Good sex is extremely important for all couples. Though your libido may ebb and flow over the years, you should aim to make sex a priority, because the physical intimacy can make you feel mentally and emotionally closer as well. Most people have to work at having a good sexual relationship, so don't feel badly if your sex life isn't exactly what you want.

You created the perfect setting. The lights were low, the dinner was great and the mood was there, but when you got into bed with your partner, the stamina was gone. Being busy parents all day can often leave you too tired to play at night, but you and your partner still want to give each other all the attention you have waited all day to receive.

Sexual dysfunction in men can include a low sex drive and is usually due to an untreated medical condition, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center. If the man if your life is suffering from a low libido, please don't blame yourself. Instead, see if you can get him to try some herbal remedies or talk to his doctor about prescription drugs.

Though everyone always jokes about men constantly wanting sex, 60 percent of women say that they want sex as much as or more than their husband. If your sex drive is higher than your partner's, you may be feeling ugly and frustrated, not able to understand what you're doing wrong in the relationship. The good news is that you're not alone, and you can work toward a better sexual relationship. Find ways to get your man to have sex.

At some times in a woman's life, she is more interested in sex than at others. At the beginning of a new relationship, for example, you probably can't seem to get enough sex. If you have toddlers and babies whom you are running around after and caring for all day, you may not be in the mood for sex quite as much, if at all. It's common to have a temporary decline in sexual desire, according to the eHealthMD website. If the loss of sex drive persists and it bothers you, you may want to find out what is causing the loss and what you can do about it.

Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint. As many as 1 out of 3 men ejaculate sooner during intercourse then they or their partner would like, according to MayoClinic.com. If your partner wants to have better sexual endurance, you and your partner can try several different techniques and exercises that are sure to help him better than suggesting he think about baseball statistics.

Although you may be hard-pressed to find a man who would admit to it, American men are losing their interest in sex, according to "Psychology Today" magazine. Marriage therapist Michele Weiner-Davis says that about 20 to 25 percent of men have low sexual desire. Many men connect their sense of self-esteem with their virility, so it can be quite distressing for a man to lose his sex drive.

You don't have to be in menopause to suffer from a lowered libido, according to the Net Doctor website. Plenty of younger women, perhaps as many as 43 percent, suffer from a low sex drive at some point in their lives. While plenty of over-the-counter gimmicks claim the ability to cure a low libido, patience and a few classic tricks might naturally boost your sex drive again. If that doesn't happen, be sure to check with your doctor to make sure that an untreated illness, such as diabetes, isn't causing the problem.

Whether it is a birthday, Christmas or Valentine's Day coming up, getting a sexy gift for your man can be a gift for you as well. Improving your sex life will improve your intimacy outside the bedroom as well. Sex gifts can be intimidating for the novice, so choose a gift that fits with your comfort level.

Sex with a loving partner is often joyful, but sometimes even the best love making can cause problems in the body after intercourse. Keep in mind that the risks of serious problems after sex heighten if you don't use a reliable method of protection, such as a condom, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learning more about the not-so-obvious potential problems after sex can also enhance communication between you and your partner.