Making love is about connecting on an emotional level with your partner. While sex is definitely part of this, it can sometimes be more about satisfying sexual cravings than about the love connection. The difference between having sex and making love is important to understand in order to get the most out of your relationship with your partner.
In many ways, making love involves creating the right mood in the bedroom with romantic foreplay, intimate touching and eye contact. In addition, making love may be more drawn out than having sex, with more time for intimacy and exploration of both the physical and the emotional aspects of your partner.
Having sex can involve anything from missionary or cowgirl positions to anal sex and rough sex. However, to be truly making love, the physical aspect of sex should be about connecting and pleasure. The way to do that is by engaging in sensual caresses, including eye contact and kissing. Intimacy in the bedroom is also about letting go of the idea that sex has to orgasm you. Focusing on the connection and pleasure can change your perspective and perhaps redefine what sex means to you.
You can make love to someone you are not romantically in a relationship with, but this type of love usually is not as deep or emotionally connected as true love. The love you feel for a friend or family member can turn into sex without becoming making love. However, when you make love to someone, you are expressing your feelings of love for them and you want that love to be deep and fulfilling.
Making love can be a slow and intimate process, especially when you are in a committed relationship with your partner. In a loving and healthy relationship, this makes it possible to reach the level of intimacy required for making love. However, when sex is rushed or done with someone who is not your partner, it might be more about satisfying sexual cravings and not the deeper emotional connection.
The key to a happy, healthy relationship is building and maintaining trust. In addition, making love and sex are both expressions of intimacy and passion in a relationship. Using this article as a guide, you can learn how to increase intimacy in your relationship and foster a greater sense of love.
If you’re struggling with sexual problems, talk to a therapist. They can help you overcome your issues and find the best solution for you and your partner. They can also help you find ways to make love more often and have a fulfilling, sexually satisfying relationship. Call us today to set up an appointment! We have offices in Long Island, Brooklyn and Manhattan. You can also visit our website to learn more about our services. We are here to support you every step of the way! We look forward to hearing from you! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive the latest updates.