# Is having Sex every day a Good thing? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 19, 2004, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975 "2004-02-19T06:59:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2004, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/21 "2004-02-19T21:45:35Z")
> [@Ashes](#): > > I don’t eat red meat worth mentioning … You mean not very often, or is this about the sex? ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2004, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/22 "2004-02-19T21:50:40Z")
> [@Starguard](#): > > Some people would consider me a very lucky person to have the girl that I have, but we seem to have sex just about every day of the week, (sometimes twice in the same day). Is this normal? Believe me I’m not complaining at all about it, its just that I seem to be a lot weaker than I once was and neither one of us seem to be able to leave each other alone. Its almost like we’re both addicted to each other. I really love watching her undress at night and she says the same about me, but its all starting to take its toll on both my health and appearance. What can we do to control our desires. I feel really silly about going to a counselor because I really don’t want it to seem like its a “problem”. I just think that in order to gain my strength back we need to slow down a little. What can I do? > > Please Advise I think I…no, wait. I definately hate you. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ashes\_Ashes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@Ashes\_Ashes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashes_Ashes)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2004, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/23 "2004-02-19T22:18:31Z")
> [@lieu](#): > > You mean not very often, or is this about the sex? Hee! I figured it’d take at least two posts before somebody responded to that little slip o’ the keyboard. As for the answer, I don’t like to toot my own horn, but… :eek: Hey! Even the smileys have turned on me. I’ll just let you pick the answer you like best, darling **Lieu.** Now to step away from the computer before I blow, I mean ruin, oh _heck_. ---
**Author:** ![Dangerosa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Dangerosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dangerosa)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2004, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/24 "2004-02-19T22:58:24Z")
Every relationship I’ve had has started that way, so its a normal pattern - at least in my experience (in my experience, it slows down after a couple of months - and slows down ALOT with pregnancy and the resulting children). And yes, it can take a toll. You need to remember to do things like eat, sleep and go to work. But I’ve never had it affect my health or appearance (oh, yeah, you need to remember to shower - together if you must). I do remember a D+ in Russian that I think was the direct result of sex over memorizing vocabulary. Talk to her. Let her know your concerns. Its ok to say no, even when you really want to. And remember to talk to one another. Sex is great, but make sure that if the embers die a little you have someone you can have a conversation with. “Great in Bed” is a feature to a relationship package - hopefully it isn’t the whole package. ---
**Author:** ![hyjyljyj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/0ea827/32.png) [@hyjyljyj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hyjyljyj)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2004, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/25 "2004-02-19T23:16:35Z")
When I was 18, my girlfriend and I averaged 2-6 times per day, no problem. I had more energy than a tasmanian devil. You don’t state your age, but it sounds as if you may not be getting enough genuine exercise. Contrary to popular belief (and fervent wish), sex is not considered by many physiologists to be particularly good exercise, either aerobically or for building muscle. It’s marginal at best–in part because it doesn’t last long enough, usually. (Except in my case, of course. \>:^D) You need ENERGY. And since a chemical is released into the bloodstream at orgasm that causes sleepiness and decreased blood pressure (maybe you’ve noticed), getting physically fit will go a long way to improving the hellish nightmare that is your life. So will getting at least seven hours of sleep nightly, drinking enough water (half gallon to a gallon a day) and taking a good multivitamin supplement. Get the kind that will dissolve by itself if you drop it in a glass of water–then you know the nutrients are bioavailable. Workers cleaning out septic tanks have found whole Centrum tablets in there, with the logo still readable on the pill. Not so good. ---
**Author:** ![OneYogini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b9e5f3/32.png) [@OneYogini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneYogini)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/26 "2004-02-20T01:01:49Z")
hey hy, how _you_ doin?? LMAO!!! ---
**Author:** ![Starguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Starguard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starguard)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/27 "2004-02-20T07:43:06Z")
> [@Ashes](#): > > I would like the opportunity to test this theory out for myself. In the name of furthering science ‘n’ all y’know. Purely selfless, I assure you. > > How about your iron levels? I don’t eat red meat worth mentioning and my iron can get low. It’s a nasty draggy feeling and not recommended. Ya know I’ve read somewhere else before that Iron plays a very big role in ones ability to perform at almost anything for long periods without getting tired easily. I think I’m gonna start there…Well…off to GNC I go. ``` Thanks everyone :cool: ``` ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/28 "2004-02-20T08:24:00Z")
I’ll tell you what, **Starguard** … When you feel like you can’t handle it anymore, _you_ go ahead and take a break and _I’ll_ nail your girlfriend 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Monkeytoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/977dab/32.png) [@Monkeytoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monkeytoes)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/29 "2004-02-20T17:45:35Z")
