This Is A Scientific Reason Why Sex Can Make You Happy

Illustration of a married couple having sex (Freepik)

JAKARTA - Many believe that a healthy sex life can be the key to happiness in a relationship. Apparently, this assumption is not just a myth.

A number of studies have proven that couples are more sexually active and tend to feel more satisfied and happy than those who rarely have sex. However, what exactly makes sex able to increase happiness?

A recent study reveals that the happiness felt after having sex does not merely come from orgasm or physical activity itself.

In fact, the moments that followed, such as hugs, warm conversations, and a touch full of love played a major role in creating a longer-lasting sense of happiness.

The research, published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, highlights the importance of post-sexual moments.

"When having sex, people are not only looking for intimate connections, but rather in the experience of affection during sex and a few hours later," the researchers explained, as quoted from the Medical Daily page.

They emphasize sex not only about physical satisfaction, but also about the emotional closeness it creates.

Moments after making love that are often filled with hugs, light chats or just lying down together, turn out to be the most significant part of strengthening relationships and increasing overall satisfaction of life.

The study involved couples from Switzerland and Canada who were asked to record their sexual experiences, levels of intimacy, and everyday emotional conditions.

From the data collected, it was found that couples who routinely had sexual intercourse at least once a week and built moments of affection afterward, experienced a significant increase in happiness.

But interestingly, the relationship between sex and happiness only looks strong when your partner is in a positive emotional condition. That is, sex can be a source of happiness, but the effect will be more pronounced if your partner's emotional relationship is also healthy.

In other words, intimacy is not only about sexual activity, but also how both parties are emotionally connected before, during, and after sex. That is why it is important not only to focus on sex itself, but also on warm and loving relationships outside the bedroom.

So, if you want to strengthen your relationship and add happiness in everyday life, maybe it's not just about how often you have sex, but how deeply you and your partner enjoy intimate moments afterward.