Relationships3 min(s) read
Published 11:52 01 Jun 2026 GMT
Committing to anything for an entire year is prospectively an arduous task, especially when it involves physical engagement, and after a couple ambitiously vowed to have sex every single day for a year, they unsurprisingly revealed there was one particular area that it physically impacted.
Keeping romance alive in a long-term relationship isn't always straightforward. Between work commitments, family responsibilities, and everyday stress, intimacy can often take a back seat. For Brittany Gibbons, however, the biggest obstacle was her own body confidence.
Explaining to Good Housekeeping, Brittany recalled how her self-image changed after having her third child.
"Shortly after having my third child, I remember getting out of the shower, catching a glimpse of myself in the mirror, and wondering, 'Who let my mom in here?'"
The moment had a considerably lasting impact on her confidence. "From that point on, I didn't let myself be naked."
Brittany began hiding her body whenever possible and avoided being completely undressed in front of her husband, Andy.
Over time, she became concerned that he might not even remember what her body looked like.
Her outlook changed after a conversation with a friend who revealed she and her husband had been intimate every day since getting married.
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Inspired by the idea, Brittany decided to try a similar challenge, hoping it would help her confront her insecurities.
"Andy, as expected, was on board," she said. "And for a whole year, save for being parted by travel or the stomach flu, we had sex with each other."
Initially, the commitment felt more like a task than something enjoyable. But as the months passed, Brittany noticed positive changes in both her confidence and her marriage.
The couple became more affectionate, spent more time connecting emotionally and physically, and developed a stronger sense of intimacy. After around three months, Brittany found herself becoming far less critical of her appearance.
"I was no longer hyper-aware of the sounds my curvy body was making," she explained.
"Like the way my thighs clapped together or my tummy smacked his."
As her confidence grew, Brittany became comfortable being naked around her husband and no longer felt anxious about being seen or touched.
Although the year-long challenge ended several years ago, she says the lessons from the experience remain.
The couple no longer feels the need to be intimate every day, but they continue to prioritise their relationship and make time for each other.
Looking back on the challenge, Brittany joked: "I'll admit, my pelvis and thighs welcomed the rest."
She said the experience taught them that intimacy is about much more than physical connection. Small gestures of care can be just as meaningful, whether that's spending quality time together or remembering simple things that make each other happy.
Reflecting on what she learned, Brittany wrote: "I learned that I am a better wife, a better mother and a better woman when I take the time to be secure in my relationship and selfish about feeling good about myself."
She concluded by saying that regular intimacy isn't a guarantee of a perfect marriage, but it has helped strengthen her self-confidence and relationship.
"Having regular sex with my husband isn't making my marriage divorce-proof or immune to infidelity or angst, but it is helping me feel confident enough in my skin to survive it if it does happen."
