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How much sex should a couple have?
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Have you ever wondered if the amount of sex you're having is normal? It's completely natural to have insecurities around how much sex you and a partner engage in. But, it's important to keep in mind each relationship is different, with varying sexual needs. More sex does not always equal a better relationship. Instead, focusing on the quality of sex, your connection with a partner, and what's best for your relationship can make your bond stronger. There is no right answer for how often you should be having sex — only what feels right for your relationship or sex life. A study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior studied the sexual behavior of just over 26, people from to It found that the average adult has sex 54 times a year, or an average of about once a week.
Factors that can impede on a healthy sex life
No matter your relationship status, sex remains a complicated — and often touchy — subject. Although no one wants to admit it, people across all demographics are spending less time in the sack. For couples who live together, married couples, and older people in general, the decline in how much sex they have is even more staggering, per a study of British adults and teens. But how much sex should couples really be having? Research has shown that couples who have sex at least once a week are happier than their less-bedded counterparts. A caveat: Happiness levels don't rise with more time spent under the sheets. Still, that number doesn't quite apply for everyone. And, ultimately, experts say how much sex a couple should be having depends on the couple itself. Once a week is a common baseline, experts say. That statistic depends slightly on age: and year-olds tend to fall around that baseline, while to year olds tend to average around twice a week.
Do it less frequently? Here's what that might mean. When it comes to sex, people tend to fudge the numbers.
