Kelly Ripa has a strong opinion on her husband’s preference for morning intimacy. During a podcast interview, the talk show host expressed her disapproval of Mark Consuelos’ love for morning sex. Ripa finds it “disgusting” and humorously described their morning routine as “repulsive”. She jokingly mentioned that she is “pre-disgusted for tomorrow morning” because of his enthusiasm for early intimacy.
Ripa shared that she has advocated for “night only” intimacy after they started working together on their show. The early call times for their show have deterred Consuelos from pursuing morning activities. Ripa emphasized the importance of balance in their relationship, suggesting that it can’t always be one person’s way.
In a separate part of the interview, Ripa discussed the importance of maintaining a healthy sex life, likening it to exercise where consistency leads to enjoyment. She highlighted the benefits of regular intimacy in a relationship, citing research that shows couples who engage in sex at least once a week are happier.
Maintenance sex, as described by author Allison Moon, is a way for couples to engage in positive sexual touch even if it’s not driven by the intense desire of new relationships. It fosters closeness and strengthens the bond between partners.
