Someone jumps up, takes a shower or gets something to drink – and the magic of the moment is gone. According to studies, the aftermath of sex is an underestimated factor in relationship satisfaction.
Do you know the funny phrase “Happy wife, happy life”, which means in German: “Happy wife, happy life”? Several studies published in the “Archives of Sexual Behavior“ published found that it only takes one small thing to make a relationship a little happier: with the aftermath after sex.
The three researchers Amy Muise, Elaine Giang and Emily A. Impett conducted several studies to find the connection between relationship satisfaction and the aftermath of sex. They came to astonishing results. It became clear that, especially for women, intimacy after sexual intercourse plays a crucial role in their relationship.
For these studies, the researchers surveyed 335 adults who live in a relationship. First, the scientists conducted surveys about the length of time during sexual activity, afterplay and non-sexual time in the relationship. Participants were also asked how satisfied they were with their sex life and their relationship in general. The first assumption that could be derived from this survey is that people who devote more time to the aftermath are generally happier.
The aftermath after sex makes you happy
In the next phase of the study, the participants reported daily for three weeks what their everyday life looked like in relation to these points and how they were feeling. After another three months, the data was collected again over this period. In the short-term analysis, the results still allowed conclusions to be drawn that women in particular need follow-up to be satisfied, but after months of study, this was confirmed across genders. All surveys led to one result: the more time invested in loving behavior, especially after sex, the more satisfied the relationship.
However, everyday life usually shows that women often feel a need for closeness after sex. Theoretically, the study results can also be viewed the other way around: the happier the relationship, the more intense the intimacy surrounding sexual intercourse. However, the researchers were unable to clearly prove this theory, although the studies were able to confirm the connection between cuddling after sex and a happier relationship. So it can be said that anyone who wants to actively work on a satisfied relationship and strengthen long-term intimacy should take the time for follow-up.
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Source: Stern
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