How often should you be making whoopee?

It’s no surprise that a couple’s sex lives slow down a bit with age – and that’s perfectly natural. 

According to General Social Survey, which tracks American sexual behavior, couples in their 20s have sex 111 times per year, or 2 to 3 times per week, on average, with frequency dropping steadily, about 20 percent per decade. Of course those are just averages. Other factors such as children, health, medication, workload, hormones and lack of trust or communication can take a big toll on those numbers.

Robert Weiss, a behavioral health expert, says less sex does not automatically equate to less love, happiness and fulfillment. For most couples, especially those who've been together for a number of years, companionship, reliability and a sense of mutual trust are far more meaningful than a lot of hot, sweaty sex. At any age, we should focus on quality, not quantity. Trying to force the issue for frequency’s sake can backfire and diminish the satisfaction factor.