Can You Be Happy in a Relationship Without Sex?

63% of French women without sex report happiness in relationships, showing sex isn't essential for love.

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Can You Be Happy in a Relationship Without Sex?

63% of French women without sex report happiness in relationships, showing sex isn't essential for love.

In brief

63% of French women without sex report happiness in relationships, showing sex isn't essential for love. 63% of French women without sex report satisfaction in their current romantic life, proving happiness doesn't require sex. Originally reported by Psychologies.

Sex Not Essential for Happiness

La sexualité n'est pas le ciment du couple. Many believe sex is necessary for a happy relationship.

63% of French Women Report Satisfaction

63% of french women without sex report satisfaction in their current romantic life, according to an ifop study.

26% Have No Sex But Stay Happy

26% of french women in relationships have no sex but report happiness, showing sex isn't essential for love.

44% Say Sex Doesn't Matter for Happiness

44% of women without sex say sex isn't important for being happy in love, focusing on daily care.

32% Share Intimacy Without Penetration

32% of women without sex share non-penetrative intimacy, like caresses and massages, in the past year.

67% Want More Tenderness

67% of women without sex say they need more daily affection and attention to feel happy.

What it means

63% of French women without sex report satisfaction in their current romantic life, proving happiness doesn't require sex.

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