As many as 20 percent British women never have sex, a latest survey by magazine by Top Santé reveals.
The survey of over 1000 women aged between 35 and 55 found that 10 percent got in to bed with their partners less than three times a year and 60 percent of those polled had sex twice a month or even less.
"The findings were shocking and sad, especially in light of the fact that sex makes us feel good which helps us live longer and it's free! I think women can feel under pressure to have mind-blowing love lives, but actually the intimacy of everyday sex is enough - a "quickie" can give us genuine health benefits and truthfully sex begets more sex," said Jane Druker, editor of Top Santé magazine.
The poll also found that women who were involved in sexual activities more than twice in a week said they were "very happy" compared to only 15 per cent who had sex every two to three months, reported the Daily Mail.
Around 59 per cent of women admitted that if their sexual life was more active they would be more happy.
"When couples tell me, "Sex is no longer important once you've been together forever", I beg to differ loudly. Sex is not a luxury, it is vital. It decreases stress, boosts the immune system and gives us an important sense of wellbeing,' sex expert Tracey Cox told the Mail.
Past studies have shown that having an active sexual life helps lower blood pressure, heart disease and gives one better self-esteem.
