Whether you are married or in a long-term relationship, you may often wonder, how much sex should I have? It's an age-old question that comes up again and again but can

Whether you are married or in a long-term relationship, you may often wonder, how much sex should I have? It's an age-old question that comes up again and again, but can you have a happy relationship without sex? According to data from YouGov, only 27 percent of the British population has physical sex every week. The most surprising thing is that more than a quarter (29 percent) of the people asked in the Relate survey said that their relationship was 'sexless'.

People in their late 20s are more likely to have regular sex than any other age group, with 43 percent of 25 to 29-year-olds having sex in a typical week. All this raises the question: Is sex everything if a marriage is to survive?

What Experts Say

Some experts say that no, sex does not always equate to 'success' and the lack of it does not have to be a death knell for a relationship. But, you need to be on the same page. Relationship and sexuality expert Courtney Boyer says that sex is not essential. The importance of sex depends on the purpose of a relationship.

How important is physical relationship in today's relationships?

Unfortunately, most late marriages put a lot of pressure on each partner to meet all of the other's needs and that's simply not right. Courtney Boyer explains that in most romantic relationships there is too much emphasis on sex (especially in the beginning) but what I have realized is that marriages do not need sex to be successful. If one or both partners don't desire sex, the relationship can still go on, but only the individual can decide how important sex is to them and the relationship.

Importance of conversation for improving physical relations:

Conversation is of great importance for improving physical relations. If you are deprived of physical relations in married life, then talk to your partner about this. Tell them that you need physical relations and what you think about it. Keep the following things in mind while talking about physical relationships.

Be calm and polite: When you talk to your partner about physical relations, be calm and polite. Do not show anger or irritability.

Be clear and concise: Tell your partner that you need physical contact and what you feel about it. Express your ideas clearly and concisely.

Be considerate of the other partner's feelings: Be considerate of your partner's feelings too. Don't let them feel that you are blaming them.

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