Stress and Your Sex Life

Thursday November 13, 2008

One of the more popular topics searched on this site is sex, and rightfully so. There's a strong connection between stress and sexuality that works both ways: stress can hamper your sex drive, and problems in the bedroom can cause stress. Conversely, stress management can boost libido and healthy sexual activity can keep stress at bay. Here are some new and re-vamped articles on stress and sex.

The Links Between Sex and Stress
Here's some research and information on how sex works well as a stress reliever, and some of the benefits of sex for stress management. Definitely worth a read!

How Stress Can Lead to Low Libido
Stress in all areas of your life can lead to low libido, or a lack of desire for sex, which can lead to friction in a relationship and keep you from enjoying the benefits in the article linked above. Learn which types of stress are the worst, and how to avoid letting stress impact your sex drive.

How to Get In The Mood When You're Too Stressed For Sex
Sex can be a great stress reliever, but not when you're too stressed to use it. Here are some strategies for loosening up and getting 'in the mood', even when you're stressed.

Do you find that stress is harming your sex life? Or is sex your greatest stress reliever? Talk about it in the comments or in the Stress Management Forum.

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