Well, there's obviously not a number you can really use here. Even if you take into consideration the fact that everyone's body and mind (you use both when it comes to sex, and the latter more than you'd guess) is different, even any sort of measurement is kind of a joke. Are you basing it on how much sex you have every day? Every week? How many partner you have (or don't have)? The intensity of every experience? There's clearly no mathematical formula or questionnaire that will answer this question for you.

Instead, it's more of a feeling, where too much sex is when you don't want or can't have anymore of it. If we go back to the body and mind and look at those two parts of yourself separately, we can examine how you might be physically exhausted or mentally exhausted from the activity.

While it's not exactly something that anyone likes to acknowledge, your genitals can get sore. Repeated thrusting (and being repeatedly thrust into) can feel great...until it doesn't. The head of the penis and the clitoris are extremely sensitive, and that means just as they can be sources of great pleasure, any strain or constant friction can also result in very exact pain as well. Vaginal dryness and bladder infections are also possible and can make sex uncomfortable. On top of this, there's the rest of your body. Sex can be a very physical activity (when done right!), and holding this, lifting that, and rolling around several times a day or week can really add up, no matter what kind of shape you're in. Certainly this might increase as you get older, but considering how much more sexually excited you are when you're younger, you can tire out certain joints and muscles from overuse no matter what your age is. You don't need to be a medical professional to know that when sex physically hurts, you stop having sex.

While the main recommendation for what to do if your body is overwhelmed from getting it on too often is just to take it easy for a bit, if you are physically feeling fine but are bored of sex (even while having it regularly), that's another matter entirely. It might be a sign that you are tired with your relationship, and that despite efforts to keep the romance alive by having regular date nights, it just doesn't have the same spark as before.

Some people use sex as a coping mechanism for another problem or difficulty in their life that they don't want to address. Regular sex with one or a few or many partners might be the only form of intimacy and emotion that they are comfortable expressing. It's a difficult thing to properly diagnosis, especially because it might no be a problem at all. It's true in cases that some people really enjoy sex more than the average person, and the only way you can know if it's a replacement or symptom of something else is by getting to know the person better.

And if you do happen to like a sex a lot, there is definitely no problem in acknowledging that this feeling may change over time. As you get older, your focuses in life can change. Diminishing returns means that once the sex is doing absolutely nothing for you, that it simply feels like a way to pass the time during the day, it's probably a good sign that you're having too much of it.

Definitely. Even though one of the basic drives of life in general is to reproduce (and humanity has the extra bonus of having this act be an extremely pleasing one), all repetitive gestures have the possibility of becoming dulled and less appealing over time. And usually the most popular example of this is not so much 'too much sex', but 'too much of the same sex'.

In the honeymoon phase of a relationship, the hiccup for 'too much sex' will be almost entirely physical. The both of you definitely want to go at it every chance you get, and it's really only the limits of your bodies that will determine just how often you can get it done. As the relationship goes on, while the amount of sex almost always decreases, the issue is more of a mental one. Familiarity and repetitiveness can be the death of passion. Even if you and your partner are going through the motions on a regular basis,

The third type is the single man or woman, who enjoys having sex with many different people on a regular basis. While 'nymphomaniac and 'hypersexual' are not exactly medically recognized terms, they do acknowledge that there are some people out there who love having sex much more often than most of the population. While in some cases there might be a psychological reason for this (something else happened in their lives and that sex is a way of coping with it), it's also possible that some people just enjoy orgasms more than everyone else. But that

For too much of our image-obsessed society, sex is held in such high esteem, that is the thing to accomplish worth bragging about, and so much of what we buy, how we dress and act all revolve around ultimately getting naked and having it. That's why it's no surprise that people who might get tired of having sex might think at first that something is wrong with them. It's been drummed into their heads from a far too young age (teenage years and beyond) that sex is a cool thing that should always be pursued, and that you have to devoted a sizeable chunk of your time and energy (and money) to make it happen.

Which is why people might not want to be open and honest about being tired of it, and will continue to seek out sex (either with the same partner or others) in order to feel normal again, even though the most normal thing might be taking a break for awhile. Whether in a relationship or out, there is always a time for reflection, especially if you haven't been feeling the same about certain aspects of your life, and sex could have been a big part of it.

If you are a relationship, certainly tell your partner. If you are deeply in love with each other and the reason you're stopping is because your physically worn out, they should definitely understand, and this just gives you some time off as both your libidos can slowly rise up again. But if it's more of a mental situation, be honest with your partner here, too. It's not fair to you that you should make yourself available only for their pleasure. Maybe just by talking about it will make you feel much more relaxed, and at least open to try options to make things better.

If the problem is strictly pain and irritation with the genitals, then the easiest remedy is just to cool to for awhile. And if there is possibly of a bladder infection, get it treated immediately and suspend any sexual activity until you're healthy again. Same goes for any soreness in your back, knees, or anywhere else that might be sore from whatever position you've regularly found yourself in. Like all physical activities, sex can take a toll, and that means going on the DL for awhile until you get back to one hundred percent. This downtime is actually a good opportunity to try a lot of other activities, including things you would never have considered before. From painting to learning an instrument to bird watching to board games, the amount of other hobbies that can lose yourself in are practically endless. You can even take a class about sex if you want.

All these options are also available if the problem's more of a psychological one, but if your body is still in tip-top condition, perhaps another physical activity would make a great temporary replacement. Join an exercise class, take up jogging, or join an intramural sports league. You don't have to be an athlete to try any of these, and social encounters with other people can really be a huge plus when it comes to feeling better about yourself (and depending on your relationship status at this point, you might find the exact person who can light that spark in your loins again).

If you are in a relationship while this happens, keeping you and your partner happy during your recovery period is the most important thing. They have to understand that you are taking a break, and you have to understand that they have needs as well, and while this might sound like it's leading to something like an open relationship, that's a pretty extreme example. Even engaging in cybersex or sexting even though you're sharing the same bed is nice way to keep a little spice going until you feel all better.

Supplicating it with other activities that you do as a couple is a great way to keep the relationship strong, but also a way to learn a bit more about each other. Trying out a dance class or going to the theatre might become a new activity you both are looking forward to. Looking at this unfortunate turn of events as positive in other parts of your life means you'll be in a better state of mind when your interest in sex does return.

Maybe you've been able to give yourself a clean bill of health (maybe the penis head is no longer sore, or your knees are loving the new ointment), or you're suddenly in a much better headspace than before, and now you can wait to get back at it. But it's important not to overdo on your first rodeo back. If you're not in a relationship and are right back into the dating app world, remember to remain discerning and sensible, and not make a commitment to hook up with the first person that gets back to you. You might have such a good time that you'll have forgotten that it was only a fling, and you might get emotionally hurt all over again because you were hoping to see them again right away.

If you're in a relationship, regardless of the reason that you're feeling more active and horny than before, you and partner should certainly take it slow at first, and not just for the sake of physical body, but as to keep the anticipation for more still burning strong. If the problem was having too much sex, don't repeat the problem by having too much of it too quickly, as soon as you're feeling more energized and positive about it. You might have to look at it like something as diet, where you can only 'splurge' from time to time.

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