Recent survey data indicates that the frequency of sexual activity among married Americans varies significantly, with a notable portion reporting infrequent or no sexual encounters in the past year. The General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago with 1,893 married respondents in 2024, found that 32.5% reported having sex not at all in the last 12 months, while 11.3% reported once or twice. Further data showed 11.7% having sex about once a month, 15.3% two or three times a month, 12.9% about once a week, 12.2% two or three times a week, and 4.1% more than three times a week.
Research suggests that a decline in sexual frequency is a natural progression in long-term relationships and can be influenced by various factors. A 2014 study indicated that married individuals engaged in sexual activity approximately 55 times a year, a figure only slightly lower than the 59 times reported by their unmarried counterparts. Telehealth platform Hims' research indicates the average American adult has sex about 53 times a year, averaging a little over once per week.
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