The Impact Of Infidelity On Sexual Relations Of Husband And Wife

JAKARTA - Infidelity can be a big factor that causes damage to marriage in all aspects. It also affects sexual life with a partner.

The impact of infidelity on sexual relations includes issues of trust, decreased sexual desire, mental health problems, and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. For victims there can be loss of trust with their partners, it is difficult to trust their partners again and feel insecure in relationships.

"If your partner has a one-night relationship or has an affair, the effect can be traumatized, that someone you love and trust has done that to you," said relationship counselor Peter Saddington, quoted from Patien Info, on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

A decrease in sexual arousal can also occur, where victims find it difficult to feel comfortable and enjoy sexual intercourse with their partners. It also has an impact on mental health, which could leave victims with doubts about themselves and deep emotional stress.

"It can be very embarrassing and cause doubt about who they are as individuals," he added.

For perpetrators of infidelity, feelings of guilt and regret can occur, which can interfere with their sexual performance and reduce sexual pleasure in relationships.

Not only that, infidelity can also increase the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. This risk can be detrimental to both parties, so that sexual activities can no longer be carried out like husband and wife in general.

However, even though infidelity is the most difficult moment that married couples go through, that doesn't mean a marriage relationship can just be destroyed. If both parties can solve the problem well, then the marriage relationship can continue.

It is recommended for couples who face infidelity problems and want to improve everything to provide counseling with experts. Speaking honestly with each other is also very important to be able to get back together after the affair occurs.

"Decided what you want to do and then talk to your partner about it may be the most important step," concluded Saddington.