At this point in your relationship, sex is the best.

You have that moment when you first strip each other of your clothes, although it can still be a bit clumsy. Then there are those weeks and months where you do it on a daily basis, from quickies to very extensive sessions. And if all goes well, you eventually reach that point where you know what the other person likes with your eyes closed. Sex indeed. Coitus is a popular research topic among researchers, which we understand, and that's why they also investigated when sex between a couple is at its best.

The researchers haven't quite nailed it down yet, but they can draw a fairly clear conclusion. Research among 2800 couples showed that sex peaks at the six-month mark. The explanation is logical, because in the beginning you do fumble a bit, and around those few months together, you know exactly which buttons to press or not. In short, you do it often and enjoyably, and it's also delicious to savor.

Even though the enjoyment of sex fluctuates quite a bit, it is very clear when things start to go downhill with coitus. After a year, it's pretty much over. So keep your fingers crossed that the lovemaking at six months was so blissful that you still have something nice left after a year. By the way, it doesn't matter whether you do it often or very little after that year, the outcome is and remains the same: less. Although sex seems to naturally connect couples more, so it can never hurt to indulge in some humptydumpty more often. Just in case you need an excuse.

By the way, there is hope for those wishing for children, because the quality of sex seems to be on a rising trend again after having kids. Another silver lining: this research focuses on heterosexual couples, so it could very well be that in your LGBTQ+ relationship, it is one delightful highlight.

 
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