Common marriage habit could quietly kill your sex life, expert warns
Sexual desire can change over the course of a marriage, particularly with age and major life changes — and research suggests certain lifestyle and relationship factors may also contribute to a lower libido.But changes in desire or frequency do not necessarily mean a couple’s sex life is unhealthy, according to experts.Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, said there is "no medically prescribed number that defines a healthy sex life."HOW OFTEN ARE MARRIED PEOPLE HAVING SEX?
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Sexual desire can change over the course of a marriage, particularly with age and major life changes — and research suggests certain lifestyle and relationship factors may also contribute to a lower libido.But changes in desire or frequency do not necessarily mean a couple’s sex life is unhealthy, according to experts.Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, said there is "no medically prescribed number that defines a healthy sex life."HOW OFTEN ARE MARRIED PEOPLE HAVING SEX? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE INTIMACY STANDARD IN AMERICA"What's healthy is whether both partners feel connected, satisfied and respected in their intimate relationship," she told Fox News Digital."For some couples, that may mean several times a week, while for others it may be once or twice a month. The healthiest benchmark is mutual fulfillment."Rather than comparing their sex lives to those of others, Elton encouraged couples to define what is healthy for their own relationship."Talk about what feels satisfying, how much time can pass before one or both of you starts feeling disconnected and what your warning signs are," she said.
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- Sexual desire can change over the course of a marriage, particularly with age and major life changes — and research suggests certain lifestyle and relationship factors may also contribute to a lower libido.But changes in desire or frequency do not necessarily mean a couple’s sex life is unhealthy, according to experts.Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, said there is "no medically prescribed number that defines a healthy sex life."HOW OFTEN ARE MARRIED PEOPLE HAVING SEX?
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