Sex without love - no problem! That's conceivable for many people. But love without sex? Zero-orgasm relationships are not that rare. According to recent studies by sex researchers, sex is extremely important for only 16 percent of all people. But who would have thought it: women demand more eroticism than men. Only 23% are prepared to give their partner time when things aren't going well in bed. In comparison, men were more patient at 33 percent. For many, passion is an emotional glue that strengthens the feeling of togetherness. Those who do without it do not necessarily have to be dissatisfied. Couples often derive their happiness from the security they give each other. Zero sex - definitely an exciting topic. Women speak plainly here.

Nadine (49): "His fear of failure in bed kills our lust"

We met on Tinder. Of course, everyone thinks they'll never get out of bed. Not at all! I'm frustrated and would like to sleep with Markus much more often. But it's enough for him if we go down on each other every few weeks. He doesn't say it, but he's afraid of failing. Maybe he's had some bad experiences. That's a problem. I'm too young to give up sex!"

Franziska (45): "He wants us to have an open relationship"

"I would have expected anything but this. Sure, our love life isn't as sparkling as it used to be, but Sven's proposal blew me away. He wants us to have an open relationship and to have sex as a couple so that we can get the sizzle back. He thinks we need a kick from the outside to end our doldrums in bed. The thought makes me feel sick. We have to be able to do it on our own. Just because he wants more sex, I'm not going to go to bed with strangers or women. He can't be serious! I really love Sven very much. But if he insists, that's the beginning of the end for me. Sex really can't be that important."

Sandra (51): "Security is much more important to me than eroticism"

"Sex is overrated. Trust, closeness and security are much more important to me than orgasms. We've been married for 20 years now. I can rely on Thomas completely. That's what counts. Of course we used to have more sex. But to be honest, it was never my greatest passion. Not even at 20. I'm happy. Thomas is too. We don't miss anything. And we like to make ourselves really comfortable in bed."

Regine (40): "From really hot to zero! What am I supposed to think of that?"

"I've been living with my boyfriend for two years now. He's a dream guy: charming, great body, funny. We had really hot sex at the beginning. Without taboos. All the time and everywhere. He's an exciting seducer. Or at least he was. Everything has been different for a few months now. Ever since Lennart got this new job at a big advertising agency. He's totally under pressure, always stressed and has no desire for sex anymore. I don't even know how to deal with it. He often smokes a joint in the evening to wind down. And then there's nothing more to do with him. He promises that will change again. It absolutely has to!"

Nicole (46): "Marriage without? I'd be gone immediately"

"How can you live without sex? Unimaginable! Eroticism is important to me. It makes me feel alive, desired, beautiful. And that's good for my self-esteem. If my husband no longer wanted me, I would leave him."

Christiane (42): "I get my satisfaction elsewhere"

"How can you live without sex? Unimaginable! Eroticism is important to me. It makes me feel alive, desired, beautiful. And that's good for my self-esteem. If my husband no longer wanted me, I would break up with him."

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