#stresslesssex

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#12 of my 12 Stress Reducers That You May Not Have Thought of--

SEX!

Of course, I had to save this blog for the end.

Does sex reduce your stress level? Absolutely! For one thing, deep, relaxed type of breathing relaxes your body, releases tension, and reduces the stress you feel.  It's true that you can simply perform breathing exercises on your own and achieve stress management benefits, but combining the benefits of breathing exercises with the pleasure of sex can be so enjoyable, why not do both?

Another study examined participants’ blood pressure as a measure of their stress responses during public speaking or challenging math problems—situations that often elicit stress. It was found that those who had recently had intercourse tended to have lower baseline blood pressures and/or less of a blood pressure rise during stressful events.

Sexual activity releases endorphins, oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin, all hormones that make you feel better. Oxytocin also appears to reduce stress responses, including anxiety. These effects have been seen in a number of species (like female prairie voles -- who knew?). With humans, foreplay, and even beforehand, these hormones are released from the brain and surge through your body. At orgasm, oxytocin (the "cuddle" hormone) peaks and studies show that this causes significantly less stress and a higher positive mood, even the next day. The studies also show that this sex/stress management connection works both ways, sex leads you to be in a calmer mood, and the good mood then creates a desire for more sex because you are feeling less stressed.

Yeah, it's all about reproductive biology and propagating the species. But who cares why YOU are doing it?

Solo sexperts, don't feel left out. Dopamine and oxytocin levels peak before and during an orgasm, whether with a partner or during masturbation.

So, go ahead.