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New survey data offers a snapshot of how often married Americans are having sex, while researchers say the findings challenge common assumptions about relationship health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National demographic studies suggest that lower sexual frequency<\/a> is often a normal part of aging and long-term relationships, and that there may be a “sweet spot” associated with marital satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Data from the General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, found that married Americans report a wide range of sexual frequency.<\/p>\n

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The survey asked how often couples have had sex during the last 12 months. Among the 1,893 married respondents surveyed in 2024, the responses were as follows.<\/p>\n

The average American adult has sex 53 times a year \u2014 or a little more than once per week, according to research by the telehealth platform Hims.<\/p>\n

While marriage is often associated with less frequent sex, research has found the difference to be relatively small. A 2014 study found that married people<\/a> had sex about 55 times a year, compared with 59 times a year among their unmarried peers.<\/p>\n

“Experts aren\u2019t sure precisely why this difference exists or why what used to be an advantage has become a disadvantage, but some believe it may be related to the increasing age at which most people get married,” Hims wrote in a medically reviewed article.<\/p>\n

“There\u2019s no \u2018perfect statistic\u2019 or ideal amount of sex. In other words: You like what you like, and that\u2019s perfectly OK.”<\/p>\n

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Clinical data suggests that aiming for a daily or high-volume sexual quota does not actually improve relationship quality.<\/p>\n

A study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science in 2015 evaluated more than 30,000 individuals over four decades and discovered a drop-off in additional benefits.<\/p>\n

While overall happiness increased as physical intimacy moved from monthly to weekly, couples who had sex two, three or four times a week experienced no additional statistical boost in marital satisfaction compared to those hitting the weekly threshold.<\/p>\n

Experts emphasize that sexual desire naturally fluctuates as couples navigate career demands, parenthood<\/a> and biological aging.<\/p>\n

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Despite some research suggesting a slowdown with age, intimacy remains an important factor in healthy aging<\/a>, linked to improved physical and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n

AARP survey data indicates that physical connection remains routine for many older Americans, with roughly 17% of adults aged 70 and older engaging in sexual activity on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n

When a couple experiences an intimacy dry spell, medical professionals recommend evaluating physiological factors rather than jumping to conclusions about incompatibility.<\/p>\n

Educational resources from the International Society for Sexual Medicine note that the following physical conditions can influence libido.<\/p>\n

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Rather than trying to force a weekly goal, healthcare providers<\/a> encourage couples dealing with mismatched sexual desire to discuss the issue openly and consult a doctor to evaluate baseline hormone levels, medication profiles and overall metabolic health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/how-often-married-people-having-sex-intimacy-standard-america <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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