HEALTHY SEX: A MENTAL HEALTH FACTOR

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sex3.jpgA balanced sex life is a source of mental health. People with a healthy sexual life enjoy better mood, a closer and intimate connection with their partner, and a reduced risk of depression and anxiety. Besides its reproductive function, sexuality provides pleasure and enjoyment to the couples, causing a deep emotional closeness and a desire to please each other.

healthy sex is much more than sexual intercourse. It includes erotic foreplay, tenderness, and humor. but above all, it is base on mutual love and respect. In addition, sexuality must be practiced responsibly as it carries risks and consequences.

AVOID IRRESPONSIBLE SEX

  • Beware of changes of partner: Change of sexual partner is attractive to many, but a stable relationship offers deeper satisfaction. A change of partner brings about significant risks: sexually transmitted disease, psychological pain, guilt, disarray in practical and family arrangement, etc.

  • Sex may become an obsession: Sexuality is a very strong force that needs to be governed by the will. Uncontrolled sexual impulses can absorb most of one's available time and energy.
    Do not use sexuality as a coercive tool: Sex must be given and received lovingly and liberally, without trying it to other intentions or to blackmail. Statements such as: "we will not make love until you...." expose lack of ethics and of sexual understanding.sex2.jpg

IMPROVE YOUR SEXUALITY

  • Discuss the topic of sex with your partner: It may be a little embarrassing at the beginning but you can talk pf your preferences and try to understand the wishes and desires of your partner. Discussion will help you reach the most satisfying middle point.

  • Invest time effort: It is not possible to enjoy sexuality if one is not willing to invest in it. Time is very important to women and often to men as well. Pleasure builds up little by little and reaches its summit after a prolonged time or foreplay, kisses, and caresses. Besides, sexual foreplay is optimal when the relationship is free from conflict and pressure.

  • Nourish your self-esteem: Self-esteem is closely tied to sexuality. Thus make efforts to nourish your own self-esteem, avoiding feelings of inferiority or superiority. Also, make sure that your partner feels good about him or herself and possesses a good self-concept. Comment on his or her achievements, qualities, and do not get tired of declaring your love for him or her.

  • Remember the differences: sexuality in men is different than in woman. But it can be complimentary. If you are a woman, remember that sex is passion to men. If you are a man understand that sex is romanticism to women.sex 1.jpg

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