Feeling stressed? The answer to your problems could be in the bedroom.

According to a recent study conducted by Superdrug Online Doctor, couples who have more sex are generally less stressed.

This, in turn, means that those who have less sex lead much more stressful lives.

And it seems there is a pretty interesting scientific explanation behind it.


The research says that orgasms trigger the release of oxytocin which is a massive stress reliever. This helps to improve our general moods when the sex itself is over, too.

Researchers asked those taking part in the study about their current stress levels and compared their answers to how many times they were having sex a month.

The results found that couples who had sex six times per month said they felt “extremely stressed” while those who had sex seven times per month felt “very stressed.”

But just upping it a few times a month could make a world of difference as the study reads: “Individuals who said they were ‘not at all stressed’ reported having sex an average of nine times per month, which is 50 percent more sex than those who said they were ‘extremely stressed’.”

So if you or your partner are feeling a little burned out recently, maybe more time in the bedroom is the answer to alleviate the pressure.

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