das Sexleben
sex life
The totality of a person’s or couple’s sexual experiences, activities, and relationships.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Geburt ihres Kindes hat sich ihr Sexleben verändert.
Their sex life changed after the birth of their child.
das Sexleben
sex life
das Sexleben, die Sexleben
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Sexleben, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sexleben |
| genitive | des Sexlebens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Sexleben | die Sexleben |
| accusative | das Sexleben | die Sexleben |
| dative | dem Sexleben | den Sexleben |
| genitive | des Sexlebens | der Sexleben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Sexleben' consists of 'Sex' (sex) and 'Leben' (life). The component 'Leben' helps you understand the word as an entire area of life, rather than a single act.
EXAMPLE
Für sie gehört ein erfülltes Sexleben zu einer glücklichen Partnerschaft.
For her, a fulfilling sex life is part of a happy relationship.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'ein aktives Sexleben haben' (to have an active sex life), 'mit seinem Sexleben zufrieden sein' (to be satisfied with one’s sex life), and 'das Sexleben verbessern' (to improve one’s sex life). You can use these to talk about frequency, satisfaction, or desired changes.
EXAMPLE
Beide sind mit ihrem Sexleben zufrieden.
Both of them are satisfied with their sex life.
Talking about private matters
When talking about this area of life, the pattern 'über das eigene Sexleben sprechen' (to talk about one’s own sex life) is common; after 'über' (about), the accusative is used here. Questions about someone’s sex life are very personal and can come across as intrusive without an appropriate, confidential setting.
EXAMPLE
Ich möchte nicht mit meinen Kollegen über mein Sexleben sprechen.
I don’t want to talk about my sex life with my colleagues.
In real life
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