How Often Do You Need to Have Sex to Not Be Depressed?

How Often Do You Need to Have Sex to Not Be Depressed?

Getting frisky may get you out of a funk. A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders determined how often people should have sex. The study looked at nearly 15,000 adults between the ages of 20 and 59. A survey had participants report the frequency of their sexual activity into three categories: less than once per month, more than once per month but less than once per week, and at least once per week.  It found that participants who…

According to an Ifop survey for the Gleeden dating site, 8% of French people are in an open relationship, a figure that has risen sharply over the last five years.

– I often hear from my clients that meetings with an ex-partner after a breakup, to talk calmly or give each other things, end up in bed – says psychologist Zuzanna Butryn. – We do what I advise, but still for lack of a solution – says 35-year-old Dorota.

Study reveals the number of times a person should be intimate per week to prevent depression

A study has revealed the number of times a person should have sex each week to avoid depression.There's an optimal amount of sex to have each week. Credit: Tom Merton / GettyLet's be honest, sleeping with someone will generally put a smile on your face anyway, but could this also be backed by science?According to a brand-new study, there’s an “optimal” number of times you should be having sex per week - and hitting that magic number could actual…

Happy Sex: Couples Who Have Sex Once a Week Are the Happiest, Study Finds

A new study reveals that couples who enjoy happy sex about once a week report the highest levels of relationship satisfaction.