How often do you actually have sex in your long-term relationship and are you happy with that?

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How often do you actually have sex in your long-term relationship and are you happy with that?

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  1. FocusOk6215 Avatar

    Twice a day. Once in the morning, then again at night.

  2. Ferrarispitwall Avatar

    Anywhere from 0-5 times a week. Generally around twice. That’s after 15 years of marriage and two kids. Yeah, I’m happy.

  3. DiablosLegacy95 Avatar

    About three times a week I’d say is our average. I think that’s pretty good.

  4. CnC-223 Avatar

    15 years the last 5 months 7 days a week prior to that 5 days a week.
    (I include BJ’s in with sex)

    I am of course very happy

  5. Dear_Yak_5907 Avatar

    All these guys bragging lol I love it.

    But normally an average relationship with 2 full time jobs is lucky 3-4 times a week.

    Add kids it’s 1-2 times a week.

  6. Nolongeranalpha Avatar

    5 years ago I bought a 30 pack of condoms. They’ve expired.

  7. Goat_In_My_Tree Avatar

    Most people here are telling porkys. 12 years, a couple times a month

  8. Impressive-Floor-700 Avatar

    I was married for 24years, 5 months, 22 days, the last 6 months we had sex one time. Come to find out she was cheating, if the amount of sex y’all have drops off unexplained, start looking for the cause, generally it just doesn’t happen without reason.

  9. Efficient-Log8009 Avatar

    For as long as I was in long term relationships we had sex twice a day, every day. Yes, I was happy with it and I think that’s what kept the bond strong.

  10. Slow_Description_773 Avatar

    1 to 2 times a week and every day while on holiday. Quality, not quantity, is all that matter. 13 years together, one kid.

  11. roge0934 Avatar

    Not as often as before our kid was born but that’s ok, life changes and we still love each other even as times have gotten busier. We are currently at a few times a month but we have a toddler so we are exhausted a lot.

  12. Super_Swordfish_6948 Avatar

    I’m in a LDR for a while and work offshore so we aren’t together in person that often.

    When we are together, every day. She is open minded about my kinks so yeah I’m happy with how things are in the bedroom.

  13. James-Reyne-Tremolo Avatar

    Every day usually, sometimes twice a day. Recently had one that was 3 times in half a day, which is not usual. If we are in a lull it’s like twice a week. Sometimes life forces that. 15 years of marriage.
    I’m happy. Very much so.
    It’s wild, raw, passionate sex too.

  14. Cross_22 Avatar

    Married for decades and we average twice a week.

    Quantity has never been an issue and we align on that. I am just not happy with the quality. Variety and curiosity is lacking since she just wants missionary quickies to feel close and then move on with her day.

  15. failed_install Avatar

    2 to 3 times per week, married 21 years. Still experiment and take our time.

  16. ChatPDJ Avatar

    Maybe once a year if we could be bothered

    We are very happy

    Sex becomes much less important as you get older

  17. PsychologicalCat937 Avatar

    Every time we assemble IKEA furniture without breaking up feels like foreplay — so, rarely, but emotionally rich.

  18. AttyMAL Avatar

    Wife and I have been together 7 years, married for 5, and have a two year old. Prior to baby, we had sex 4 to 7 times per week. Since baby, it’s definitely less, like 2 or sometimes 3 times per week, but it’s not due to lack of desire. It’s exhaustion. Once baby is a bit older and more capable of doing things on her own, I expect we’ll get back to it. And yes, very happy.  

  19. serveyer Avatar

    We can hold up for a year and then fuck like rabbits the whole summer. I dunno, am I happy? Yeah. Lack of sex in the winter or whatever is not anyone’s fault. We have many kids and careers. We do what we can when we can.

  20. jsandspowell Avatar

    Been married for 3 years, we have sex about 4-5 times a week. Sometimes twice in a day. Less if we’re arguing lol. But I’m very happy and satisfied in my sex life.

