This can be especially important if the preference developed after an injury or major health change.
If sexual activity causes persistent pain, medical advice may be appropriate.
Pain during sex should not simply be accepted as something you have to endure.
23. Stress Can Also Affect Sexual Behavior
Stress changes the way people approach intimacy.
Some people want more emotional closeness.
Others prefer less conversation and more physical connection.
A familiar sexual routine can feel comforting during periods of stress.
Your partner may gravitate toward the position he already knows and enjoys because it requires less mental effort.
Again, that doesn’t necessarily mean there is something wrong with the relationship.
It may simply reflect what feels easiest during a stressful period.
24. Pornography Can Influence Preferences, But Don’t Assume It Does
Sexual media can influence expectations and preferences for some people.
But you should not automatically assume that a partner’s preference comes from pornography.
