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How Does Sexual Intercourse Reduce Stress And Anxiety?
Question: Someone told me (not from the medical field) that sex is a good method of reducing anxiety and symptoms of depression... Is it really a good idea to have a fucking buddy for this reason(not a boyfriend) or will it just cause a psychological problem in the long run?
Brief Answer:
Sexual intercourse results in reduction of anxiety
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, any sexual intercourse results in relaxation of total body. Anxiety is a state in which autonomic hyperarousal occurs. Increased muscle tension is seen. So due to sexual intercourse relaxation of muscles occurs and thus consequent relief of anxiety.
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Sexual intercourse results in reduction of anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic
Yes, any sexual intercourse results in relaxation of total body. Anxiety is a state in which autonomic hyperarousal occurs. Increased muscle tension is seen. So due to sexual intercourse relaxation of muscles occurs and thus consequent relief of anxiety.
Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
But having a sexual partner, not a relationship...is still healthy?
Brief Answer:
Yes still healthy
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Yes, still this helps to reduce anxiety.
Thanks
Yes still healthy
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Yes, still this helps to reduce anxiety.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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