Sex and Stress

While most of us generally recognize that extremely uptight and stressed-out people could benefit from a nice roll in the hay, sex isn’t always included as a top stress management technique. With all the physical and emotional benefits it provides, it should be! Learn the stress management benefits of a healthy sex life, plus find tips on how to get your groove back if stress has put a damper on your libido.

Unfortunately, many people find that, when they’re under stress, their sex drive suffers. In fact, a recent study showed that more than half the partners of people working over 48 hours a week reported that it was damaging their sex life. Fortunately, the same factors that can decrease the level of stress you feel can rev up your libido at the same time. Try the following:

Putting the troubles of the day to rest and being in the here and now is the cornerstone of meditation, a fabulous stress management technique, and is also a key ingredient that takes routine sex to a sublime level. If you practice meditation, you’ll find it easier to be in the here and now when you need to. However, even without training, you can help yourself feel less stressed and more present simply by focusing more heavily on the physical sensations you’re experiencing right now. Savor the taste of your dinner, the sound of the music in the background, the sight of the person you’re with. Soon, your troubles will feel more distant, and you’ll be in a better place emotionally.