32.5% of Married Americans Reported No Sex in 12 Months as Therapist Urges Weekly Reconnection
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 16
32.5% of Married Americans Reported No Sex in 12 Months as Therapist Urges Weekly Reconnection
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 16
Summary
32.5% of married U.S. adults told the General Social Survey they had no sex at all in the past 12 months, while just 4.1% reported sex more than three times a week.
Dr. Anna Elton said stress, busy family life, hormone issues and a faded relationship spark often drive the drop in intimacy, adding that a "sexless marriage" typically means 10 or fewer sexual encounters a year.
About once a week is the national norm, Elton said, and she urged couples to rebuild emotional connection first through regular check-ins, gratitude and at least one intentional tech-free night together.
Elton also recommended restoring novelty and flirtation through A-to-Z date nights, plus small bonding rituals such as a 20-second hug or six-second kiss to help revive connection.