Called Can Light Stress, How Important Is Sex In Marriage Relations?

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JAKARTA - Can a relationship survive without sex? Sex is an important part of a healthy relationship. The importance of sex can be different for each partner. Some couples may feel that sexual activity is very important. There may also be those who feel that the type of intimacy and other connections are more important.

Some of the reasons why couples feel sex is important is;

A study according to Very Well Mind, Wednesday, August 20, shows that sex can often affect a person's overall welfare. Frequent sex is associated with more affection. When couples feel more affection, they also tend to have sex more often.

When considering how often couples should have sex, a 2015 study found that general welfare is related to sexual frequency, but only to some extent. Relationship satisfaction increases progressively from not having sex to having sex once a week, but does not increase further (and even decreases slightly) after this point.

One-time sexual intercourse per week is quite consistent with the current average. However, the busy life of today could prevent you from having sex more often. Compared to the frequency of sex in the 1990s, adults in 2010 had sex nine times less per year.

Average Sexual Frequency

Average adults: 54 times per year (around once per week)

Adults in their 20s: About 80 times per year

Adults in their 60s: 20 times per year

Although the frequency often decreases with age, sexual activity in the elderly remains important. In general, elderly couples tend to have sex more often than unmarried colleagues in the same age group.

In the past, sex was believed to increase the risk of prostate cancer. However, a 2016 study found that men who had more ejaculation (21 times or more per month) were less likely to catch this disease than men who experienced less ejaculation (seven times or less per month). Because prostate cancer is the second cause of death from cancer in men, this reason is worth considering.

For some people, sex can increase the risk of a heart attack. Despite this risk, higher sex frequencies can help. A 2011 study found that regular sexual activity reduces the risk of a heart attack. Sex, along with other forms of physical activity, is protective. However, rare activity and high intensity actually adds to the burden on the heart. Discuss your sexual activity with doctors to evaluate your risk.

Although sex can be important in a relationship, there are various factors that can make sexual intercourse more challenging. Age, hormones, children, stress, medical conditions, and relationship problems, can all play a role in how often couples have sex.

Age often plays a role in the frequency of sex, especially due to decreased levels of sex hormones with age. Sometimes, maintaining an active sex life is difficult or even impossible due to physical or psychological conditions.

Humans basically long for intimacy. Lack of sex can keep a person away and possible, looking for another partner. Collaborating with licensed partner therapists can help overcome this gap and prevent problems from spreading throughout your marriage.