Can sex help your mental health?

So when you're feeling stressed or down and a bit shit, the last thing on your mind is usually sex. But there's some studies that show that sex can actually benefit your mental health.

Stress

So sex can help you to relax and take your mind off everyday worries and anxieties. Having sexual intercourse can trigger the release of the feel good hormones endorphins and oxytocin and it can not only help with enjoying yourself and intimacy but can also help you to destress and keep depression away.

Self esteem

Positive, fun or really wild sexual experiences can enhance self esteem and positive body image, just think about when you're in the middle of riding your man in Cowgirl and you're being told how sexy you are, those kind of things can really boost your confidence leading to even better sex (and more compliments) and also overall wellbeing.

Better sleep

Having sex can help improve sleep quality by promoting relaxation and releasing tension. Just think about when you have a couple of mind blowing orgasms, you feel like you're floating on cloud 9 and are totally relaxed and ready to have an amazing sleep.

Mood

Sex can boost your mood and increase feelings of happiness and pleasure due to the release of the love hormone dopamine.

Enhance intimacy and connection

Sex can strengthen emotional bonds with your partner, giving feelings of intimacy, trust and connection which are essential for mental wellbeing.

Sooo..... basically.... People who have regular sex seem to have higher levels of happiness, lower stress and better overall mental health.