The Sexless Marriage Whisperer
Breaking the Silence and Rekindling Desire
Dear 3000 Orgasms Community,
Over the past six months since I started my Substack, something powerful has been happening. My Sexless Marriage article got more engagement than any other I’ve published. Beneath the questions in my inbox about pleasure techniques and relationship dynamics, a persistent theme emerged - one that many of you have been hesitant to name out loud:
"Rebecca, my marriage has become sexless, and I don't know what to do."
These messages arrive with undertones of shame, confusion, and quiet desperation. They come from people who love their partners deeply but find themselves navigating a profound disconnection in their intimate lives. They arrive from both sides of the desire spectrum: those yearning for more touch and those who find themselves unable to want it.
Today, I'm responding to these whispers with a dedicated space for this conversation.
Introducing "The Sexless Marriage Whisperer"
After receiving dozens of messages from readers and working with countless couples in my coaching practice, I'm launching a new section within 3000 Orgasms focused specifically on sexless marriages and relationships.
You are not alone in this struggle. According to research from Gitnux in 2023, approximately 15% of marriages in the United States are classified as sexless. Even more alarming, about one-third of divorces stem from relationships where physical intimacy has disappeared. These aren't just statistics, they represent real people, real pain, and real relationships worth fighting for.
A Space for Both Partners
What makes this particularly challenging is that sexless relationships create different forms of suffering for each partner. If you're the one with higher desire, you may feel rejected, undesirable, and increasingly resentful. If you're the partner with lower desire, you likely feel inadequate, pressured, and misunderstood.
Both experiences are valid. Both deserve compassion. And both perspectives will be honoured here.
Each week, I'll share insights, strategies, and guidance addressing both sides of this dynamic:
For higher-desire partners: How to maintain your self-worth despite rejection, communicate needs without creating pressure, and understand the complex factors affecting your partner's desire
For lower-desire partners: How to reconnect with your sexuality without anxiety, set boundaries that protect rather than distance, and address the underlying factors that may be dampening your desire
What to Expect
This won't be about quick fixes or manipulative tactics. The path back to a connected intimate life requires patience, understanding, and a willingness to examine deeper patterns in your relationship.
We'll explore:
The physiological, psychological, and relationship factors that contribute to desire discrepancies
Communication strategies that build bridges rather than walls
Practical approaches to rebuilding physical intimacy at a pace that respects both partners
Success stories from couples who have revitalised their intimate lives
When and how to seek additional professional support
A Note About Access
For the first four weeks after each article is published, all content in The Sexless Marriage Whisperer section will be freely available to everyone. After that, these articles will move behind the subscription paywall as part of the premium 3000 Orgasms content.
If this topic isn't relevant to your current life circumstances, you can easily adjust your subscription preferences in your Substack settings to opt out of receiving these specific articles.
Breaking the Silence Together
Perhaps the most painful aspect of a sexless marriage is the isolation. We rarely discuss these struggles openly, even with our closest friends. This silence compounds the shame and prevents us from finding solutions.
Today, we break that silence together.
Whether you're reading this with tears in your eyes, recognising your own relationship in these words, or simply seeking to understand a loved one's experience better: you are welcome here. Your struggles deserve attention. Your relationship deserves care. And your intimate life can experience renewal.
The first step is acknowledging where you are. The next is believing that change is possible.
I'm honoured to walk this path with you.
With compassion and hope,
Bec
Important Disclaimer: As a sex and relationship coach, I provide guidance, tools, and support based on my professional training and experience working with couples. However, I am not a licensed medical doctor, psychologist, or therapist. The content in "The Sexless Marriage Whisperer" is educational in nature and should not be construed as medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Underlying medical conditions, psychological factors, and medication side effects can significantly impact desire and sexual function. If you suspect these issues may be contributing to your situation, I strongly encourage you to consult with appropriate healthcare providers alongside engaging with my content. Your complete wellbeing - physical, emotional, and relational - is the foundation for a fulfilling intimate life.
I’m 71, my wife is 68. We’ve been married over 50 years. We haven’t had sex in about 30 years. I’m the one with the higher sex drive. In all this time, she’s only complained a couple of times about it. I deal with it with porn & masturbation. Watching people do things I know I’ll never get to do, is a bittersweet existence.
An important article. Badly needed by many people. Thank you.