P erhaps among the most common questions asked about sex is how often we should be having it. The answer is also among the least understood, with urban myths and abstract statistics causing people to stress over the health of their sex lives. We know that sex, when practiced safely, does lead to a number of health benefits. These perks include everything from an improved immune system to lower blood pressure and increased bladder control.
18-29 year olds have sex an average of 112 times per year, 30-39 year olds an average of 86 times per year, and 40-49 year olds an average of 69 times per year. “There is no medical reason why a man needs to have sex twice a week and I do not believe that recommendation is based on any legitimate scientific data. “ The real trick is making sure that you (and your partner, if applicable) are satisfied and maintaining a genuine connection with each…
