January is usually when people promise themselves they’ll work out more, eat less sugar, or finally get serious about saving money. But one woman’s reset focused on something you can’t track on a smartwatch. Brittany Gibbons, a mother of three, decided she and her husband would have sex every day for a full year, and the story has started making the rounds again after first sparking a wave of reactions a few years back.
Her days looked like the familiar chaos so many parents recognize. There was work to juggle, schedules to manage, kids to feed, bills to pay, and laundry that never seemed to end. In that kind of routine, intimacy often drops to the bottom of the list, not because couples stop caring, but because they’re exhausted and stretched thin. Gibbons knew the idea sounded unrealistic, which was partly why she wanted to try it.
She admitted the beginning was the hardest. Instead of feeling spontaneous or romantic, it felt like another task she had to squeeze in before sleep. She described standing at the sink, taking out her contact lenses, and suddenly remembering that sex still had to happen, which made her feel even more drained. The point, she stressed, wasn’t to force anything or “check the box,” but to feel better in her own body and rebuild closeness that had slowly faded under the weight of daily life. The video you can watch here.
After a few weeks, something shifted. She said the changes didn’t stay in the bedroom, and that the habit seemed to create momentum rather than pressure. Over time, she began to look forward to that part of the day, and she noticed their connection spilling into ordinary moments. In her telling, intimacy started showing up in unexpected places around the house, like the laundry room, a closet, even the garage, making everyday life feel more playful.
Gibbons also spoke candidly about confidence. For a long time, she felt uncomfortable in her body and tried to hide, cover up, or avoid situations where she might feel exposed. As the months passed, she said she stopped shrinking away and felt more at ease in her own skin. That new comfort, in her view, strengthened the sense that they were truly close again.
Looking back four years later, she says the impact lasted even though they don’t keep a strict every-night routine now. She emphasized that daily sex isn’t the norm for most people, and that’s completely fine when work stress, kids’ activities, and life logistics take over. What stood out to her was the reminder that partners are more than roommates managing a household, and that intimacy can take different forms, not only intercourse. She described feeling like a better partner, parent, and woman because she felt present in her life again instead of just getting through the days.
Would a challenge like this feel motivating, unrealistic, or even unhelpful in your relationship, and what do you think actually keeps intimacy alive when life gets busy? Share your thoughts in the comments.
