How sex can help boost positive mental health

Sex eases stress

Stress is well known to cause major health problems. Stress is caused by a variety of interconnected psychological factors and varies greatly between individuals. Nonetheless, it can cause a wide range of health difficulties, from moderate headaches to difficulty sleeping and tense muscles, to more serious issues such as a weakened immune system and chronic depression.

After an orgasm, the body releases the hormone prolactin, which often leads to drowsiness and a general feeling of relaxation. Comfort ultimately resulting in sleep is a common post-orgasm response.

One study actually found having sex every day for a full fortnight decreased anxiety. There’s also evidence suggesting regular sex lowers stress-related blood pressure.

Sex boosts confidence

Sexual activity on a regular basis, whether with a partner or alone, might make you look younger. This is attributed, in part, to the production of oestrogen during intercourse.
One study discovered a link between regular sexual activity and seeming much younger. The majority of these people were also open about their sexual orientation.

Sex has social benefits

Sex can help you connect to your partner better. Oxytocin can play a role in developing relationships and of course consistent, mutual sexual pleasure helps with bonding within a relationship.

Coupled partners often have increased relationship satisfaction when they fulfill one another’s sexual desires. You may find positive growth in your relationship when you’re able to express yourself and your sexual desires.

Sex may not be a one-size-fits-all fix to every psychological issue, it can influence how we measure our own mental health, and how we can go about improving it. See if you cannot use sex to not only feel closer to your significant other but be more in tune with yourself and your body too. Your mind will thank you for it.