Many were taken by surprise by an intriguing study from the Theratalk project at the University of Göttingen that challenges the notion that too much sex causes stress. The project’s findings showed that just the opposite is the case: when a couple experiences too little activity between the sheets, the results suggested, stress can rise.

These findings likely come as no surprise to contemporary proponents of sex. After all, stress is a well-known libido-killer. But the Göttingen study showed that lack of sex itself can raise stress levels. Affected couples can end up in a relationship-wrecking maelstrom that’s all but impossible to escape. More than 30,000 men and women took part in the project. Results showed that one-third of the couples, who had sex once a week at most, instead bury themselves in their work. This is one method of managing frustration caused by a shabby love life. The less action taking place in their own bed – or wherever it might happen – the more manic the working habits of the participants.

In comparison, those who have sex with their partners twice a week can take a more relaxed approach to their jobs. Employers who believe that employees who have less sex perform better on the job might initially find this idea a bit disturbing. But even those in the lofty executive offices must have heard by now that workers can burn out and become depressed – which is accompanied by corresponding absences from work.
And the employee who seems to work hard all the time isn’t necessarily the most productive. A sexually active and relaxed person is entirely capable of success.

The fact that a lack of sex causes stress, which in turn suppresses desire, results in what experts refer to as a downward spiral. If it continues over a long term, it can spell the end of a relationship. Indicators include sexual frustration and dissatisfaction. That’s why it’s important for couples to remain aware of their sexual activity and satisfaction as well as their individual fulfillment. Being able to speak openly with each other is crucial – staying silent out of shame or a misguided concept of consideration for your partner’s feelings is a mistake. If two people cannot reach a point where they can talk about the issue and reach long-term happiness on their own, couples therapy is recommended. Suppressing these thoughts amounts to stepping toward ending the relationship or other dramatic situations.

But to return to the study: the findings indicated that sexually frustrated partners often take on responsibilities that they subsequently find difficult to extricate themselves from, such as obligations made to social clubs. In doing so, they’re simply seeking to distract themselves from their acute sexual frustration. As a result, they have less time for their own relationships, which of course has a detrimental impact on sexual satisfaction. This produces a negative cycle that feeds on itself!

An extremely interesting study published by the Theratalk Project at the University of Goettingen is currently raising eyebrows. Most people previously believed that too much sex can lead to stress, but exactly the opposite appears to be the case according to the Theratalk study: people who have too little sex with each other may suffer from stress as a result.

Sex-savvy spirits may well respond that they've known this all along. After all, everyone knows that stress is a lust-killer. However, the Goettingen researchers discovered that a lack of sex can lead to an increased level of stress. Affected couples end up in a turmoil that can threaten the stability of their relationship and are often incapable of escaping from the situation without external help. Over 30,000 men and women took part in the project. Results show that one third of them have sex with their partner once a week or less and immerse themselves in their work: one way of coping with the messed up love life at home. The less they experience in bed (or wherever), the more enthusiasm the affected person discovers for work.

In contrast, study participants who have sex with their partner twice a week take it easier at work. Employers please wake up and note: if you're still a believer in the old adage "My staff need their energy to perform better at work", it's time to start getting worried. By now even top managers should be aware that people burn out and suffer from depression. This means higher absentee levels. And escapist busy-ness is not the same as productive business. A sexually active and relaxed person can definitely be successful.

So a lack of sex causes stress, and we know that stress is a lust-killer. Experts call this a downward spiral. In the long term this could mean the end of a relationship. Sexual frustration and discontentment are indicators for this threat, so it is important for couples to keep an eye on their level of sexual activity and contentment, as well as their individual level of sexual satisfaction. It is especially important that they talk to each other openly and frankly: it is a mistake to hold anything back because of shame, and especially so if done out of a falsely understood sense of consideration for the other. If they can't talk about these things themselves and stay happy in the long term, then a good recommendation would be to go to couple therapy. Otherwise, denial will only lead to the end of the relationship or another drama. But back to the study. Sexually frustrated people often take on other activities which they later find difficult to give up. For example, responsibility in a club or charity. At first this is just a pleasant diversion from their acute sexual frustration. But it takes up time and then they have less available for their partner. This has negative consequences for their sexual contentment: an extremely vicious circle!

