Do you think if you had sex, you'd be less anxious?

Social_Monstrosity

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Honestly...probably yes. I'd gain heaps of confidence if I got laid and improved my self-image issues as well...

I know it's vain but...:/
 

seafolly

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Well my sister had similar curiosities and she tried this theory last night. The answer for her would be no!
 

fitftw

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Regular sex never helped my anxiety issues. I never thought to myself "everything's okay now because I get laid"
 
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NO!!!!! Are you talking for life? For what? It might make you feel better for a day, for a few hours. You might even feel worse afterward depending on the situations. All it will do is make you want to have sex again (or not), oh and feel just as anxious as before. It won't get you anywhere, you won't mean anything. I would rather say a relationship, rather than just sex.
 

KiaKaha

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Regular sex has been proven to decrease, stress, depression and anxiety in general (as well as other health benefits). Although I do think that reckless sexual behavior, or having sex for the wrong reasons (or rather the wrong people) would be detrimental to your well being. Sex is particularly beneficial with someone you really like...
 

mrb

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well it calms me down , i need it like a monkey needs bananas , i need it like we need air , in fact if i had to make a choice here , air or nookie :confused: ill take the nookie whilst slowly suffocating to death :) ill turn blue me know but man what a way to go :D
 

lyricalliaisons

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Not at all lol. In some ways, at least before & during the act, I'd be more anxious lol. But finding someone who totally understood me, who I could totally be myself around, who I could be in a relationship with, & have sex with, probably would help a bit.
 

Kiwong

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I think I would feel worse. I can only imagine I would be fearful and anxious at the prospect.

For the wrong reasons it could be like eating fast food. It feels good while you are doing it, but afterwards you feel bloated and sick.

My dream would be to spend time with someone sane and kind, no need for sex. Someone I could trust. I have a long way to go, if I ever was to find such a person.
 

Rembrandt Broam

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ありがとう;326907 said:
No difference will be made, at least no dramatic difference. Sex is overrated.

True, but given how massively hyped up it is in our society, you can see why those who haven't yet experienced it might believe that it's a panacea for all their problems. The fact is, it's like any other pleasurable experience. It makes you feel good at the time, and takes the focus of your mind off your problems and issues, but the relief is fleeting and temporary.
 

SilverFire

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I think it would help, yeah, but I wouldn't want to have sex and not have love. Of course, I'd also have to be reasonably assured that the person wouldn't just run afterwards, and I'd want to be able to live with myself, so...yeah, there's a long way to go before any of that happens. I'd be totally ok with just having a dating relationship. Heck, I'd be ok with having a date that wasn't a disaster.
 
I think it's the relationship... not sex. If one was in a very loving relationship where there's a lot of mutual love.... I think that kind of thing will give courage, faith and strength. You'll be running towards something rather than just running away from things that cause you fear.

If anxiety has eyes all over its head, then love lets you see the things worth living for... At least that's what I think.
 
No, not really. I've read somewhere that it can improve the connection between two people because of some toxin (of which I can't remember the name) the brain produces during intercourse, but it wouldn't help your anxiety in general.
 
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seafolly

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I agree with the opinion that if it's with someone you love (and who loves you!) it can be beneficial. You're vulnerable and if that person's able to set your mind at ease and *gasp* make you feel safe and good about yourself then I can see why studies back it up. Sex with a person for the sake of having sex I don't think would do anyone an ounce of good.
 

mrb

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am i the only one here thats need nookie to calm me down :confused: nookie nookie nookie more nookie then ill sleep like baby , wake up more nookie few beers ;) im not anxious anymore :)
 

coyote

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I agree with the opinion that if it's with someone you love (and who loves you!) it can be beneficial. You're vulnerable and if that person's able to set your mind at ease and *gasp* make you feel safe and good about yourself then I can see why studies back it up. Sex with a person for the sake of having sex I don't think would do anyone an ounce of good.

Exactly - sex in the proper context can make the whole world seem like a better place.
 
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