Synonyms of 'sexless'
asexual, androgynous, neuter, hermaphrodite.
Asexuality means that a person generally or never experiences sexual attraction and feels no desire to have sex. An asexual person may still engage in sexual activity, either alone or with a partner. Celibacy, on the other hand, refers to abstinence from sex for a specific period or forever.
Is a sexless relationship healthy? Yes, sexless relationships can absolutely be healthy. "Some people are perfectly happy without sex, so there is no problem. And even when sex is a problem, the rest of the relationship can be healthy," says Zimmerman.
Making intimacy your priority
A relationship can survive without intimacy, but it will become a real struggle for both partners as time goes on; neither partner will be happy or feel secure in the relationship. Without happiness and security, the basis of a relationship is complicated.
Self-Esteem Issues
Where physical intimacy is lacking, this can cause self-esteem problems. If your partner shows no interest in you physically, you might feel like they're not attracted to you anymore, and this can cause you to question yourself.
A platonic relationship is one in which two people share a close bond but do not have a sexual relationship. They may even feel love for each other, referred to as platonic love. This concept originates in the ideas of the ancient philosopher Plato, from whose name the term is derived.
According to one study, approximately 15 percent of married couples are sexless: Spouses haven't had sex with each other in the past six months to one year.
If no physical intimacy or sex exists between you and the other person, it is a platonic relationship—even if the desire is there. Platonic Relationship. Involves deep friendship. People involved may or may not have a desire for physical intimacy.
What is non-sexual physical intimacy? Non-sexual physical intimacy involves close physical proximity and/or touch that helps communicate positive and intimate feelings towards someone without the intention or expectation for it to lead to any sexual activity.
Adjective. agamous (not comparable) Having no marital partner or pair-bonded mate; being neither monogamous (pair-bonded) nor polygamous. quotations ▼ (biology) Synonym of agamic: asexual (of reproduction: occurring without union of male and female gametes).
What 'Sexless' Really Means. Technically, a sexless relationship is defined as when a couple has sex less than once a month or less than 10 times a year, says Dr. Epstein.
Self-Esteem Issues
Where physical intimacy is lacking, this can cause self-esteem problems. If your partner shows no interest in you physically, you might feel like they're not attracted to you anymore, and this can cause you to question yourself.
Why do marriages become sexless? Marriages become sexless for a variety of reasons. Common reasons are a lack of desire, postpartum depression, frequent marital conflict, or a recent marital crisis or personal crisis that has impacted the client.
pusillanimous • \pyoo-suh-LAN-uh-mus\ • adjective. : lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity.
ailurophilia (uncountable) A fondness or love for cats or other felines.
Noun. brabble (plural brabbles) (dated) A brawl; a noisy contest; a wrangle.
Important: If you're in a monogamous romantic relationship, a platonic relationship is generally not considered cheating. Exceptions to this are platonic relationships with dynamics that cross a monogamous partner's boundaries whether that's sexual, emotional, or financial intimacy.
"You act like you're getting to know the person through Facebook chatting, texting, talking on the phone, and getting a sense of who they are, all while simultaneously conjuring up this whole fantasy of what you want them to be. But your vision of what they are isn't even close to what the person actually is."
Cupioromantic: describes a person who wants a romantic relationship, but does not feel romantic attraction. Cupiosexual: describes a person who wants to have sex, but does not feel sexual attraction.
A sexless marriage can also be caused by both emotional and physical health issues. Depression or stress, as well as many medications, can decrease libido. You may also find your libidos were mismatched to begin with, or that you're never “in the mood” at the same time.
Noun. cynophilist (plural cynophilists) A person who is fond of dogs.
cynophile (plural cynophiles) A person who loves canines; a dog lover.
the condition of being very happy and comfortable in the dark: Nyctophilia is a condition that makes you want to sit in the dark all by yourself late at night, wide awake.
1 : admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion 2 : reflecting light evenly from all surfaces 3 : easy to understand.