Why Is Nursing After Sexual Relations Important? This Is The Expert's Answer

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JAKARTA - Sexual relations are not only about foreplay and penetration, but also about treatment after doing so with a partner. Treatment after sexual intercourse is very important for every couple.

This is a time devoted to caring for each other after sex. Aftercare should always be part of the same sex as foreplay," said obstetrician Dr Yuvraj Jadeja, quoted from Healthshots, on Monday, October 13, 2025.

When your partner enjoys sex, chemicals such as oxytocin, dopamine, and prolacticine are all released. Treatment after doing so helps regulate your body experiencing intimacy and vulnerability in relationships, far beyond orgasm.

Aftercare or treatment after sex includes hugging, talking in an intimate manner, discussing things that go well, eating snacks, watching television together, hugging, or even taking a bath together.

'Treatment after sexual intercourse is different for each partner. So, ask your partner what they need. It is also important, as a recipient, to ask for what you need," he explained.

Doctor Jadeja said aftercare after sex is important because sex itself is a vulnerable thing. With aftercare, one will feel respected and loved, even though sex is over.

Let's admit, sex is vulnerable. We don't want to feel ruled out after sex, which is why aftercare ensures that everyone is respected, so they feel good about themselves after the sexual experience," he said.

Not only that, but treatment after sexual intercourse is also important to reduce post-sexual shame. With aftercare, the body and feelings will feel more complete after sex.

"It can also reduce post-sexual shame, making you feel complete emotionally after that," concluded Doctor Jadeja.