  21. BusinessPlot Avatar

    8 years, two children, both of us in our late 30’s. It depends upon the week as we have very busy schedules and some days we’re both too exhausted to do much more than be couch potato’s for the one hour of free time we have together in the day. However, this isn’t always the case. Average would be once a week, sometimes more, sometimes only like twice a month.

    There’s no right or wrong here, it’s what works for you, your partner, your schedule, and what it is you both desire to feel fulfilled. Frequency means nothing if the feelings aren’t there, don’t force a schedule

  22. Lawduck195 Avatar

    Yall probably won’t believe me but I don’t care I’m just answering the question….

    So far I’m at 186 times this year. Wife and I are a normal, happily married couple with two kids. Been together since 2009 (she’s 41 in almost 40) and this woman can’t keep her hands off of me. I started keeping tabs just to see how many times a year we were going at it. Very, very lucky. As 24 and 25 year olds it was three times a day. Once the kids quit breast feeding and started going to sleep on their own it is where it used to be before kids.

    From iPhone notes:

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  23. Intelligent_Corner41 Avatar

    Twice a day unless when she’s on her period.

  24. Matrix5673 Avatar

    A few times a month, usually around her ovulation time. I’m happy with it, the buildup and teasing makes the next batch of sex incredible. I’d rather that over something repetitive and part of a routine.

  25. Difficult-Equal9802 Avatar

    3x a week on average. Decent considering but still could use a bit more

  26. poisonThom23 Avatar

    Twice a year and not at all! Twice a day is what I want!

  27. swpickle_temp Avatar

    Been married for 26 years. Anywhere from 0-6 times a month. We both have busy schedules. Usually happens in the shower on a Sat or Sun morning

  28. feed-my-brain Avatar

    Both 40+; 1 or 2 times a week. I’m happy with it. Could be more or less and I’d be fine with that too.

  29. Relevant-Rooster-298 Avatar

    When my wife and I first met wed have sex multiple times a day. When we had a kid we had sex 0 times a year until a couple years ago and now we have sex every day unless she’s on her period.

  30. Sykryk Avatar

    While my 10 year relationship has just fallen apart – we never struggled in the bedroom. It’s arguably why it lasted as long as it did!

  31. GlossyGecko Avatar

    Maybe twice a week on the lower end, every day on the higher end. It’s a fluctuating thing. I’m pretty satisfied with my sex life. I still whack it almost daily.

  32. mikess314 Avatar

    We probably have sex 10 to 15 times a week. Been dating for eight years. And yes, I’m very happy

  33. No_Feedback4886 Avatar

    Im 5years and almost every day

  34. Deep-Youth5783 Avatar

    1 to 4 times a week with tons of teasing and foreplay in between. Absolutely.

  35. kalelopaka Avatar

    Daily if not more, I’m very happy with it.

  36. Fun-Personality-8008 Avatar

    2-3x per week and it’s working just fine for me.

    12 years and change.

  37. bretty666 Avatar

    25 years in, 3 kids still at home, my wife and i go between 2-5 times a week on average. depending mainly on her cycle/hormones. i know when her period is due, so i make an extra effort to be sweet the week before which is when she is irritated by everything (not just for sex, just for general happyness).

    the key is to keep on discovering each other, never resent each other, and communication!!

  38. AnotherIronicPenguin Avatar

    1-3 times a week. My gf and I have a little mismatch in libido (hers is higher). There is plenty for me, she could go every night. But also, we work, have kids, tend house, commute, chores, family… Most weeknights we’re just exhausted and crash out at like 830. 😆

  39. Not_Inspired24 Avatar

    Does once every two months (if I’m lucky) count? This after 20 years. I’ll be the first to say I’m not the least bit happy about it but can’t divorce yet. I still love her but I need more than what she is willing to give. Not just sex but other things as well

  40. Jam_Bannock Avatar

    0 times a week over the last few years. We have a toddler. I am not happy with that but I don’t have the energy to be unhappy with it. I’m pretty sure my virginity is growing back.

  41. DataGOGO Avatar

    Married for just under 20 years now.

