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They say, “you can never get enough of a good thing!” or can you? When it comes to sex, some couples think getting busy once a month is enough, while for others, it’s not more than three times per week. When it comes to boning, we couldn’t find a magic number, since knowing when you’re having too much sex in a relationship is never clear cut, so we asked the experts.
Sex is Good
Most people who are in a relationship will agree that sex is a good thing. Sex can decrease levels of stress and boost your mood. Sex can also help you feel more relaxed. The benefits of sex range from lowering cancer and heart attacks to facilitating with bonding and intimacy with your partner. So, there is more to sex then just pleasure, and the warm and fuzzy feeling it creates. While the health benefits of having sex extends beyond the bedroom, experimenting with back to back bangs could leave you feeling uncomfortable later on.
Listen to Your Vag
Your vagina will let you know if you’ve been having too much sex. Here’s how: While the vaginal dryness that occurs during sex can be the result of an inadequate amount of foreplay, the natural lubrication of the vagina also tends to dry up with prolonged sexual penetration, according to Sherry Ross, women’s health expert in Santa Monica, California. After an extremely high frequency of sex the body loses its ability to produce the same amount of moisture as it could when you first started, and signals you to press pause. But, if the amount of sex you’re having works for you, and it is not causing you any discomfort, then your sexual frequency is fine. Vaginal tears can also occur when you have too much sex, especially if there are other conditions, such as vaginal dryness caused by a low dose of birth control pills. If your vagina starts to hurt during penetration, that can be a sign that the vaginal skin is getting irritated. So, if your lady business starts to look puffy, ask for a breather.
Bladder and Vaginal Infection
Women are also prone to bladder and vaginal infections after frequent sex which is caused by a disruption in the natural pH balance of the vagina. What makes it worse is that semen has a pH level of 7, which supports unhealthy bacteria in the vagina. That coupled with too much friction could increase the build-up of bacteria within the vagina and cause the bacteria to find its way up to the bladder, which is the cause of a urinary tract infection. To be on the safe side always remember to empty your bladder before having sex to decrease your risk of getting UTI.
Are You Addicted?
One of the telltale signs of sex addiction is when a person starts to have out of control sexual impulses, or starts to perform risky sexual acts, such as unsafe sex, or if they start to look at having sex as a solution whenever they’re feeling depressed. All or just one of these can indicate a serious problem. While there are some people who think of sex addiction as a psychiatric disorder, others view it as having a high libido.
In the end, what really matters is the quality and not the quantity of sex you’re having. If you and your partner are both happy having sex everyday it doesn’t mean you are doing it too much, but problems arise if one person is achieving more sexual satisfaction than the other. This is why couples need to be open and honest with their sexual needs, and how often they would like to get intimate with their partners. According to a study, those couples who have better communication with each other when it comes to sexual practices are more happy with their sex life and are more likely to be sexually satisfied.
So, How Much Sex is Healthy?
According to sex experts, once or twice a week is classed as having a ‘healthy sex life’ for those who are in a relationship. During the initial stages of a relationship it is normal to have sex every time you lay eyes on each other, while moving in together can also increase the frequency of sex temporarily. But, over time, couples normally find their sweet spot and have sex at a comfortable amount, whatever that may be for them.
Ending Note
At the end of the day, if sex starts to take over the most part of your day and your thoughts, if it begins to interfere with your relationships and your job, then it’s safe to say that you have reached the ‘too much’ line.
