The Glass Half-Full Version of Sex

Sex-positivity is an attitude that views all consensual sexual activities as fundamentally healthy and pleasurable. It encourages sexual expression, enjoyment and experimentation.

Whilst there are many factors that can dampen sex and intimacy, it’s also important to remind ourselves that the glass can be half-full too.

In the spirit of sex-positivity, here is a list of some of the documented benefits of sex:

• Physical and emotional pleasure;
• Increased intimacy and closeness;
• Better and deeper sleep;
• Physical exercise;
• Contentedness;
• A sexually satisfied and content partner;
• Improved mood (from the release of endorphins);
• Quality time together;
• Sexual satisfaction;
• Boosted self-esteem;
• Stress-relief and relaxation;
• Reduced aches and pains (through the release of endorphins);
• Fun and playfulness;
• Feeling loved and accepted;
• Opportunity to let go and experiment;
• Enhanced spirituality;
• Increased immune function.

Would you add anything to the list?

By Dr. Alice Hucker, Clinical Psychologist