Sex and stress are linked in several ways. Most of us
instinctively know this already, and feel it unmistakably when a particularly
stressful week or two zaps us of our sex drive. But while stress can have a
hand in low libido,
it can also be a great stress reliever, which is why jokes about uptight bosses
needing a good roll in the hay are always good for at least one knowing
chuckle. Have you ever wondered how much truth there was to the idea that a
healthy sex life works nicely as a stress salve? Here’s some research on stress
and sex: