Secrets Exposed: 6 Mind-Blowing Psychological Effects of Sex You Never Knew!

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5 min readJul 9, 2023

6 Interesting Things Sex Does to You (Psychological)

How much do you know about sex? Whether you know a lot or not, there are quite a lot of interesting things sex can do to our minds and bodies that you might not know. In this article, we’ll explore six fascinating ways in which sex can affect your mind and body. Let’s dive in!

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1. Sex may help increase your cognitive capacity

According to a study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, simply thinking about a sexual encounter may enhance analytical thinking. The study suggests that when in love, people typically focus on a long-term perspective, which enhances holistic thinking. On the other hand, during sexual encounters, individuals focus on the present and concrete details, which enhances analytic thinking. These different cognitive styles can be automatically activated when experiencing love or engaging in sex, leading to changes in processing modes.

Furthermore, a 2010 study conducted with rats and published in PLOS One found that sexually active rodents had more neurons in the hippocampus, a brain region associated with memory and learning. Interestingly, when sexual activity ceased among the…

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