How often do married couples have sex? Recent research has provided us with the answer.

If you have ever wondered whether the lack of sexual intimacy between you and your partner indicates a problem in your relationship, then you are not alone.

Marriage counselors and sex therapists say that the first question that couples almost always ask is "How many times should we have sex per week? How many times is considered an adequate sex life or excessive?"

How often do married couples have sex?

According to most studies, married couples have sexual intercourse about 50 to 55 times a year. On average, they have it once or twice a week.

But please remember that this is the average value derived from the responses provided by adults ranging from 18 to 80 years old.

If you find that the frequency of your sexual activities is far less than this number, then you might be in an asexual marriage.

Approximately 10% to 20% of marriages fall into this category, namely those where sexual intercourse occurs no more than ten times per year.

The reality in life is that due to factors such as medical conditions, hormonal fluctuations, and many others, many young people have sex more frequently than older people.

Interestingly, further research has shown that whether married couples have sex once or several times a week does not affect their sense of happiness and satisfaction.

In other words, when both partners in a relationship are content with having sex three times a week or once every two weeks, this is completely acceptable and normal.

Health, work responsibilities, family obligations and financial issues all have an impact on sexual behavior, and may result in less sexual activity than what the other party desires.

What happens to the passionate love that flares up during the honeymoon period of a romantic relationship?

Everyone has experienced the passionate desire that is aroused at the beginning of most romantic relationships.

The honeymoon period usually lasts from six months to one year, during which there is a great deal of sexual activity - and even more!

Experts in psychology and personality science say that it is normal for couples to look back on their relationship and wonder where all those crazy and passionate nights of frequent sex have gone.

As time goes by, a person's sexual behavior will also change, which is quite normal. Because the idealized boyfriend or girlfriend will gradually be replaced by the real one, including their flaws.

If a relationship has passed the honeymoon stage, both parties may believe that they have found their soulmate.

However, a lasting love requires both parties to commit to understanding each other's emotions and physical needs, openly discussing these needs when it comes to sex, and giving more than taking.