    Normally 3-4 times a week, sometimes more (especially on vacations) sometimes only once or twice a week. Depends on what is going on, but never gone longer than 5 days without having sex.

  42. iThinkergoiMac Avatar

    15 years together. Once per week on average, working together to get up to 2x a week. Two young kids so we’re tired a lot and it’s sometimes hard for my wife to get in the right headspace.

    Generally I’m happy with the situation. It’s a hard time of life for regular sex, but it will improve once the youngest is a little older.

  43. bobsbitchtitz Avatar

    Because of stress my libido is in the trash so once a month or twice (I’m a guy). I’m so stressed on a daily basis I don’t ever even think about sex right now.

  44. Main_Grape739 Avatar

    Female. Married 18 years. Usually daily, but busy/tired weeks maybe 3-4x.

  45. DarthRumbleBuns Avatar

    2-8 times a month or so. Pretty content.

  46. cie1791 Avatar

    Usually 4-5 times a week. Sometimes, very seldom it will be 3 times a week. 5 kids…

  47. eugenesbluegenes Avatar

    We have sex most days, sometimes 2-3x, sometimes zero. Probably averages out to around once a day. Nearly seven years married, both ~40, I’m satisfied by that frequency.

  48. ekimlive Avatar

    In the last five years it has dwindled significantly. A couple times a week, became once a week, then once every two weeks, etc etc. It is about once a month now. Am I happy? No. Do I understand… somewhat. Menopause and aging have taken a toll on her. I’m understanding, to a degree though. She just doesn’t need sex, and therefore it isn’t as much an issue to her.

  49. Rare-Comment917 Avatar

    Maybe 3-4 x s a year. Not happy about it.

  50. walkingOxKing Avatar

    It’ll be every day for a week or two, and then nothing for a few weeks. We have two kids and busy jobs, so were often more tired than horny. We’ve been married 8 years, and I’m mostly happy with our sex life, I just wish she initiated more often.

  51. No-Cauliflower-4661 Avatar

    1-3 times a week on average. I’m happy, but I’d be more happy with once a day or two consistently.

  52. Inevitable-Abroad-87 Avatar

    Been married 32 years and we have sex 2-3 times a week, sometimes more if we’re on vacation or something. It definitely wasn’t like this the whole time, there were some lean years when we worked opposite shifts and were raising our kids but for the last 9-10 years, it’s been like this and it’s just awesome! The empty nest definitely has its advantages!

  53. k0uch Avatar

    Currently once every 8-10 months, on a good year.

  54. ToddHLaew Avatar

    4 to 5 times a week. Married 34 years. Today was 4th time this week, probably get a night cap in tonight.

  55. nomnomyourpompoms Avatar

    Once or twice a year. Fuck no. I want to die.

  56. UsurpistMonk Avatar

    Used to be about 5 times a week. Then we had a kid and now it’s about twice a week. Neither of us are happy with it but we’re trying

  57. JanitorOPplznerf Avatar

    I married the horniest woman alive 5 years ago. At one point we were 5x a week minimum, unless she was on her period. Even then we could count on twice period week.

    Life was pretty good but last month was a bad month.

    I lost my job and the financial struggle was not kind to her anxiety.

    We had a nice solid 3 hours without kids yesterday though so we had a nice afternoon.

  58. RaccoonMaster667 Avatar

    4x a week and yes

  59. d3a0s Avatar

    34 years of marriage. Until very recently, 2-4 times per week. Now there are some added stressors (family issues) and it’s about 1 time per week.

    Edit – first 20 years of marriage was almost every single day unless it was that time of month.

  60. CockCravinCpl Avatar

    We have a rule, if either of us want sex we do it! We’re both very happy with this rule.

  61. ranting80 Avatar

    Wife of 21 years and we’re active 2-4 times a week. Very satisfied.

  62. Ear_Enthusiast Avatar

    I’m 45 and married with 2 kids. Once a week. I wish we had sex 2-3 a week but it’s tough with life and kids. By the time the kids are in bed, sex is the last thing on our minds.

