they are ready to let off steam.”With the right amount of anticipation, adrenaline and dopamine can suppress stress and even decrease negative thoughts and feelings of guilt and stress,
” said Tammy Nelson, a sex expert and relationship therapist who provided scientific evidence to support her claims.
“It has the potential to heighten our sensuality and make us more emotionally attuned to our desires.”
When you do something significant, like performing, giving a major presentation, or winning an event, you feel incredible. It’s like your ego gets a boost and you’re buzzing with adrenaline.
It may not come as a huge surprise, therefore, that when we’re feeling good about ourselves, we want to let off that energy via sex.
“Bowel chemicals that impact sex drive and sexual arousal include hormones such as serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine,” Nelson said.
