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How much sex are other couples having?

"People's sex lives ebb and flow around life circumstances, like work, children or illness. The amount of sex a couple has dropped off after the 'honeymoon period' (anywhere from six months to two years). A recent Australian study revealed that couples in long-term relationships were having sex about 3.5 times a month, and a global study found that long-term couples have sex twice a month." - Tanya Koens, sexologist.

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