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Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Women who have weekly sex are happier in relationships, study finds
A new study has revealed that women who have sex at least once a week are the 'happiest' in their relationship. Scientists found 85 per cent of women who had sex once a week described themselves as 'sexually satisfied'. In contrast, only 66 per cent of women who had sex once a month reported the same level of relationship bliss, and the figure fell to 17 per cent among those who had intercourse less than this. Alexandra Janssen, author of the study and researcher at the University of Manchester, told 'While the study shows an association between frequency of sex and sexual relationship satisfaction, this is only a correlation.' Janssen added: We don't know whether women are happier because they are having more sex, if they are having more sex because they are happier, or if they are happier and having more sex because of other factors-perhaps they don't have kids. Also, the fact that women who have less sex are also less satisfied in their relationship isn't particularly surprising.' The data showed that satisfaction was also higher for women who reported more regular orgasms and rated sex as an important part of their life. Janssen went on: 'What I found interesting in the study was that, while women who orgasmed more frequently were generally happier in their sex lives, women who orgasmed 100 per cent of the time weren't the most satisfied. 'This contradicts the belief that women are most satisfied when they have an orgasm at every sexual encounter. It shows that women don't have to orgasm every time they have sex to be satisfied in their relationship. I hope that this takes the pressure off women who might struggle to achieve orgasm 100 per cent of the time.' Janssen's study also found that women who rated sex as 'very important' had happier love lives than those who did not. Other findings from the study, published in the International Journal Of Sexual Health, found that of the women surveyed those aged 18 to 24 were most likely to report being sexually satisfied. In contrast, women over the age of 45 were the least likely to report being happy with their intimate relationship. The study was based on a survey of 483 women from New Zealand who had been in a committed relationship within the past year. The authors noted their study did have some limitations. One was that being a survey, there was no way to verify if what the women reported was true. Another was that the group of predominantly heterosexual women surveyed was not very diverse, which could limit the scope of findings to other groups.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Study reveals exact number of times women should have sex per week 'to be happiest'
Women who have sex at least once a week are the 'happiest' in their relationship, according to a new study. Scientists found 85 per cent of women who had a weekly romp were 'sexually satisfied', according to a study of nearly 500 heterosexual women. In contrast, only 66 per cent of wives and girlfriends who had sex once a month reported the same level of relationship bliss. And the figure fell to 17 per cent among those women who had intercourse less than this. Author of the new study Alexandra Janssen, a researcher at the University of Manchester, said the findings show the importance of regular intimate relations. 'Women having sex less than once a week were far less likely to be satisfied in their sexual relationships,' she told The Sun. 'Therapists working with women to improve their sexual relationship satisfaction might focus on increasing the frequency of sex.' Ms Janssen's study also found that women who rated sex as 'very important' had happier love lives than those who did not. She said: 'It seems unlikely that low self-rated importance of sex causes low sexual satisfaction. That may cause women to rate the importance of sex as low as a coping strategy.' Other findings from the study, published in the International Journal of Sexual Health, found that of the women surveyed those aged 18-24 were most likely to report being sexually satisfied. In contrast, women over the age of 45 were the least likely to report being happy with their intimate relationship. Satisfaction was also higher for women who reported more regular orgasms and rated sex as an important part of their life. The study was based on a survey of 483 women from New Zealand who had been in a committed relationship within the past year. The authors noted their study did have some limitations. One was that being a survey, there was no way to verify if what the women reported was true. Another was that the group of women surveyed was not very diverse, which could limit the scope findings to other groups. YouGov figures reveal that six in 10 Britons have sex less often than once a week. One in 10 claim to have sex weekly, and 15 per cent claim to be sexually intimate more often. Regular sex doesn't just boost your mood, multiple studies have concluded that it is great for our overall health, and can even potentially help us live longer. A study by Michigan State University found women aged between 57 and 85 who still enjoyed sex were less likely to have high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Similarly, a study by Indiana University found women with healthy sex lives produce higher levels of antibodies, which can help fight off infections. Another 2013 study, by UK-based neuropsychologist Dr David Weeks, found that regular intercourse can make you look younger. He questioned more than 3,500 people about their sex lives over 10 years. Results revealed those who have regular, healthy sex lives look up to seven years younger than people who do not get intimate two-to-three times a week. Dr Weeks concluded that this was due to the release of feel good chemicals that released during intimate moments that boost circulation and reduce stress, as well as the production of human growth hormones, which promote skin elasticity.