  63. Drayenn Avatar

    Used to be 5x a week at the start. Now its 2x a year. I dont really mind it, neither does my gf. I feel a lot of barriers have been added over time, kids, lack of sleep, age and gaining weight being the main ones. Theres more reasons but we talked about it and were both happy.

  64. Capital_Pen_1773 Avatar

    Once, maybe twice a month if I’m very lucky.

    No I am not happy with that.

  65. DCONightingale Avatar

    We’re at the point where it happens when it happens. I work full time, she’s a stay at home mom, we have a 15 month old who is two handfuls so sex isn’t really a top priority like it was earlier in our marriage when we had all the time in the world. When it’s been a while, she’ll take care of me if you know what I mean. And when we’re in the mood, it’s game on. But actual sex isn’t very often, and I don’t demand it from her. We’re good where we are.

  66. Tall-Radio2808 Avatar

    Sex… is over rated … now making love with someone who you love can be almost every day

  67. Turbulent_Cut_2813 Avatar

    5 years together, imma be honest, as often as I want. Most times it’s like 4-5 times a week because we don’t have a lot of time, but when we do have a lot of time and we re well rested, it can be multiple times a day. Wishing you guys the same, cheers!

  68. TacSemaj Avatar

    Currently recovering from the weekend that’s made my balls raisins. And the weekend isn’t over. 😀

  69. Sargarus1 Avatar

    With my last gf 2-3 times a day. We both have high sex drives.

  70. SeveralConcert Avatar

    At least once a week and daily on vacation.
    It’s ok. I would like maybe twice a week and sometimes that’s what we have.

  71. ClasBandicoot Avatar

    Like 3 times a month. I’m only 28 and we’ve been together for a year and 3 months I feel so unsexy and not wanted 🙁

  72. QidiXMax Avatar

    Once a day or every other day if we are tired. 4 kids, all under 8. 

  73. hoarduck Avatar

    Good damn look at all these healthy sexual relationships.

  74. taahwoajiteego Avatar

    My wife’s libido ebbs and flows. We usually go about 3 weeks with nothing, then she’s jumping my bones twice a day for 4-8 days, then nothing for another monthish. I’ve gotten used to it, so I’m okay to wait, knowing what’s cumming soon.

    Married 12 years, one kid.

  75. Jimmyx24 Avatar

    11 years together and I think once in the last 6 months. Am I happy about it? No. Do I understand it’s a lowered libido due to antidepressants and am I okay with it? Absolutely. I’d rather have a happier and healthier partner at the cost of little to no sex

  76. PariahExile Avatar

    25 years together, zero for the last 15.

  77. KAIMI01 Avatar

    Usually 2-3 times a week. The last 2 weeks it’s been about 10 times. I’m not sure what’s gotten into me? I’ve been horny and she is very accommodating. We’ve been married for 10 years and together for almost 15. I’m lucky

  78. KrazieGirl Avatar

    I’m female (sorry!), but I have the higher libido by far in our relationship. 20 years and it’s like 2x/month. HATE IT. And now he got a travel job so he’s gone all the damn time and 2x/month is sometimes impossible. He’s so tired all the time 😭

  79. EllisD1950A Avatar

    Mark me down as unhappy. it has been several years since i had sex with my wife. I keep thinking that shjje will suddenly change her mind…..not going to happen

  80. poopynips1 Avatar

    I’m out of one recently, but really it was whenever one of us wanted to. We were a terrible couple, but the sex was amazing. It’s why we lasted so long

  81. UKnowDamnRight Avatar

    My wife recently agreed to increase the amount of sex we have for both of our benefit. The goal is two to three times per week. We had sex four times this week. It was great. Probably will again tonight.

  82. Roboticpoultry Avatar

    As often as we can. And since we’re both on SSRIs, that’s not often

  83. IsAnyUsernameTaken Avatar

    After 15 years, about once every 6-8 weeks. No kids, but mobile phone.

  84. smokeypapabear40206 Avatar

    My mom wife and I have been together for over 10 years and we still have sex a minimum of once/day. I wake up before her, make her coffee and take care of our pets breakfast then I climb back in bed with her for our “morning ritual”. 😍🥰 I am absolutely spoiled and I love it!!!

