How Often Do Sexually Satisfied Couples Have Sex?

"Large-scale studies consistently find that couples who have sex about once a week or more report the highest levels of relationship satisfaction and overall well-being. Interestingly, these same studies show that more sex isn't always better. In fact, the relationship between sexual frequency and well-being flattens after once a week, suggesting that despite what we may think, the most sexually satisfied couples aren't having sex daily, or even more than once a week."

"One of the most persistent myths about sex is that you should only have it when you feel fully in the mood. But like many things in life, sometimes that feeling of 'readiness' happens only after you've started."

Couples who engage in sexual activity about once a week or more report the highest relationship satisfaction. The belief that more frequent sex leads to greater satisfaction is misleading, as studies show that the benefits plateau after weekly encounters. Many individuals may not notice changes in their sex life over time, leading to concerns about frequency. A fulfilling sex life requires curiosity, intention, and planning, as desire often develops after initiating sexual activity rather than preceding it.

Read at Psychology Today