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Valentine's Day Sparks Debate on Scheduled Sex

Experts weigh in on the pressures and expectations surrounding Valentine's Day intimacy, offering diverse perspectives on whether to schedule sex or take a break.

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Valentine’s Day offers a great opportunity to put sex on the calendar and to invest in a relationship.
If you want to ignite the love with someone else, you need to kindle the love in yourself.

Overview

  • Valentine's Day brings renewed pressures for romantic gestures and scheduled sex, challenging the conventional wisdom of spontaneous intimacy.
  • Sex therapists suggest taking a break from sex on Valentine's Day to alleviate performance anxiety and focus on other aspects of the relationship.
  • Scheduled sex on Valentine's Day is seen as an opportunity to focus on intimacy throughout the day, making intentional choices that are pro-sex.
  • Experts emphasize the importance of self-love and relationship to oneself as foundational for a healthy romantic relationship.
  • Valentine's Day is also a moment for parents to discuss expectations and pressures with their teens, promoting healthy attitudes towards intimacy.