One of the most complex and intricate parts of newlywed life is figuring out what sex and sexual intimacy will look like in your married life. Even couples who were sexually active prior to marriage often find this area affected post-wedding, and it can be difficult to talk about. It?s important to know that sexual issues are completely normally for newlywed couples and the more you?re able to acknowledge and address them, the faster you?ll be able to work through them with your new spouse! Here are a few common issues many couples face.
1. Real Life Schedules Get in the Way

Particularly after a honeymoon when you may have had all the time in the world to focus on your sexual relationship with your partner, getting back into the grind of day-to-day life can have a major effect on your marital sex life. The post-wedding high has calmed itself down and your schedules are starting to fill up, which can sometimes put sex at the very bottom of the priority list. Many couples find that their schedules don?t match up as well as they?d hoped and it?s even just logistically difficult to find the time for intimacy. If this is the case, it?s totally fine to literally put sex on your calendar. Planning ahead of time may seem boring or not spontaneous enough, but for many couples it actually adds a layer of anticipation and fun to their otherwise packed schedules. 2. Your Expectations Aren’t Reality
It’s relatively easy to allow unrealistic expectations to take over and sp...