Even though as a society we think that sex is the secret sauce to a lasting relationship, more sex isn’t always better for couples in a long term relationship. So what is the magical number that a couple should have sex to keep their relationship happy and healthy? A new study has the answer, and the number is probably less than you might think. As it turns out, sex once a week is the sweet spot for established couples.
The study looked at data from 25,510 Americans aged 18 to 89 and found that while having sex definitely means more satisfaction and well-being in a relationship, happiness maxes out at sex about once a week. “This showed a linear association between sex and happiness up to a frequency of once a week, but at higher frequencies there is no longer an association,” said a psychologist on the study. “Therefore it is not necessary, on average, for couples to aim to engage in sex as frequently as possible.” In another interesting finding, the study found that having sex once a week makes couples happier than if they had more money! The takeaway message is that having sex regularly is important for maintaining happiness in a relationship, but that it’s also okay for couples to have realistic expectations for their sex life.
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