Why committed couples have better sex.(Lifestyles)

From: Jet | Date: December 6, 2004| Author: Christian, Margena A. | Copyright information

Single people aren't having good sex like committed couples, including those married. At least that's what a recent sex survey poll found.

People in relationships, according to a "Primetime Live" survey, are more sexually satisfied than those who are single. The study found that 97 percent of Americans in married or committed relationships are satisfied with their sex life. It also found that 75 percent of those surveyed found marriage more enjoyable than dating.

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