Half of American adults (51%) feel that sex is a critical part of a strong relationship, according to the Associated Press and LifeGoesStrong.com. 
A majority of those aged 18-29 (52%) and 30-44 (71%) say so, compared to 45% of 45-65 year olds and 29% of those aged 66 and older.
Half (50%) think sex becomes less important to most people as they get older, whereas 45% say it is just as important to older people as it is to younger people. Only 5% say it becomes more important as people age. Those aged 66 and older are significantly more likely to say sex becomes less important (76%) than to say it remains as important (23%) or becomes more important (2%).
Source: “Relationships Survey,” Associated Press Polls, 75 Ninth Ave., 5th Fl., New York, NY 10011; 212-240-5467; surveys.ap.org.
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