How often should couples have sex?
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There's no specific frequency for how often a couple "should" have sex. Have sex as often or as infrequently as you and your partner prefer, and prioritize quality over quantity: great sex less frequently is better than bad sex more often.
Statistically speaking, though, most couples have sex roughly once a week; however, people have sex less frequently as they age, and younger generations are having less sex than older ones.
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Statistically speaking, though, most couples have sex roughly once a week; however, people have sex less frequently as they age, and younger generations are having less sex than older ones.
There is lots (and lots) of research that looks at the average number of times that couples have sex, and the averages haven't really changed over the years.
And I agree with the editorial team that it's about what works for you and your partner, and what's 'normal' for one couple might not be normal for another couple.
Communication is important when you're in a sexual relationship, so if you are unhappy about how much sex you do (or don't) have with your sexual partner, then it's important to talk about it.
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And I agree with the editorial team that it's about what works for you and your partner, and what's 'normal' for one couple might not be normal for another couple.
Communication is important when you're in a sexual relationship, so if you are unhappy about how much sex you do (or don't) have with your sexual partner, then it's important to talk about it.
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