With the internet and various phone applications at our finger tips, dating and meeting new people has never been easier. While getting into relationships may happen only after a few dates, having casual sex is more common now more often than not. Interestingly, relationship councillors have suggested that ‘sex detox’ is a good method to beat the monotony of relationships.
According to a report in the Independent, a clinical psychologist Dr Megan Fleming has suggested that to break from the constant dating, refraining from sex is important for those who are more interested in sex than relationships. She told Broadly: It’s always important to look at the function of any behaviour and how it's working for you. Do you feel it's not working for you? Or you're not getting what you want, or your needs aren't getting met? Then I think stepping back and taking a break makes a lot of sense.”
While the sex detox will not necessarily help people find the right partner who is looking for a long term relationship, it will certainly help give clarity to the person as to what they want in their lives. Focusing on why you want to have a ‘sex detox’ is also another important task for anybody who wants to take it. It will however primarily help the person or couple understand their emotional needs rather than thinking just about the sex.
