The present study investigated the aspects of the relationship and sexuality of couples in unconsummated marriages.

32 couples between the ages of 28 and 40 were (average age 34) were recruited, having been married for at least seven years and having known each other or been engaged beforehand for one to two years. Each partner was administered the following: MMS-3G, CTS, SSS, CPQ, QER. Afterwards there was and individual check-up interview and one as a couple.

The couples were homogenous never having had sexual experiences other than with the partner. The trend is to exclude open verbal conflicts for fear of being abandoned or of assertion (more often than not physical) by the other partner. They exclude passionate erotic impulses and sensations as they are associated with violent acts. Sexual teachings and the creative aspects of sexual games is entrusted to one partner. Disagreement on times and ways of spending time together is also due to the timing and ways intimacy is desired, sought and experienced. Mainly romantic and affectionate in the couple and erotically transgressive in autoeroticism.

The sexological counselling to bring to life unconsummated marriages foresees a psycho-educational space were each partner is free to ask for information and redefine prejudices an fears on sexuality. 11 couples out of 32 have had a child.