How to deal with the blues: advice from a sexologist

If you are not happy even about the approach of the New Year, but your soul is gray and cold, like outside the window in December, there is a way out. Have sex! And read about the benefits of this activity in an expert commentary from sexologist Igor Radevich.

The positive impact of sex on physical, mental, and sexual health has been proven by many studies. This is an excellent remedy for the prevention of depression, blues, and depression.

During sexual intercourse, many biologically active substances, endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin are produced. These substances have a beneficial effect on the psycho-emotional sphere, relax muscles, relieve anxiety, restlessness, and tension. Tactile sensations arising from mutual caresses are transmitted along nerve endings to the pleasure center of the brain, where a feeling of peace and satisfaction appears. Therefore, regular sex increasingly reinforces positive emotions and prevents negative emotions.

Considering the differences between male and female sexuality, we can say that for men the very fact of physical sexual contact can have a positive effect on the mental state, and is not necessarily associated with a permanent partner; for most women, emotional closeness and love for a partner is important to obtain such mental effects from sex life.

The benefits of sex for psycho-emotional health are confirmed by an example from the practice of Igor Radevich. His patient Mikhail, 27 years old, a manager, admits: “I have always led an active sex life. Permanent partners appeared for a short time. During this period, I felt a surge of strength, increased efficiency, many ideas, good sleep, and felt all the joys of life. As soon as I separated from my partners and the usual rhythm of sexual life was disrupted, I became less active and interested in work. Sleep was also disturbed and mood became unstable.