 [ Symptoms ] what is a no sex contract as part of sex therapy [ Disease ] some therapists refer to this as a temporary ban on sex it stems from the work of masters and johnson who developed sensate focus exercises to help couples learn to reconnect through non sexual touch then sexual touch and finally sex with communication exercises and such all along the way the sex ban is part of this it can serve various purposes depending on the couple for many people the ban can be a way to relieve pressure if he does not desire sex then getting you both agree to 60 days without sex means that he does not have to worry about feeling guilty for avoiding sex or rejecting you and you do not have to worry about getting rejected if you were to try to initiate it can also inspire you to find other ways to be affectionate or loving with each other 