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Sex Q&A: Is There Such a Thing as Having Too Much Sex?

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The Nest Q&AIs there such a thing as having too much sex? My husband and I have sex at least once a day, sometimes more. We’ve been going at this pace for almost five years.

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Most couples find that after 6 to 12 months, things cool down, and sex becomes much less frequent -- so you are a couple in a million! There’s absolutely no need for you to worry that either or both of you will burn out. What’s important is that you feel you can be honest with each other and pipe up if you’re not in the mood. For example, if one of you is tired or stressed out, it’s important that the other understands sex may not be on the menu that night (and is cool with that). Otherwise, go ahead and enjoy!

Nestpert Dr. Pam Spurr, author of Make Love All Night & Talk to Him in the Morning and Naughty Tricks and Sexy Tips: A Couple's Guide to Uninhibited Sexual Pleasure

-- The Nest Editors

Mar 17, 2009

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Some advice for couples suffering from frquent "headaches:" The more you have sex, the more you WANT to have sex!

by thisishalloween on Aug 22, 2009

Heck no!! Enjoy it!! If there comes a time when you can't keep up with the current pace, be open about it & with time it will come back. Its true...the more you do, the more you want!

by kristel521 on Jun 21, 2010

Never can be too much!!

by vanessac4 on Mar 02, 2011

My husband would love to have sex 2-3 times a day everyday of the week. I am happy with 3-4 times a week (I could go longer without it). Any advice?

by lsvit25 on Mar 24, 2011