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Is having sex once a week enough to be happy?

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 122,046 The Mix Honorary Guru
For a long time, sex has been seen as the key to a successful relationship, and couples were encouraged to have more of it. However, this new study revealed that couples are the happiest if they make love just once a week.

The researchers say that sex is important to maintain intimacy with a partner, but because we are very busy people nowadays, having sex only once a week is achievable and realistic. You can read about it more here, if you’d like.

The relationship experts also noted that this study will bring couples a needed relief. How does this make you feel, do you agree with the findings? What do you think, guys?

I would also like to know what other things make relationships happy and successful? It can’t be only sex! :D

I thought it would be fun to vote on the poll too. So let’s find out how many times you think people should have sex to be happy in their relationship. Here it comes:

Is having sex once a week enough to be happy? 9 votes

Once a week
22% 2 votes
More than once a week
22% 2 votes
Less than once a week
0% 0 votes
Doesn't matter
55% 5 votes
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