In a world of 'good things' being bad for you (beer, chocolate, carbs, Celebrity Big Brother) it's nice to know that almost everybody agrees that sex is both 'good' and healthy.
Physically, it acts as a cardio equivalent that burns as many calories as a 30-minute jog would. Mentally, it stops you from feeling like a loser.
It's never really been given a limit or goal, unlike alcohol and the 14-units-a-week rule advised by all doctors. For instance, if you had sex 14 times a week - safely - it wouldn't cause any long-term harm. Nor would a 14-week dry spell.
According to a Social Psychological and Personality Science study, there is no perfect or superior number. That couples should do it when and as they please in conducive to a happy relationship.
Amy Muise, a sex and romance researcher with the University of Toronto, conducted rigorous research that included the examination of three surveys over the decades.
She told the Huffington Post: "In general, it is important to maintain a sexual connection with a romantic partner, but it is also important to have realistic expectations for one's sex life, given that many couples are busy with work and responsibilities.
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"Our research suggests that engaging in regular sex is associated with happiness, but it is not necessary, on average, for couples to aim to engage in sex as frequently as possible."
So don't sweat the small stuff, guys. Don't laugh at your mate who hasn't seen as much as you have because it doesn't really matter. Do it behind their back instead. Then everybody's a winner!
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