Intimacy and Women's Happiness: The Optimal Frequency of Intercourse

A new study has shed light on the relationship between the frequency of sexual intercourse and women's satisfaction with their romantic and sexual lives.

The study, which included approximately 500 women, focused on investigating the extent to which the frequency of sexual intercourse correlates with levels of happiness and satisfaction in intimate relationships. It also examined several factors influencing this relationship, such as the importance of sex to women, their age, and their personal experiences.

The study found that 85% of women who had sex at least once a week reported high sexual satisfaction, compared to only 66% of those who had sex once a month and 17% of those who had sex less frequently.

Researcher Alexandra Jansen, from the University of Manchester, confirmed that regular intimate relationships play a key role in enhancing sexual happiness in women, noting that increasing the frequency of sexual intercourse may be a focus of psychotherapy to improve sexual satisfaction.

Although the study relied on a self-administered survey with limitations such as a lack of diversity among participants, its findings are consistent with other data suggesting that regular sex not only improves mood but also promotes overall health and may even prolong life.

Studies have shown that older women who regularly engage in sexual activity are less likely to develop conditions such as high blood pressure, and a healthy sex life also boosts immunity.

In another study, researcher David Weeks found that having sex two to three times a week helps maintain a youthful appearance. It releases chemicals that lift mood, improve circulation, and reduce stress, in addition to stimulating hormones that help maintain skin elasticity.

These findings confirm that regular sexual intercourse is not just a pleasure, but an important part of women's mental and physical health across all stages of life.

The study was published in the International Journal of Sexual Health.