Couples having too little sex risk stress! By Silvia Julkin

A fascinating study, part of the Theratalk project at Göttingen University, is surprising many people. Until now, most believed that too much sex would lead to stress. But, according to the project, exactly the opposite turns out to be true. For those having too little sex, the result can be higher levels of stress.

“Tell us something we don't know!” is what sex-loving types might be thinking. Stress is a known exterminator of lust. The Göttingen gurus, however, have discovered that a lack of sex can cause one’s stress levels to rise. Affected couples find themselves in a relationship-unfriendly mess from which they are hardly in any condition to extricate themselves. More than 30,000 men and women took part in the project, with the result that a third of them - those who have sex a maximum of once a week - throw themselves heart and soul into their work: one form of coming to terms with the train-wreck of a love life under one’s own roof. The less getting down to business in bed, or wherever, the greater the work mania of those affected.

On the other hand, those who have sex with their partner twice a week are more relaxed in their working life. Employers might prick up their ears and squirm. The motto for my team: less sex, better performance. But those in the boardroom should also be aware that people can burn out and become depressed. And keeping busy is not the same as being productive. A person who is sexually active and more relaxed is by all means capable of success.

What goes around, comes around: lack of sex causes stress, which kills lust, which… The experts speak of a downward spiral which, in the long term, can mean death for a relationship. Indicators include sexual frustration and dissatisfaction, making it important for couples to keep a close eye on their sexual activity and satisfaction, as well as their personal fulfillment. It is particularly important that couples talk to one another without criticism. Silence through shame or even from misunderstood thoughtfulness is a mistake. And if two people alone can’t manage to talk about it and find long-term happiness, then couples’ counseling is recommended. Sweeping it under the carpet is a step towards the end of the relationship or other dramas. Back to the study. Sexually frustrated people often take on responsibilities that are difficult to give up again. Such as joining clubs, which only serves to distract from acute sexual frustration. As a result, one has less time for one’s own relationship, which, of course, has a negative effect on sexual satisfaction. The most vicious of vicious circles!

A highly interesting study from the Theratalk Project at the University of Göttingen is taking a lot of people by surprise. Up until now, most of these people used to think that too much sex could lead to stress. But according to the conclusions of this study, the exact opposite can be true. If people don't have sex with each another often enough, then that could lead to major stress.

That’s something we’ve always known, the sexually active people out there are probably already thinking - it's well-known that stress can be a mood-killer. But what the Göttingen researchers have found out is that a lack of sex can increase the level of stress. Couples going through this tend to fall into a spiral of more stress and less sex which can be damaging to their relationship, and which it's almost impossible for them to get out of on their own.

Over thirty thousand men and women took part in the project. And the results showed that a third of those who have sex with each other no more than once a week fall head over heels into their work. It's a way of coping with the frustration over the messed-up love life they're sharing under the same roof. The less they do in their bed or wherever, the more obsessed they get with their work.

On the other hand, people who have sex twice a week with their partner are more relaxed while they're on the job. Employers might be taking note and getting worried. Message: if my people have less sex, then they'll be more productive. Yet even among top managers it must sometimes get to the point where people might burn out and slip into depression - with all the downtime that entails. And being super-busy isn't necessarily the same thing as being productive. A person who's active sexually and relaxed can be quite successful.

A lack of sex causes stress, which in turn kills the mood for sex, thus forming a closed circle. Experts refer to this as a downward spiral, which could spell the end of a long-term relationship. Warning signs include sexual frustration and dissatisfaction. Therefore it's important for couples to always be aware of their sexual activities and satisfaction as well as their own personal fulfillment. It's especially important for people to discuss things openly with each other. Keeping quiet out of a feeling of shame or out of a misguided sense of considerateness is a mistake. If the two people can't figure out a way to talk things over and be happy together long-term, then couples counseling is recommended. What should be avoided is making a move towards ending the relationship, or other dramas.

