India, Feb. 16 -- Sex is typically deemed as a 'hush-hush' topic, a taboo that isn't openly discussed. Even couples in relationships can hesitate to have honest conversations about their desires, boundaries, and needs. This lack of transparency in sexual communication reduces sex to a mere mechanical act of physical pleasure, nothing more.

For a thriving relationship, discussing sexual needs is imperative, as sex is a language of intimacy and trust. Without it, sex in a relationship may feel like nothing more than a routine obligation instead of a passionate experience.

In an interview with HT, Dr Tammy Nelson PhD, a sex and relationship expert shared some tips on how to be honest and engage in open sexual communication with your partne...