A woman who engaged in daily intimacy with her husband for an entire year has shared the experience’s physical and emotional effects on her, as well as the most significant insights she gained from it.
For many, the idea of a partner eager for intimacy every day may seem ideal, but as someone who’s attempted to keep up with such a pace even briefly, I can assure you it can be exhausting!
Brittany Gibbons embraced this daily commitment, which had a positive effect on her mental well-being, boosting her confidence in her body and making her more engaged during intimate moments.
Initially, for the first half of the year, she described concealing her body with a camisole, which is a type of nightgown. However, as her journey progressed, she felt less compelled to hide her stomach.
“For the first time, I was more concerned with every part of sex that felt good than finding a flattering angle to hide my stomach or back fat,” Brittany wrote for Women’s Health.
“My body was being enjoyed by the both of us, equally.”
By the conclusion of the year, her confidence had only increased.
“A year in, I stopped wearing clothes entirely,” she joked, noting that her children would likely be the first to take notice.
Beyond the boost in body confidence, Brittany reflects on how the year-long dedication taught her and her spouse valuable lessons about marriage, intimacy, and mutual expectations.
Regarding the lessons learned, she shared: “First, we learned that it’s hard, and that’s normal. The majority of people around you are not having sex every single day. They’re busy being stressed at work, coordinating their kids’ soccer schedules, and paying bills. Fitting sex into all of that is difficult, but, for us, it’s necessary.
“Sex is what reminds us we’re intimate partners and not just roommates in charge of keeping kids alive.”
She also discovered why prioritizing intimacy was crucial for her and her husband. For them, it was more than just a physical endeavor—it was a way to reaffirm their partnership beyond the logistics of managing a household.
Amid the chaos of raising children and maintaining daily life, sex became a key element in reinforcing their romantic connection.
By year’s end, Brittany noted they had a clearer understanding of what worked for them, enabling them to integrate that level of intimacy into their lives without adhering to an impractical routine.