How to Improve Your Relationship: Some Lessons from Couples Therapy.

We at Marital Sex Toys believe that it’s not only the body that matters but communication, connection, and knowledge about your partner. Based on the science of couple therapy, we have uncovered some simple strategies for strengthening your relationship and making it work for you. But let’s take a deeper look at what you can do to increase emotional and physical intimacy.

The Keys to a Healthy Relationship

1. Effective Communication

Openness and sharing of thoughts are things that couples in therapy say are the best things they’ve been able to get out of therapy. Whether it’s a day’s frustration or an emotional pain point, a place for open discussion is important. Take the time to talk about what you need and want (even if sexual). If you apply the technique to your sexual relationship, you’ll have a happier relationship.

2. Problem Solving Together

Talk therapy isn’t the only thing to learn—couples learn to work together to resolve conflicts. When it comes to dealing with disagreements or intimate difficulties, it’s important to learn to collaborate. You can do this through collaborative goal-setting, both in and out of the bedroom. Slowly introduce yourself to something new, even just one new exercise or even the addition of sex toys, so that your sex stays new and fresh.

3. Making Safe Spaces: Create Safe Spaces

Creating a safe and respectful environment is crucial for fostering healthy communication. Just like in couples therapy, where self-expression happens without judgment, you can bring this practice into your home. Encourage open, honest conversations about your personal needs, desires, and fantasies. Approach these discussions with curiosity and empathy, ensuring that both partners feel heard and valued. Exploring new experiences—such as introducing sex toys—can enhance intimacy, but it’s important to do so with an open mind, free of criticism or pressure. This openness leads to a deeper connection and a more fulfilling relationship.

4. Addressing Intimacy Head On

One common lesson of therapy is to discuss sexuality more openly. So don’t be afraid to discuss these things. Intimacy can greatly be improved through such conversations, regardless of how frequently, when, and if you want to introduce new technologies such as sex toys. Take these as an opportunity to discover your wishes and rekindle your relationship.

Combining Intimacy with Connection: Creating the Right Moments

Emotional and physical connections are deeply intertwined in relationships. Emotional intimacy fosters trust, safety, and vulnerability, creating a solid foundation for physical intimacy. When partners feel emotionally connected, they are more likely to express their physical desires, which enhances closeness. In turn, physical touch, affection, and sexual intimacy reinforce emotional bonds, building a cycle of mutual satisfaction. Essentially, the more emotionally connected you are, the more fulfilling your physical relationship becomes, and vice versa, strengthening both aspects of the partnership. The truth is, If you’re emotionally attached, your physical relationship flourishes. Find ways to establish this frankness, such as sharing dreams and trying things together. 

For more tips and trick with establishing emotional connections check out this article!

Final Thoughts

We here at Marital Sex Toys love to see couples feel and look better about their relationship. You’ll be able to have a better conversation, more problems, and be more emotional, and naturally your relationship life will improve. Don’t be afraid to branch out and see how you might make a better connection, either through some deep discussion or bringing sex toys into the fold.