Sex and Mental Health

Apart from the fact that the act of sex is a very good source to lower levels of anxiety and depression, we also have to take into account that how we live our sexuality and intimacy can have a direct impact on our mood, as well as on our self-esteem, thoughts, mood, and ability to manage anxiety, stress, and depression. Due to the social area, our way of relating to each other and even in our own satisfaction as individuals, in fact, having enough confidence in our body and in our sexuality can function as a protective factor and enjoy good self-esteem. However, if we find ourselves at a time when we are not comfortable with our intimacy or sexuality, it begins to be affected, and likewise our mental health.

Have you heard that lack of sexual desire, premature ejaculation, monotony and dissatisfaction are the main symptoms of low self-esteem, and with it comes MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS?

Well yes, example of this:

• Desire: One of the problems that couples can have comes from the concept of desire. In today's society there is a belief that desire has to be born. This is a natural act, sometimes it is physical, emotional or carnal attraction.

• Homework: In the case of a couple who both work, it tends to become unbalanced, but one solution is to share them. It is not only the space in which you enter the bed or in which you touch your partner when you are on the sofa, the rest also influences.

• Dialogue: In talking with the couple and being honest so that they understand well what is happening to the other and look for a solution. (dirty difficult).

• Masturbation: In case you do not have a partner, then feel comfortable with this practice on an individual level, keep in mind that the benefits of masturbation go far beyond the release of sexual tension, it also encourages a positive connection with your body, it helps to know you better and as a consequence, it can improve your self-esteem and reduce stress. Practice

In some cases, couples ask for help when the problem is already very advanced, which makes it difficult for the professional to act.

But going to therapy will always be a better option than hanging up your gloves and not fighting.

It is important to self-explain and know what causes satisfaction and what causes discomfort.