For many couples, physical intimacy is treated as the final task of the day. How Bedtime Became the DefaultModern life has trained couples to see sex as something squeezed in at the end of the day. Addressing Real Life ConstraintsParents, professionals, and busy couples often push back against the idea of earlier intimacy, assuming it’s unrealistic. Starting date night with physical intimacy first, then dinner and a movie are spent basking in the afterglow. And often, that simple shift makes intimacy feel easier, more joyful, and far more sustainable.