Newsbone, I think sex is extremely important to a relationship but love is also important. I think you can experience sex without love, and that is fine, and you can experience love without sex, which is fine too, but I think it's best when both is there. Trust, communication, equality, and love and all those things CONTRIBUTE to better sex! If sex was such a priority to you, you should take care to make sure these are there! It makes it much more intense!