A famous Russian saying “Sex doesn’t exist in the USSR” is still popular in Russia. What does it mean and why is it so popular nowadays?

The thing is that sex, conversations about sex, admitting your sexual desires, needs and problems was a taboo during the Soviet times. With time things have changed immensely and now people feel more relaxed in sexual issues, especially younger generations.

Anyways, the ‘anti-sexual’ regime of the past has left its imprint in the minds and mentalities of Russian people. That is why dating a Russian woman you need to be ready that your Russian bride will seem less liberated in topics about sex. Indeed, Russian women are sexy by their nature. Western men married to Russian women; say they see no difference between Western Russian women in the sexual side of life. The difference is only on a personal level. Women differ and this makes them unique. It is their upbringing and vision of things that they prefer a more private atmosphere and very close relationship to discuss sex and all the things connected to it. Russians just don’t talk about sex with everyone as consider this inappropriate. It is also inappropriate to talk about sex with a real Russian woman, until you have it. However, Russian woman will answer any question on sex if you become lovers. The meaning of ‘intimate’ is preserved in Russia. Intimate questions are for intimate conversation between two people.

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That is why it is not suggested to ask a woman if she likes holding hands and kissing in your first letter for her. The answer is evident to a Russian lady, as everyone likes this, but she will be surprised to get such inappropriate lines. So, be very attentive to this peculiarity of Russian women and don’t ask too personal things, until your status allows this.