Can sex marathons be anything but exhausting?

As we mentioned earlier, the Times is taking back the sexy this week. And we just can't stop thinking about their article about the two couples who decided to liven up their sex-starved marriages by embarking on sex marathons--365 days and 101 days in a row, respectively. (Both the polar opposite of Ian Kerner's Sex Detox plan, which involves going on a sex strike to reinvigorate your sex life.) We're totally impressed by their commitment to the cause, and in some ways we can see how it would work, especially for the women: after all, women are often telling us that they never think to initiate sex, but once it starts, their libido kicks in and they enjoy themselves. And how many people do you know who regret having sex once they've started? It's kind of like going to the gym in some ways--getting into the habit of doing it is at least half the battle.

But on the other hand, every DAY?! For an entire YEAR? One of the women said her competitive streak came through and she even forced her husband to have sex during a bout of vertigo, just to keep on track. Not exactly what we picture when we think of spicing up your sex life. And the other woman, a Southern, Bible-loving gal, described her mission as "a hidden cross to bear." Um, hello buzz kill. The 365-day plan was her idea--a "gift" for her husband on his 40th birthday. Well, we guess it's a better way to hold onto your man than Botox. But still, we wonder how healthy it can be to keep on ----- through gritted teeth, just because you said you would.

But hey, every marathon has its Heartbreak Hill, as the article points out. And what better bonding experience than getting over that, er, hump together? Also, and not to sound all superficial or anything, but a sex marathon earns you some pretty major brag value. We're sure all their neighbors hate them for making them feel like boring old farts who watch TV in bed. ("My first reaction was please don't tell my husband," said one of their friends.) Maybe we're just competitive bitches, but there's got to be something seriously hot about being the sexual Joneses that everyone feels like they should keep up with. On your marks...

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Posted by J617angel Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:01pm PDT

I have actually thought about doing this in my relationship. Mostly because it burns a whole lot of calories while still having fun! :)

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Posted by josephine m Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:21pm PDT

i want now about me more sex?

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Posted by josephine m Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:22pm PDT

i want now about me more sex?

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Posted by maha_lakshmi140 Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:07am PDT

love meens

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Posted by mellie_rpg Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:11am PDT

Honestly I don't think it makes much sense to have a sex every day of the year. In the first place there are going to be times when you just can't do it (like when your really really sick), and in the second place not having sex all the time is also part of a good sex life (so, I believe) cause you desire that person but you can't have them. When you finally do you make it worth while. What I recommend (naturally I speak from experience) is take one day in particular and isolate yourselves completely ( I like going to a motel it gives it that dirty sex feeling even if your not doing anything special) no phone, no visitors, no cooking and NO TV (unless it porn). Then you dedicate your day to having sex when your done always freshen up, eat, talk, cuddle, stay in sexy underwear and prepare for the next round.

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Posted by bumbly Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:08am PDT

No, thanks. Just take your vitamins if you're so concerned about health and well being. The quantity of sex isn't so great as the quality of sex. Agree?

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Posted by acs1117w Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:40pm PDT

can sex marathons be anything but...BORING?

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Posted by yahaira Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:44pm PDT

If you don't enjoy having sex every day with ur husband or boyfriend is becuase u are not in love...

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Posted by Big Dog Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:32pm PDT

Amn I love sex if I could have it everyday I do it but sometimes you want to miss what you have for a little while so when it time to get down and dirty. It will be worth wild

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