5 Life Lessons From BET Producer Mara Brock Akil

Mara Brock Akil, whose hit series Being Mary Jane is back for a second season, on learning to follow her instincts, create honest TV and love her body.

By Arianna Davis

5. Every marriage needs sex.

When you’re dating, everything is fun. After you’re married, sex can start to feel like another item on your to-do list. But for my husband and me, it’s a way to connect and escape, so why shouldn’t it be at the top of my list?

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