I'd say, it's become an 'issue', because now you are bored with vanilla sex. And, this sounds like a long term relationship.
There's some insightful, BDSM literature out there, for long term committed relationships. Perhaps, reading those, will help you both. ?? Not sure...
No need, to lose intimacy from your seemingly D/s relationship.

Hope you can sort through it.

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