  85. OrganizationDry4734 Avatar

    I guess the closest I have to a relationship is my ex-wife Arizona. She is my best friend. Stays over at my house sometimes. We take trips together. I would say once a week for sure with maybe one more in a week and there.

    I have a couple of other women in rotation but I don’t consider them relationships.

  86. No_Salad_68 Avatar

    Actual PIV about three times per week. Other stuff that leads to orgasms.for one or both of us about half a dozen times per week. I am very content with that.

  87. ConcentrateMore6131 Avatar

    Sex or the lack there of frustrates me so i choose not to discuss it at all.

  88. Jayu-Rider Avatar

    Been married more than ten years, we usually get to business 2-3 times a day.

  89. sas5814 Avatar

    Today is our 23rd anniversary. 2-3x a week.

  90. Key_Use_4634 Avatar

    Once a week, sometimes twice. 8 y marries with a 3yo daughter. My wife is a once a week type of a person, so I don’t push it for more because she really delivers when I keep it like this, more than that and I start feeling she is doing because I asked for only, and there is no way I want to loose my favorite time of the week when she is really there for me. If we are on holidays or vacation we can do it everyday, special dates like birthdays, wedding anniversaries we can do it a few times a day as well.

  91. No-Panic-1480 Avatar

    23yrs of marriage 1-2 times a week.

  92. bradtoughy Avatar

    47M and 46F, Married 18 years, two teenage kids and we’re about once a week for the most part. There’s times when life allows more or less, but we’re very comfortable with our sex life.

  93. EtHimself Avatar

    After 45 years together with my with I’m happy with the 3 or 4 times a week.

  94. jjpence57 Avatar

    Married 50 years and have GREAT. Sex 3-4 times a week. No kids is great

  95. ildadof3 Avatar

    58yo, wife 51, 15yrs together, blended fam of 3 kids now in 20’s. 5x/2wks. Sometimes more sometime less. But we’re connected and loving towards each other everyday.

  96. UserJH4202 Avatar

    I’m 74M. Wife is 71F. We make love about once every week and we’re both happy with that. We’ve been married around 20 years and have similar libidos.

  97. jeggernaut312 Avatar

    It’s more difficult with a baby, but we tend to get after it about 2-3 times a week. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Before the kid, it was almost daily. Unfortunately, the kid made us want each other more, but it’s harder to find the time.

    Im happy either way. There’s way more to our relationship and marriage than sex now. Sometimes, after a busy day, just having the moment to talk over a game of chess, actually eating dinner at the same time, and going to bed together is enough.

  98. ElectricianMD Avatar

    Once a month maybe, and no, verbally certainly not happy. Married 23 years, together 27

    I’ve been waiting for her to initiate, and she states it’s because of the typical needs

    The thing is, men typically need sex to keep connected, whereas women typically need to be connected to have sex. So, it’s a catch 22.

  99. GratefullyCurious Avatar

    For me, sex is tied 100% to an emotional attachment. I was married for more than 25 years and in the middle of my marriage i was so overwhelmed with taking care of everyone else: husband, children, house, parents, grandparents, colleagues, etc. that i was completely drained. My husband and I discussed having the quality time we needed together to keep our emotional connection but it was difficult to find the time. So, it was difficult for me to find the energy and desire for intimacy.

    Now, I make a little time for me. For many females of my generation (59) this is a difficult thing to do. This and the fact that my naturopath treated me for severe hormonal and cortisol imbalance has made a significant and beautiful change in my sexual life.

    My sex life now is incredible (at least daily and sometimes multiple times a day).

    I am sharing this because the solution to limited sex may be as simple as giving your partner some self care, emotional connection and hormonal balance. If this doesn’t work, I highly suggest couples therapy.

    Wishing you all the best 🫶🌸😃

  100. Skydog-forever-3512 Avatar

    45 years together, 2-3 times a week……my wife is a work of art.

    the secret to long term sex? It’s between the ears