Back to the study. Sexually frustrated people often take on obligations they have a hard time getting out of, such as becoming active in a club. They just want a way to take their mind off their acute sexual frustration. As a result, they have less time for their own relationship, which of course has a negative effect on their sexual satisfaction. A highly dangerous vicious circle!

Many people's eyebrows were raised by a rather interesting study carried out by Theratalk at the Georg-August University of Göttingen. Most of them had previously believed that too much sex was a source of stress, but the study makes just the opposite claim: Too little sex can result in couples with higher stress.

Pro-sex advocates can now say that they knew about this all along. Stress is a known turn-off, but the Göttingen study has revealed that a lack of sex can cause a higher level of stress. Affected couples get caught in a relationship-damaging vortex that they can only escape alone. More than 30,000 men an women participated in the study, which showed that a third of them have sex together no more than once a week and throw themselves headlong into their work, a way of coping with frustration with a lackadaisical love life. The less in one's own bed, or whatever else fits the bill, the greater the drive to work.

By contrast, those who have sex with their partner at least twice a week go about their work more relaxed. Employers will want to pay attention and get agitated. Their motto: My people should have less sex so they can get more done. However, management should understand that people are prone to burning out and depression, which corresponds to more downtime. And the appearance of activity is not the same thing as productivity. A sexually active and relaxed person can be quite effective.

There is a reciprocal relationship between the stress caused by the absence of sex and the lack of desire that comes from stress. Experts talk about a downward spiral that can, over time, mean the end of a relationship. Sexual frustration and dissatisfaction are indicators. That is why it is important that couples always keep track of their sexual activity and satisfaction, as well as their individual fulfillment. It is particularly important for them to communicate without any reservations; shamed silence or misunderstood thoughtfulness spell trouble. If the pair can't do it alone, then couples therapy is recommended for talking and long-term happiness. Moving towards possibly ending the relationship or other kinds of drama should be avoided.

Back to the study. People who are sexually frustrated often take on responsibilities that they will only shed with difficulty, like organized activities. They can permit a person to simply redirect acute sexual frustration. This can leave a person with less time for their own relationship, which, of course, has a negative effect on sexual satisfaction. It's quite a vicious circle!

The University of Göttingen performed a very interesting study entitled Project Theratalk, which surprised many people. Until now, most of you believed that too much sex would increase stress levels. According to project research however, the exact opposite is the case. Higher levels of stress can result from people not having sex often enough.

“We’ve always known that,” is what individuals who enjoy an active sex life are thinking right now. Stress is notorious turn off. The researchers at Göttingen University discovered however, that an insufficient amount of sex could actually increase stress levels. Couples affected find themselves in a vicious cycle that can be damaging to the relationship, and they cannot escape it on their own. Over 30,000 men and women took part in this project. The results were that one third of the participants who had sex a maximum of once a week, tended to bury themselves in their work. This was one way of compensating for their inadequate love life at home. The less going on in the bedroom (or where ever else for that matter), the more the likelihood of those affected turning into workaholics.

On the other hand, those participants who had sex with their partners twice a week were more easy-going at work. Employers are liable to perk up their ears and become a little uneasy at this point. They may believe that the less sex their employees have, the more they will accomplish. Those in management should know however, that employees can get worn out and become depressed, which means they need more sick days. Action does not always equal productivity, either. A sexually active and easy-going person can be quite productive.

The fact that a lack of sex causes stress and that stress is a turn off go hand in hand. Experts call it a downward spiral, which can mean death for a relationship in the long run. Indicators are sexual frustration and discontentment. That is why it is important for couples to keep an eye on their sexual activity and their happiness, as well as their personal sense of satisfaction. It is especially important to talk to one another without reservation. Remaining silent due to feelings of shame or even being mistakenly considerate of the other person’s feelings is a common mistake. If two people cannot manage to talk about it and achieve long-term happiness, then couples therapy is recommended. Suppressing feelings can bring the relationship to a halt or cause other possible catastrophes. Returning to the study, sexually frustrated individuals often take on responsibilities that they cannot easily get out of, like club activities for example. They are only trying to distract themselves from their acute sexual frustration. The consequences are less time for their own relationship. Which obviously has negative effects on the level of sexual satisfaction. It’s a catch 22 situation!

