Stress and Womens Health: Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy

By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide

Updated November 17, 2007

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With the busy schedules women keep these days, whether working full-time, staying home with children, or going to school, women are often exhausted at the end of the day. Because of this, sex sometimes takes a backseat to everything else in life, especially for women. However, whether you are too busy to meet someone, too frazzled to work on your relationship, or just plain too exhausted for sex, it’s important to make sex and your romantic life a priority too. The following resources can help:

• How To Get In The Mood When Stressed
  If your libido wanes when the stress is on, this article is for you! (Your partner will thank you.)

• The Stress Relief Benefits of Sex
  Learn why sex itself can be a great stress reliever, for those who feel too stressed for sex.

• Love, Happiness and Stress Relief
  Finding love can take effort, but it’s worth it in the long run. If you’ve found yourself too busy to look for new relationships, this resource may help you to make some changes.

• The Relationships Section
  If you’re neglecting the relationship you’re in, these resources can help you to maintain relationship health.

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• Stress and Womens Health: Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy
• Find Balance and Learn To Say No
• Stress and Health: Taking Care of Your Body
• Get Enough Sleep
• Stay In Touch With Your Feelings
• Change Your Self Talk
• Find Time For Yourself
• Safeguard Your Sex Life
• Avoid Unhealthy Coping Habits

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