Apr 26, 2019
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.
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.