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March 10, 2026
How Often is it Normal to MAKE LOVE: We Finally Have an Expert Answer
Many couples wonder if there is a "right" norm for intimacy in marriage or long-term relationships. Should they worry if they have sex less often than research suggests?
TL;DR
- Couples often worry about the "right" frequency for intimacy in long-term relationships and marriages.
- Research often suggests an average of at least once a week for married couples, but this is just a statistic.
- Intimacy expert Julie Slater advises focusing on the quality of intimacy rather than quantity.
- Key aspects of quality intimacy include communication, fun, and mutual sharing.
- The frequency of intimacy can naturally vary due to life factors such as work, stress, children, or health.
- The advice applies to all long-term partners, not just married couples.
- Intimacy is a developing part of a relationship, not a number to be achieved.
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