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How often do you have sex?

166 replies

pinkandblue89 · 01/04/2024 15:39

Nosey Nelly over here but just genuinely curious how often you have sex if you are in a committed relationship?

We go through peaks and lows depending on the time of the month and I was curious how it fluctuates for other couples.

Happy to answer any questions anyone have 🤣☺️

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Aramiss · 01/04/2024 19:37

Can't really average it. Some months once a week, other months not at all.

I find it we're at home with our 4 year old it's the last thing on our mind.
Cheeky night away? Once or twice in a day!

UnderappreciatedTeacher · 01/04/2024 19:38

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coastalhawk · 01/04/2024 19:39

Once a week probably, sometimes more sometimes less.

JohannFaust · 01/04/2024 19:40

Well, quite often now you mention it.
Ever since my pact with the Devil things have really picked up on that front (and back - let's not be coy about it. After all you raised it - 'scuse the pun - in the first place.)

pinksunglasses · 01/04/2024 19:42

JohannFaust · 01/04/2024 19:40

Well, quite often now you mention it.
Ever since my pact with the Devil things have really picked up on that front (and back - let's not be coy about it. After all you raised it - 'scuse the pun - in the first place.)

🤣🤣🤣

ManticThais · 01/04/2024 19:44

Well it's the money. I have no interest in sex or dating other men and I would be far worse off financially. We already sleep separately and mostly live independently. I also dont mind if he has a fwb as do him me. If he leaves me it's fine, I will miss the material comforts but we will always be in each others lives due to too many ties. I just don't see why I would make myself poor when he is happy enough to carry on with me like this. I think romcom type of happiness at 10+ years is a lie, I think it's friendship and being content enough.

pinksunglasses · 01/04/2024 19:52

ManticThais · 01/04/2024 19:44

Well it's the money. I have no interest in sex or dating other men and I would be far worse off financially. We already sleep separately and mostly live independently. I also dont mind if he has a fwb as do him me. If he leaves me it's fine, I will miss the material comforts but we will always be in each others lives due to too many ties. I just don't see why I would make myself poor when he is happy enough to carry on with me like this. I think romcom type of happiness at 10+ years is a lie, I think it's friendship and being content enough.

It definitely does exist. I’m not saying this to boast or rub it in, just so that you know it’s possible in case you ever decide you do want that.

I’ve been with my husband since we were 17 and we’re mid 30s now - we genuinely are as in love as we ever were, more probably as we’ve been through so much. I still get butterflies when I hear his key in the door and the sex is electric. It’s possible. ❤️

CutiePatooties · 01/04/2024 19:54

I can’t remember the last time, but then I have put on 6 stone so I can’t say I blame him.

orangeafter · 01/04/2024 19:56

Usually twice a week.

I have 2 kids of preschool age and work 3 days a week in a stressful job.
DH does sometimes 12 hour shifts, we are not relaxed enough to have sex more often 😂

Happyandglorious98 · 01/04/2024 20:00

About 3 times a week
when on my period It’s Anal for me

Chelsea26 · 01/04/2024 20:00

About 5 times a week - normally in the morning or while WFH, very rarely at bedtime.

xxxndbm · 01/04/2024 20:00

30 here

about 9 times per year I’d say, however I would happily never have it 😂

pinkandblue89 · 01/04/2024 20:00

@Happyandglorious98 I want to try anal but can't get past the tip it literally makes me squeal 🤣🤣

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Jokl · 01/04/2024 20:02

A little less these days than before having our toddler, I’d say probably 2-3 times a week. Together 10 years, both in our early thirties.

jf1992x · 01/04/2024 20:04

Haven't since 2022. Before then once since 2021. In the process of leaving my partner tho 🤣

JustJessi · 01/04/2024 20:07

When not pregnant, probably less than once a week, and that is plenty for us.

But, right now, we won’t be having sex again until after the baby is born… it’s just too uncomfortable!

jf1992x · 01/04/2024 20:12

pinkandblue89 · 01/04/2024 20:00

@Happyandglorious98 I want to try anal but can't get past the tip it literally makes me squeal 🤣🤣

It feels absolutely grim just don't do it 🤮🤣 I'm so glad I'm not a gay man!

Happyandglorious98 · 01/04/2024 20:14

pinkandblue89 · 01/04/2024 20:00

@Happyandglorious98 I want to try anal but can't get past the tip it literally makes me squeal 🤣🤣

I go in dry most times 😂😂😂😂 just used to it now really I’m nearly hitting 30!
it’s not actually about Anal that’s the problem for me it’s afterwards that no one mentioned to me about 😂😂😂

just last week I ‘did’ it hour later jumped over for my weekly shop 4 isles in had to abandon the trolley and run to the toilet and I ran straight in to the disabled loo as I new what was coming 🤣🤣🤣🤣

MrKDilkington · 01/04/2024 20:21

Been together 20 years. Once a week. Both happy with that.

2ndchoice · 01/04/2024 20:43

6 weeks after finding about wifes (48) 2nd affair over 18 years married, I'm (41), 2 dc in teens. We are currently hysterical bonding both of us, I'm coming home from work early to her in lingerie waiting, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day every day. Going through marriage counselling but we just mad about each other. How I've handled the affair has really turned her head..I've been calm, last time I was violent. Its made her see me in a different light. Also her mate who's 28 has made it known she wants me. I think this opened her eyes to what she's throwing away now she's like a teenager with me.

SanFranBear · 01/04/2024 20:54

Goodness... this thread! I know it's about sex but it's not normally so graphic on the relationship board, my pearls are well and truly clutched!

MugshotMoggy · 01/04/2024 21:15

Once this year! It’s fantastic when we do but meh. He doesn’t try and I can’t be bothered either. It’s sad really.

FizzyStream · 01/04/2024 21:18

About three or four times a month. Both work FT and have two primary aged kids.

DH would probably like twice as much and I'd be perfectly happy with half as much but then I'm on antidepressants and my libido is nonexistent so we meet in the middle. So to speak.

PurpleFlower1983 · 01/04/2024 21:21

Usually about once a fortnight, but we’re on a 5 week dry spell. We have 2 young children who struggle with sleep and we are both constantly knackered! It used to be a lot more frequently and I hope we can get back to that!

Flopsy145 · 01/04/2024 21:21

Pre pregnancy, probably 3-4 times a week, now I'm pregnant 1-2, and some non penetrative action. However I'm also very happy to give oral so often do that at least 1-2 a week as well, sometimes more.