Sex can be a fun, satisfying and bonding part of a romantic relationship. But sex is only one aspect of a good relationship and having sex is not proof of love or guarantee of fidelity. If your partner doesn’t want to have sex remember that they are saying no to sex, not to you.
You don’t have to have sex if you are in a relationship – you still have the right to say no.
This is true no matter what sort of relationship it is, whether you’re married or in a long-term relationship, or if you’ve had this type of sex with that person before. It is always ok to say no if you want to.