Opinion: The truth about conservatives and sex

One of the most powerful expressions of human intimacy is sex. Human beings are social animals, after all, and sex is an unparalleled way to express and receive love, to touch and be touched, and to bring new life into the world. No wonder that regular sex is tied to our physical and emotional health and is one of the most powerful predictors of human happiness.

Unfortunately, America is on the downslope of a “sex recession,” with the share of adults reporting weekly sex falling from 55% in 1990 to 37% today. A big reason is the retreat from marriage.

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