Having a sex life has many health benefits, such as stress relief and immunity strengthening. However and as we all know, it is very common to encounter sexual or sexually-related issues with a partner, which can then reduce the positive aspects of the experience, and what could have been a healthy, exciting sex life becomes a problematic one.

Often, the transition from exciting to problematic sex is due to lack of communication, especially given the fact that a crucial part of sex is communication. Sharing thoughts and feelings between one another is key to having a fulfilling sex life, according to psychosexual therapist Denise Knowles.

Many couples however still feel that sex is a taboo topic not to be discussed, when actually talking about it with your partner is crucial to ease any tension that there may be or deal with a sensitive sexual problem. Also, talking about what each partner likes and dislikes can make a huge difference. Every person is different when it comes to sexual preferences and knowing and understanding these can play a big role in having a satisfying sex life. Communication thus helps developing an open and transparent emotional and sexual relationship - and it is at this stage that two people can make the best of it.

'A lot of couples say that they've got good communication', explains Denise Knowles, 'but when it comes to their sexual relationship, they're less able to communicate. This might be partly because they're not sure how their partner might react, and partly because of their own attitudes and embarrassment about asking for their needs to be met.'

It is as important to talk about sex with someone whom you have recently partnered with as it is with someone you have been with for a long time. It might be a bit harder bringing up the subject with a partner you have been having a sexual relationship with for a long time, but never spoke about it. That is why it might be easier to start talking about your sexual life from an early stage, and turn the issue into a normal topic of discussion.

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