Sex increases one’s self-worth, life meaning, says study
Is there more to sex than just orgasms?
According to a group of psychologists from George Mason University, the dirty deeds not only satisfies people physically, but it can actually bring your spirits up and give meaning to your life.
The study, entitled Emotion, suggests that having sex once a day will create a better sense of life meaning while boosting positivity the following day.
Researchers surveyed 152 college students (116 women, 36 men) and looked into how the frequency of having sex affected overall mood quality and well-being. Of those who participated in the survey, 63% were in monogamous relationships.
Participants were asked to write nightly diary entries over a 21-day period, noting how their moods were, if life was meaningful and whether they’ve had intercourse since the last journal entry.
The psychologists also wanted to know whether the sex was good.
Psychologist Todd Kasdan told website Big Think he and his colleagues created the study because in theoretical models involving well-being, “sex is rarely discussed and in many seminal articles, ignored.”
Besides showing increased spirit and meaning of life, the study also found in order to increase a sense of well-being, participants had to be in intimate relationships. The psychologists concluded intimacy was a great predictor of positive afterglow.
While the study was limited to college students, the group from George Mason believed the sexual experiences of older people and its aftermath needs to be studied as well.
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