Stress may be the single biggest culprit affecting intimacy and sex Is sex good for mental health Can lack of sex harm it Experts explain the connection between anxiety, depression, and six other common mental health disorders. In women, stress can lead to vaginismus, a condition characterized by involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles, making sexual intercourse painful or impossible. This study demonstrates negative associations between stress and sexuality, with stronger effects in women
Future studies should investigate possible beneficial effects of stress reduction interventions on sexuality in healthy and clinical samples. Sex can be a great stress reliever, as long as your sex life is healthy Learn how sex can relieve (and cause) stress and get tips for having better sex.
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