The Theratalk Project, an extremely interesting study carried out at Göttingen University, is surprising many. Until now, most people believed that too much sex caused stress. But the project has shown that quite the opposite is true. If people have too little sex, it can result in high stress.

People who enjoy sex nowadays would like to think they have always known that. It is a well-known fact that stress kills desire. But the Göttingen study has discovered that a lack of sex can increase stress levels. Affected couples are sucked into a swirling vortex that damages their relationship, and find themselves trapped there. More than 30,000 men and women took part in the project. The result was that a third of those who had sex no more than once a week threw themselves into their work. It was a way of coping with the frustration of their messed-up love lives. The less time they spent in bed with their partners, the more they turned into workaholics.

On the other hand, those who had sex with their partners twice a week or more were more relaxed at work. Employers should be afraid, very afraid. To increase performance, they may think they should encourage their staff to have less sex. But people at a managerial level can burn out and sink into depression. Down times increase as a result. And a large amount of activity should not be equated with productivity. A sexually active and relaxed person can be extremely successful.

A lack of sex causes stress, which in turn inhibits lust. Experts refer to this as a downward spiral. In the long term, this can spell the end of a relationship. The key indicators are sexual frustration and discontent. It is therefore important for couples to keep an eye on their sexual activities and satisfaction, as well as their individual happiness. It is especially important for couples to talk openly with each other. Staying silent out of shame or even because of misplaced consideration for the other partner is a mistake. If two people cannot manage to talk and achieve long-term happiness on their own, couple therapy is recommended. Failure to do this is the step towards a possible breakup or other dramas. Back to the study: sexually frustrated people often make commitments that they find difficult to get out of, such as club activies. They just want a distraction from their acute sexual frustration. In the meantime, they have less time for their own relationships, which naturally has a negative impact on sexual satisfaction. This is an extremely dangerous vicious circle!

A most interesting study carried out by the Theratalk Project at the University of Göttingen is astonishing to many people. Until now most of them believed that too much sex would cause stress. However the project has found that it can in fact be exactly the opposite. The less sexually active generate higher stress levels.

But we always knew that, sex enthusiasts like to think nowadays. Stress is a well-known factor in killing sexual desire. Yet researchers from Göttingen have discovered that a lack of sex can cause stress levels to escalate. Affected couples descend into a relationship-hostile maelstrom, out of which it is difficult to escape. Over 30,000 men and women took part in the project; with the outcome that a third of those who have sex only once a week, throw themselves into their work head over heels. This is how they come to terms with their messed up love life at home. The less time that is spent in bed, or wherever it goes on, all the more the work mania increases of those concerned.

However, those who have sex with their partner at least twice a week can take it nice and easy at work. But employers are on the ball and become restless. Their motto: my employees will perform better if they have less sex. So the fact that people burn out and can sink into depression must have gone down well in the managerial department. And that’s with respective time off. The importance of action cannot be equated with productivity. A sexually active and laidback person can by all means be successful.

It is correlative that a lack of sex causes stress, which in turn encourages a decline in sexual desire. Experts talk of a downward spiral that implies the relationship is permanently left on the wayside. Indicators are sexual frustration and discontentment. Thus it is important that couples always keep an eye on their sexual activities and their happiness as well as individual satisfaction. It is especially important that they can talk to each other without holding back. It is a mistake to keep quiet out of embarrassment or even from incorrectly recognising compassion. When two people cannot work it out alone, talk about it and feel at ease in the long term, then couple counselling is recommended. Repression can lead to a possible termination of the relationship or other drama. Going back to the study; sexually frustrated people often take on commitments that they cannot easily break away from, such as joining a club or association. They are only looking for easy distraction from the intense sexual frustration. As a result of this, they have little time for their own relationship, which naturally has a negative impact on their sexual satisfaction. What an extremely dangerous vicious circle!