Sex has both biological and psychological benefits in a relationship. This week Brett and I discuss these benefits and the myths that surround the subject. Here are links to the articles discussed in the show. 

 

https://markmanson.net/sex-and-our-psychological-needs

Makes a point about sex is not necessary for life, you will not die without it.

 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201707/the-secret-reason-why-sex-is-so-crucial-in-relationships

Affection associated with sex produces happier couples than sex itself. People who have sex once per week are happier compared to having sex less than once per month than the difference between those making 75k compared to those making 25k.

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128795325

Physical touch results in increased levels of oxytocin.

 

https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-love-we-experience-2303200

Sternberg’s triangle theory explained

 

https://www.regain.us/advice/love/what-is-sternbergs-triangular-theory-of-love/

Good pic of Sternberg’s triangle

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2744967/

Men have greater perceptions of sexual intent in situations than women do.