...Wow, great comments. The only thing I would change would be to expand on what you mean by "real sex" to the words, "if you want real sex badly enough" as I think that is what most people seek a real deep, intimate, enriching, soul-mate, relationship that bonds two people into a caring couple.
By "real sex", I meant sex with another person, as opposed to an orgasm from masturbation.
I was trying to get at really special sex is with someone you care about deeply and are emotionally committed to as opposed to having sex with just someone who is nearby and willing.
I do feel that there is a huge difference and that is why it is called "making love" as that is what sex with someone special is all about....deepening the relationship and creating a greater emotional bond between the two people.
>43 years of marriage--My wife and I are now closer than we have been in decades. I believe that my SSM is over.