FTD: How much sex is healthy?

DaringMiss · December 2010

In the post below, Rabitt313 posed the question: "Who decides how much sex is healthy?"

Have at!

srgw · December 2010

I think each individual couple decides together. All couples are different and need/want different amounts of sex. As long as the couple agree I think anywhere from once a month- multiple times a day every day of the week.

Unless, of course there is a physical reason that things aren't good for one or both individuals, of course. Low testosterone, premature ejaculation, hormonal imbalance etc.

EngineerAaron · December 2010

For me, a lot.

DancingLikeTheCrackers17 · December 2010

I don't think that there is a set amount of sex that is healthy. I agree with PP that said that each couple needs to decide for themselves. What works for us, may not work for other couples. As long as both people are happy, that's what's important.

waterfall213 · December 2010

kellslw:

I don't think that there is a set amount of sex that is healthy. I agree with PP that said that each couple needs to decide for themselves. What works for us, may not work for other couples. As long as both people are happy, that's what's important.

I totally agree.

Tough Taters · December 2010

Hmm, this has got my brain turning a bit.

I do tend to agree that the amount of sex a couple actually has is less important than both partners being happy with said amount....

But, do I think a couple who claim they are happy in only having sex once a year are in a healthy relationship? No.

IMO, anything less than once a month (without extenuating circumstances) should be raising a relationship flag.

riderpunk · December 2010

kellslw:

I don't think that there is a set amount of sex that is healthy. I agree with PP that said that each couple needs to decide for themselves. What works for us, may not work for other couples. As long as both people are happy, that's what's important.

Ditto. What one couple might not agree too, might be perfect fine for us. Whatever float your boat really. Can't yourself to other couples. I know personally I would never want sex everyday.

mlee116 · December 2010

Tough Taters:
Hmm, this has got my brain turning a bit.

I do tend to agree that the amount of sex a couple actually has is less important than both partners being happy with said amount....

But, do I think a couple who claim they are happy in only having sex once a year are in a healthy relationship? No.

IMO, anything less than once a month (without extenuating circumstances) should be raising a relationship flag.

I agree with this. As long as both people are happy with the amount they are having, then that's all that matters. However, I do think that no sex at all or for very long periods is unhealthy (unless there is sickness or something).

oldbugle · December 2010

Just to put a slightly different slant on this,......I remember reading some research that any skill requiring co-ordination and feel,...such as playing a sport or a musical instrument etc, MUST be practiced at least once a week just to maintain the basic nerve end familiarity. One could argue that since sex is very much a learned skill which gets much better with 'practice', it should happen at least once a week for it to be kept in it's best state between a couple.

ReturnOfKuus · December 2010

To answer the actual question posed, The Kuus decides how much sex is healthy, for everyone.

This is all.

masters_theater · December 2010

Ahh want a wonderful question to pose. Personally my DH and I love the romance and sex and have it as frequently as possible. But then again we are both only 22, so our sex drives are high, when we are older I am sure we will cut back a little. Its up to the parties involved how often. I personally think though that as long as both parties are comfortable the more sex the better. Its a physical work out, it stimulates wonderful endorphins, and hey who doesn't feel better after a little romp in between the sheets Wink

lil_bina_bean · December 2010

I think it is important that both people are happy.

The person who said that age is a factor, I totally agree with. I am 24 and my husband is 29. I am still very much "into it" and he has tapered down. When we got together 3 years ago we were both like I am now. So I do think age is a factor.

debdebdol · December 2010

Time together is also a factor. DH works evenings and I work days. By the time he gets home from work I'm asleep and too tired to wake up for "nooky." Unfortunately our schedules only allow us time on the weekends and there are only so many times you can have it in two days.

kristilyoung · December 2010

I think once a week should be a minimum for all couples... while sex is not what the entire relationship is about (hopefully!), maintaining that physical intimacy in a relationship is extremely important. That being said, my FI and I are currently going through a deployment, so it's been 5 months of depravity for us so far haha. However, during normal time when he's home, we usually have sex somewhere between 4-10 times a week.

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