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
How often women should have sex to be their happiest revealed in major study
Scroll down to discover which kind of women were most likely to be sexually satisfied JOY OF SEX How often women should have sex to be their happiest revealed in major study Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WEEKLY romp is the key to a woman's happiness, according to a study. Women rated their relationship satisfaction highest if they had sex at least once a week, with 85 per cent pleased with their lot. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up That compared to 66 per cent for wives and girlfriends who got it on once a month, and 17 per cent who did it less than that. Study author Alexandra Janssen, from the University of Manchester, said: 'Women having sex less than once a week were far less likely to be satisfied in their sexual relationships. "Therapists working with women to improve their sexual relationship satisfaction might focus on increasing the frequency of sex.' The study questioned 483 women in New Zealand who had been in a relationship within the past year. Read More on sex DEAR DEIDRE I found out my partner is married when he called me by another name during sex Just over half — 56 per cent — said they were sexually satisfied. Results showed that satisfaction was higher if they had sex more often, had more orgasms, rated sex as an important aspect of their life and were younger. About six in ten Brits have sex less often than once a week, polling by YouGov shows. Ten per cent say they get lucky weekly and about another 15 per cent claim to do it more often. Writing in the International Journal of Sexual Health, Ms Janssen said: 'Sexual intimacy plays an important role in romantic relationships. 'In our study, less frequent sex was associated with a lower likelihood of sexual relationship satisfaction. Women who reported having sex one to two times a month were approximately three times less likely to be satisfied than those having sex two or more times a week. The benefits of having sex 'This effect was even more pronounced for women who reported having sex less than once a month, who were 25 times less likely to be satisfied.' Women aged 18 to 24 were most likely to be sexually satisfied and over-45s least likely. Those who rated sex as very important also had happier love lives than those who did not. Ms Janssen said: 'It seems unlikely that low self-rated importance of sex causes low sexual satisfaction. That may cause women to rate the importance of sex as low as a coping strategy.'
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
How often women should have sex to be their happiest revealed in major study
A WEEKLY romp is the key to a woman's happiness, according to a study. Women rated their relationship satisfaction highest if they had sex at least once a week, with 85 per cent pleased with their lot. That compared to 66 per cent for wives and girlfriends who got it on once a month, and 17 per cent who did it less than that. Study author Alexandra Janssen, from the University of Manchester, said: 'Women having sex less than once a week were far less likely to be satisfied in their sexual relationships. "Therapists working with women to improve their sexual relationship satisfaction might focus on increasing the frequency of sex.' The study questioned 483 women in New Zealand who had been in a relationship within the past year. Just over half — 56 per cent — said they were sexually satisfied. Results showed that satisfaction was higher if they had sex more often, had more orgasms, rated sex as an important aspect of their life and were younger. About six in ten Brits have sex less often than once a week, polling by YouGov shows. Ten per cent say they get lucky weekly and about another 15 per cent claim to do it more often. Writing in the International Journal of Sexual Health, Ms Janssen said: 'Sexual intimacy plays an important role in romantic relationships. 'In our study, less frequent sex was associated with a lower likelihood of sexual relationship satisfaction. Women who reported having sex one to two times a month were approximately three times less likely to be satisfied than those having sex two or more times a week. The benefits of having sex 'This effect was even more pronounced for women who reported having sex less than once a month, who were 25 times less likely to be satisfied.' Women aged 18 to 24 were most likely to be sexually satisfied and over-45s least likely. Those who rated sex as very important also had happier love lives than those who did not. Ms Janssen said: 'It seems unlikely that low self-rated importance of sex causes low sexual satisfaction. That may cause women to rate the importance of sex as low as a coping strategy.' 1
