On September 30, , FX renewed Married for a 13 episode second season which premiered on July 16, The series follows Russ and Lina Bowman, a long-time married couple who, when they are not fighting over debts, child rearing and their declining sex life, are reminded that their close friendship is what drew them together in the first place. Contrasting the Bowmans' lifestyle are their two close friends: A. The pilot was written and directed by Andrew Gurland. Casting announcements began in April , with Nat Faxon cast in one of the lead roles as Russ Bowman, one half of the lead married couple. Gelman signed on in the role of A.

The 5 Main Reasons Couples Stop Having Sex



When Sex Leaves the Marriage - The New York Times
You might wonder how much sex is considered healthy and whether or not you should be concerned, especially if you would never describe your union as loveless. According to a report from the General Social Survey , the average married couple has sex about 58 times per year, or a little more than once per week. People get into unrealistic comparisons with others over some arbitrary standard. Many experts consider the definition of a sexless marriage as one that engages in sexual intercourse less than 10 times a year. However, Varma prefers not assigning a specific number as there are varying definitions. Varma explains. A survey in The Social Organization of Sexuality showed that roughly 15 to 20 percent of married couples are in a sexless relationship.


Are You Living in a Sexless Marriage?
Here are some of the many thoughtful replies — from all over the world — which you sent us. S ex is an important part of any relationship, but what happens if it stops? Last week, we looked at how you can get the spark back, with an article by Joan McFadden in which she offered advice to couples on how to cope with a lack of sex. At the beginning of a relationship, sex can be so easy, natural and exciting that it can feel a little sad that you might have to work at it, but the results can be well worth it. We also invited readers to share their thoughts and experiences.




Last week we published the story of "Joseph", a year-old man who wrote about his regret at missing out on sexual experiences until the age of Many readers wrote to say that his story struck a chord with them - echoing his point that society aggravates the problem by unfairly portraying lonely people as strange or inadequate. Robert: I am 61 and still waiting and I am probably too late to start now. I have always been too worried about being laughed at and ridiculed. I finally realised I was unlikely to get anywhere when turned down by a prostitute when in my 30s.