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Married but alone: Why sexless marriages are on the rise in Kenya

An unhappy couple. (Courtesy)

Sex is often the driving force that leads people to leave their family homes and build new lives with their romantic partners. The pursuit of physical intimacy can prompt individuals to go to great lengths - even resorting to deception - just to satisfy their desires. Sex is the reason King David killed Uriah.

However, the irony is that many long-term relationships struggle with the opposite problem - a complete lack of it.

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