One group of married Americans is having more sex — and happier marriages
Catholics and Protestants who regularly attended religious services were more likely to rate their sex lives positively than those who attended less often or had no religious affiliation. Religious couples who attend church together may also be more vulnerable and open with one another, which could contribute to a more active sex life, an expert noted. (iStock)"Certain religious settings are really focused on rituals and traditions," Steinman said. Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
- ▪Catholics and Protestants who regularly attended religious services were more likely to rate their sex lives positively than those who attended less often or had no religious affiliation.
- ▪Religious couples who attend church together may also be more vulnerable and open with one another, which could contribute to a more active sex life, an expert noted. (iStock)"Certain religious settings are really focused on rituals and tra
- ▪Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
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Health One group of married Americans is having more sex — and happier marriages Study suggests married Catholics who attend services regularly reported some of the highest levels of sexual frequency By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published October 3, 2026 9:00am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Marriage therapist shares why churchgoers may have stronger sexual connections Jessica Steinman, a Los Angeles-based marriage therapist, discusses new findings that married couples who regularly attend church report having more frequent sex and greater sexual satisfaction than those who attend less often or not at all.
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