Whether physical or psychological, a shutdown needs to be addressed openly. Key points When a partner isn't interested in sex for days or week, it's important to find out why. Is it a matter of "can't" or "won't"? In the case of incapacitation of one partner, both need to discuss options. There may be a time when your partner in a monogamous relationship stops initiating or responding to sexual invitations. It’s important to find out whether it’s a matter of can’t or won’t. I

Researchers find a genetic basis for sexlessness. Key points One percent of the population has never had a sexual experience. Genes associated with intelligence are linked to sexlessness. Sexlessness was associated with less imbibing of alcohol, not smoking cigarettes, and not using cannabis. "Sex is like money; only too much is enough." –John Updike. That may be true generally, but not everyone is wealthy, and some people never have sex. One percent of the adult population h