Things to Know About Your Relationship & Sex
Things to Know About Your Relationship & Sex
The Psychological and Physical Benefits of Sex
In an emotionally supportive and safe relationship, higher rates of sexual activity are statistically associated with:
Lower blood pressure
Reduced stress
Greater intimacy
Lower divorce rates
Studies show that general well-being is associated with having sex once per week. When couples increased their sexual frequency from none to once per week, they experienced overall relationship improvement.
Psychological Benefits of Sex Once Per Week
Better self-image
Higher rates of happiness
More bonding
Relief from stress
Improved sleep quality
Physical Benefits of Sex Once Per Week
Better physical fitness
Enhanced brain function
Improved immune function
Lower pain levels
Positive cardiac effects
When partners have sex, the chemical oxytocin is released. Oxytocin creates a powerful bonding experience and reinforces emotional closeness.
What to Know About Sex in Relationships
It’s normal for couples to experience shifts in sexual frequency over time.
Sex can be as good after years together as it was at the beginning of the relationship.
The first way to improve your sex life is to improve your emotional connection and communication.
While weekly sex has multiple benefits, it’s not the only way to bond—couples who can’t have sex can still experience intimacy in other ways.
What to Do If You Want to Increase Sexual Frequency
If you are not having sex regularly and would like to start:
Seek medical help to treat any hormonal, anatomical, or physical issues that might be affecting your ability to engage in sex.
Consider physical or occupational therapy for any physiological challenges.
Evaluate your emotional connection and communication. If you and your partner struggle with closeness or communication, addressing these issues through self-help, coaching, or couples therapy will be essential.
See a sex therapist alongside working on emotional and communication challenges for additional support.
“The first step to improving your sex life is improving your emotional connection and communication.”
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