex is an important need in marriage, people often use it to fill other unmet needs—love, touch, intimacy, stress relief—which leaves them feeling empty and can harm the relationship. He offers a simple guideline and encourages couples to recognise when sex is being used for non-sexual needs, communicate honestly, and focus on making sex about sex to restore satisfaction and connection.