Benefits Of Making Love After A Fight, The Problem Is Guaranteed To Be Solved

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JAKARTA - The cool term is make-up sex, which is a sex session with a partner after the two of you are involved in a heated argument. Well, not infrequently after the fight is over (or even not finished), you and your partner actually have sex that is no less hot.

Elizabeth Perri, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and sex therapist, explains that this can happen because the perceived energy of an argument is similar to that of sexual energy, so it's very easy to get distracted by these intimate activities. Experts call this a "passion transfer." There are at least four benefits that can be felt if you and your partner do make-up sex, as below.

Reminder of love

During a fight, it's easy to forget the love you and your partner have. “Hot lovemaking sessions remind us that it's the feelings of love and affection that make a relationship special, unique, and important. More important than fighting," says Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT.

Reconnect in a new way

If you and your partner have been both busy or drifting apart, sexual health coach Lauren Brim, PhD, says that make-up sex is a very powerful way to reconnect with one another with renewed passion.

Helping you 'heal'

Verbal communication is the most efficient way for you and your partner to understand each other. However, Lauren also said, physical intimacy can also be a powerful way to heal. Sometimes you can't talk right away to reach a settlement and physical contact can help you achieve it.

Make communication easier

Functioning as a 'pause button' in the middle of an argument, make-up sex can relieve tension and create enough time for you and your partner to have a more productive conversation afterward. "It's been proven that making love after a fight improves communication, kindness, and cooperation from your relationship," says Lisa Marie.