How Long Can a Couple Go Without Sex Without Affecting Their Relationship? Experts Answer

Not everyone has the same sexual needs, and that is completely normal. From individual desire to the circumstances surrounding the couple, many factors can influence a lower frequency of intercourse. However, there are studies on the amount of usual sexual intercourse in couples, and these can serve as a reference to detect if there is a problem in this regard.

A 2017 study found that the average adult has sex about once a week, though other studies have confirmed that the happiest couples do it two to three times. Two sex therapy experts, Juliana Hauser and Tatiana Rivera, talk to us when to start worrying about the lack of sex in a couple.

The absence of sex is not necessarily linked to a lack of desire or the fact that attraction has disappeared. Other causes can come into play, such as fatigue, stress at work, lack of time or opportunities for intimate encounters, or even menopause. However, letting this situation drag on for too long can begin to break the foundations of the relationship, as both members feel a growing distance.

So when is it considered too long without sex? These experts say that as long as there is no dissatisfaction in either partner, there is no reason to worry too much, but still, They set a range of two to six months as a reference (*). Not having sex during this period can start to be dangerous for the relationship.Revitalize your sex life

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If you are entering this period, it is advisable to sit down and analyze the causes through frank and open communication. If it is external circumstances that prevent a normal intimate life, you will have to make an effort to reconsider them, while if there are other reasons such as boredom, routine or lack of incentives, you should try to revitalize your sex life.

There are many ways to achieve this. From romantic weekend getaways to making a bucket list of things you'd like to try for the first time or do more often. New experiences are always a breath of fresh air, so

feel free to suggest fantasies and see which ones suit you. Unfortunately, things can't always be fixed within the couple. When the problem has a deeper root or there is not a sufficient environment of trust to expose one's desires, it may be necessary to consult a sex therapist to reorient the situation so that sex, or its absence, is not the end of the relationship.

Juan Carlos Navarro Garcia