Makeup sex
Makeup sexis an informal term forsexual intercoursewhich may be experienced after conflict in an intimate personal relationship. These conflicts may range from minor arguments to major arguments. Sex under these circumstances may be more gratifying and invested with additionalemotionalsignificance. It is sometimes conceived as a physical expression of reconciliation and rediscovery of one's partner following thecatharticexperience of a fight and may resolve underlying conflicts.[1]
Makeup sex has been attributed to increased sexual desires stemming from romantic conflict.[1]After conflict during a relationship, arousal transfer may occur which shifts anger into arousal.[2]Experts disagree on the outlook of makeup sex, some believe makeup sex is unhealthy as it rewards "fighting, drama, and generally bad behavior". Sexologist and television personality Jessica O’Reilly describes makeup sex as positive, settling conflicts which can only be resolved through sex.[3]Makeup sex may be more intense, as it may assist in releasing underlying emotions.[4]
References
[edit]- ^abJoel, Samantha (2015-06-24)."The Truth About Make-Up Sex".Psychology Today.Retrieved22 April2020.
- ^Vincenty, Samantha (2019-08-26)."The Benefits of Makeup Sex".oprahmag.com.Retrieved22 April2020.
- ^Shatto, Rachel (2019-02-08)."Sex Experts Explain Why Makeup Sex Is So Amazing".Elite Daily.Retrieved22 April2020.
- ^Engle, Gigi (2019-08-19)."What Is Makeup Sex, and Is It Good or Bad for My Relationship?".menshealth.com.Retrieved22 April2020.