ABSTRACT
Desire for an intimate, secure relationship is a major force driving the decision to marry. An intimate marriage facilitates sexual desire. Intimacy is broad based; it is not limited to sexual intercourse or even sexuality. Intimacy involves both emotional and sexual dimensions. A prime function of sexuality is to reinforce and deepen intimacy. Intimacy is higher during pleasuring and afterplay, less so during intercourse itself. Traditionally, intimacy has been strongly valued by women and undervalued by men. In reality, intimacy is of as much value for men as for women. The role of emotional intimacy is to nurture your marital bond, while the role of sexual intimacy is to energize your bond.
