Sex Keeps Seniors Happier

Survey shows a big nookie factor

By John Johnson

Posted Nov 30, 2011 6:45 PM CST

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Sex Keeps Seniors Happier — A sex life during the senior years helps with happiness, a new survey suggests. (Shutterstock)

Researchers going over surveys of married couples aged 65 or older couldn't help but notice one potential secret to a happy life in retirement: sex. Scientific American highlights the contrast:

No sex: Of these married individuals, 40% were very happy with life in general and 60% were very happy with their marriage.
Sexually active: For those having sex more than once a month, 60% were very happy with life and 80% very happy with their marriage. (The survey didn't examine responses from non-married seniors.)

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