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Yes, sexual intercourse is loaded with positive stress relieving hormones like Dopamine and Serotonin.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that stimulates control emotion, pleasure, and motivation. An increase in dopamine levels in the brain can lead to contentment and even euphoria.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that transports signals from one neuron to another and is involved in maintaining mood balance and a calm outlook. sex boosts endorphins, another mood lifter.
A majority of women experience a decrease in stress after sex. This is because sex causes the release of oxytocin, which is a hormone associated with a sense of calm, feeling of wellbeing and helps to relieve stress.
If a woman doesn\’t experience a reduction in stress after sex, she is more likely to be stressed throughout her cycle, which can cause all sorts of health problems.