> [@Starguard](#): > > Ya know I’ve read somewhere else before that Iron plays a very big role in ones ability to perform at almost anything for long periods without getting tired easily. I think I’m gonna start there…Well…off to GNC I go. Be careful with iron supplementation. Because men do not get rid of iron monthly (as women do), there is a real possibility of overloading your system. Evidence so far suggests a correlation between high iron levels and heart disease. [Iron and Heart Disease](http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4604) Before supplementing, I’d heartily suggest a blood test to see if you’re truly deficient. Most likely, you aren’t and just need more sleep and good-quality food (not sure if you eat a lot of junk/fast food, but thought I’d throw that in there). ---
**Author:** ![Rocketeer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocketeer/32/4437_2.png) [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/30 "2004-02-20T18:01:06Z")
Is having Sex every day a Good thing? Oh, yes, heck yes. But if you keep it up long enough, even with “precautions” eventually she’s going to get pregnant, so you should be thinking about what you’re going to do when that happens. ---
**Author:** ![vetbridge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5e925/32.png) [@vetbridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vetbridge)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/31 "2004-02-20T18:39:45Z")
> [@Starguard](#): > > starting to take its toll on both my health and appearance. I don’t get it. Your appearance? Are you going to work with dried “stuff” on your face or what? ---
**Author:** ![Starguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Starguard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starguard)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/32 "2004-02-20T19:16:08Z")
> [@vetbridge](#): > > I don’t get it. Your appearance? Are you going to work with dried “stuff” on your face or what? GOD NO :rolleyes: What I meant by my appearance is that I’ve been losing a noticible amount of weight lately and I am finding it harder to pick up and move heavy things…Things that I once could move around with ease I am beginning to struggle with. I am starting to feel weak alot…It was recommended to me that I should take in more iron. I am starting to do that now 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Starguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Starguard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starguard)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/33 "2004-02-20T19:18:03Z")
> [@Monkeytoes](#): > > Be careful with iron supplementation. Because men do not get rid of iron monthly (as women do), there is a real possibility of overloading your system. Evidence so far suggests a correlation between high iron levels and heart disease. > > [Iron and Heart Disease](http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4604) > > Before supplementing, I’d heartily suggest a blood test to see if you’re truly deficient. Most likely, you aren’t and just need more sleep and good-quality food (not sure if you eat a lot of junk/fast food, but thought I’d throw that in there). Thanks! I am DEFINITELY going to take this into consideration. ---
**Author:** ![Starguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Starguard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starguard)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/34 "2004-02-20T19:21:13Z")
> [@dutchboy208](#): > > I’ll tell you what, **Starguard** … When you feel like you can’t handle it anymore, _you_ go ahead and take a break and _I’ll_ nail your girlfriend 😉 ROFL - 😃 😃😃 ---
**Author:** ![vetbridge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5e925/32.png) [@vetbridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vetbridge)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/35 "2004-02-20T19:37:21Z")
> [@Starguard](#): > > I am finding it harder to pick up and move heavy things…Things that I once could move around with ease I am beginning to struggle with. I am starting to feel weak alot. Your gf doesn’t have Kryptonite vaginitis, does she? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/36 "2004-02-20T20:14:21Z")
Heres the fundamental question… Do you do anything together besides have sex ? Or do you go off in seperate rooms and do your own thing? I’m told its possibly to be sexually addicted to a person … but is theres something backing it up likle love or strong friendship? It sounds like theres more concerns here than health reasons … ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/37 "2004-02-20T20:47:33Z")
> [@Starguard](#): > > GOD NO :rolleyes: What I meant by my appearance is that I’ve been losing a noticible amount of weight lately and I am finding it harder to pick up and move heavy things…Things that I once could move around with ease I am beginning to struggle with. I am starting to feel weak alot…It was recommended to me that I should take in more iron. I am starting to do that now 🆒 There’s only one reason for this… she’s a succubus! ---
**Author:** ![RitzyRae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aca169/32.png) [@RitzyRae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitzyRae)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/38 "2004-02-20T21:29:04Z")
Mercy! Take a break once in a while! But seriously, make sure you aren’t ill for any other reason. Go to the doctor for a physical and bloodwork. If you check out fine, well… good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2004, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/39 "2004-02-20T22:12:01Z")
Is having sex every day a good thing? I… _sob_ …wouldn’t know. ---
**Author:** ![scotandrsn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@scotandrsn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scotandrsn)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2004, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975/40 "2004-02-21T07:15:38Z")
Yes it is a good thing! [A recent study](http://www.mindfully.org/Health/2003/Masturbating-Prostate-Cancer16jul03.htm) concludes that men who ejaculate at least five times per week greatly reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer, because some naturally occurring seminal fluids can be carcinogenic if they stay in the body too long. Yes! Men really DO “gotta have it”… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-sex-every-day-a-good-thing/229975.md?page=3)