LAFIA – Prof. Levi Mayange, the Department of Guidance and Counseling, Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) on Thursday advocated adequate sex among married couples to tackle post-marital crisis which leads to conflict in marriages.
Mayange, who is the first Professor of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling in Nigeria stated this while delivering the 49th Inaugural Lecture of the university in Keffi.
The don who lecture on the topic “Rehabilitation of Post-Marital imbalances of married couples refer to disruptions or conflicts or challenges that arise in marriage after the honeymoon phase disrupting the harmony among partners and often affecting emotional, financial and social stability.
He listed several types of Post-Marital imbalances among which is intimacy issues whereby various factors such as stress, health issues or psychological challenges can reduce the desire to have sex.
“Lack of intimacy can create emotional distance, reduce marital satisfaction and even push partners to seek affection elsewhere, further harming the relationship,” he said.
He warned that lack of adequate sexual intimacy can lead to dissatisfaction and frustration for both partners hence the need for married couples to make out time to explore all manners of sexual adventures so as to maintain physical intimacy and prevent the intrusion of post-marital imbalances.
Mayange, listed other post-marital imbalances to include financial conflicts, communication breakdown, parental responsibilities, work life balance struggles, mental health challenges and addiction and substance abuse among others.
He also advocated the importance of mental health counseling in maintaining and improving marital relationships by providing couples with the tools to navigate challenges, improve communication and build emotional resilience.
He urged couples to go for regular marital counselings even when there are no apparent issues as it can be a proactive measure to marital health.
“Counsellors provide tools for effective communication, conflict resolution, and managing external stressors. Similarly regular check in can help identify minor issues before they develop into serious imbalances,” he added.
DAILY INDEPENDENT reports that after the inaugural lecture, Professor Mayange launched a book titled “Rehabilitation of Marriage, Family and Sexuality: A therapeutic Approach” which he said will go a long way in tackling marital issues including sexual inadequacy.
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