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If you prefer a happier relationship, you may not require couples therapy, which is merely a calendar and a spirit of bedroom adventure. As per new studies, couples having sex on at least once a week are likely to be content and happy with each other. Ditch the compulsion to beat the clock or compete in movie scenes as science affirms it's quality, not quantity. So, if you’re looking for a simple way to boost your relationship bliss, a weekly roll in the hay could be just what the doctor ordered.
Weekly Sex and Relationship Happiness: What the Study Says
Last month, a study polled almost 500 hetero women in committed relationships and discovered there was a direct correlation between sexual frequency and relationship satisfaction. The magic number? Weekly. Women who had sex weekly said they were 85% sexually satisfied, compared with just 66% for women who had sex once a month. For women who had sex less than monthly, satisfaction fell even lower, to a paltry 17%.
Author Alexandra Janssen, the author of the study, points out in the study that consistent intimacy is important to be happy in a relationship. She recommends that therapists treating couples could emphasise making sex a more frequent priority to promote relationship satisfaction.
But it's not solely women. Other big population studies, such as one that reviewed data from more than 30,000 Americans, reported that men and women both were happier in their relationships when they had sex around once a week. Surprisingly, having sex more than once a week didn't add additional happiness, so there's no reason to worry about breaking world records between the sheets.
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Why Does Weekly Sex Matter?
The study indicates that frequent intimacy makes couples feel closer, connected, and satisfied. It is not a matter of pursuing a number but staying connected and keeping the flame burning. Sex can be a means to communicate love, alleviate stress, and even promote physical health. But above all, it appears to be a consistent method for both partners to feel happy and valued within the relationship.
Experts also point out that the benefits of weekly sex are consistent across age groups, genders, and relationship lengths. Whether you’ve been together for a few years or a few decades, the positive effects remain the same. So, it’s never too late to make intimacy a regular part of your routine.
More Sex Isn’t Always Better
It's easy to believe that more is better, but science does not bear this out. Couples who had sex more than once a week did not report greater happiness. On the contrary, attempting to make sex more frequent can sometimes have a negative effect, feeling like a task to be performed and not something to be enjoyed. The bottom line? Just enjoy each other and maintain intimacy, fun and beneficial, instead of making it yet another task on your list.
What About Singles?
The connection between sex and happiness appears to hold mostly for individuals in a committed relationship. For singles, the correlation between frequency of sex and happiness is more complex and varies with personal values and relationship context.
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If you and your partner are looking to increase your relationship happiness, try scheduling time for intimacy together at least weekly. It doesn't have to be a strict timeline, but it does require that you give each other space for connection. Discuss openly what your needs and desires are, and keep in mind that intimacy is not just about sex and it's about being close together and feeling cared for.
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Conclusion
Weekly sex isn't a silver bullet for all relationship woes, but the studies are definitive: couples who prioritise intimacy have a better chance at being happy together. It's not about sex for sex's sake, but about cultivating your bond and having fun with each other. So if you'd like a happier relationship, perhaps it's time to schedule a bit more playtime.