How often are married people having sex? What to know about the intimacy standard in America

A 2024 survey by the General Social Survey (conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago) found married Americans report an average of 53 sexual encounters per year, with no 'perfect statistic' for ideal frequency. Research indicates married individuals have slightly less sex than unmarried peers, but differences are minimal. Studies suggest a weekly sexual frequency correlates with marital satisfaction, while higher frequency does not significantly improve relationship quality.