Sexual Glue Speaking of sex, it isn't a coincidence that we left it for last. We held it back on purpose-because it can be the trickiest problem of all. Because there's so much room for things to go wrong. And feelings get so distorted when they do. Take sexual dysfunction.
Impotence can be frustrating-for both partners.
If it happens to you, don't panic or take it personally. Impotence usually isn't a major crisis. Time, understanding, and simple communication almost always make it better. That's because sex in a chemically-dependent relationship can become a sort of surrealistic playground for participants. Memories, disappointments, fantasies, and frustrations from the past can all intrude on the present.