Is Sex Important in a Marriage?

Is sex important in a marriage? Ask your husband, and he’ll probably shout yes before the question mark is on your sentence. Well, when I was a new bride, a few older and wiser women talked to me about sex and marriage. I had accepted on an intellectual level that sex would be important, but I struggled to understand on a heart level how physical intimacy would impact the health of our relationship. Now, 19 years into this lifelong commitment, I understand a little better.

The power of sexual intimacy remains a beautiful mystery, and its effects on a marriage are undeniable. Because yes, sex is important in a marriage. Here’s why.