Think You’re Not Having “Enough” S€x? A Psychologist Says You’re Probably Wrong
A leading psychologist is challenging one of the biggest myths about relationships — and it might instantly make couples feel better about their s€x lives.
Dr Karen Gurney, a clinical psychologist and psychosexual therapist, has revealed what a healthy s€x life really looks like — and why so many people feel turned off from intimacy, even when love is still very much there.
The Biggest Lie Couples Believe About S€x
According to Dr Gurney, many couples believe they should be having s€x three times a week. In reality, that expectation is completely disconnected from how most people actually live.
“The average British couple has s€x closer to three times a month,” she explains. “And for people in midlife, it’s usually around twice.”
That gap between expectation and reality is where anxiety creeps in. People start worrying there’s something wrong with their relationship — when there often isn’t.
It’s Not About How Often — It’s About How It Feels
Dr Gurney stresses that science shows no direct link between the frequency of s€x and relationship satisfaction.
In fact, she says:
