Research Reveals Sex Afterglow Lasts For At Least 48 Hours

The PG Blog
Nov 6 · 3 min read

Have you ever looked in the mirror after having sex, and noticed a mysterious glow in your appearance? Well, according to scientists, what you’re experiencing is actually called a “sexual afterglow”, which new research says lasts for a whopping 48 hours! Amazing, isn’t it?

Sexual Satisfaction Remains Elevated 48 Hours After Sex

If you get that radiating look after getting down and dirty with your hookup partner, or lovely Brisbane escorts, then be very happy, for that sexual afterglow will remain for another 48 hours! Sex afterglow is real and your officemates or family, at least those who are more perceptive than most will certainly notice it. Prepare to blush.

According to the findings of new research published in the journal Psychological Science, a study of newly-wed couples indicated that both partners experience a post-sexual afterglow, and that afterglow (as well as the sexual satisfaction) remain elevated 48 hours after sex! The researchers also added that people with stronger sexual afterglow report higher levels of relationship satisfaction several months later.

This result further proves the already established fact that sexual compatibility is one of the pillars to maintaining a great relationship. That’s why it’s imperative that in choosing a partner, sexual chemistry should be there. It should be alive and popping, as its a prerequisite. Don’t believe in the preconceived notion that sex is just that — sex. Sex isn’t only sex, it should be a great representation of who you are as a couple.

Afterglow Also Serves a More Basic Evolutionary Purpose

While we all love to get that uplifting sexual afterglow, the researchers also added that the afterglow also serves a less romantic, but more basic evolutionary purpose, as it makes conception more likely to occur.

The researchers further added that the odds of conception actually rise in the two days after sex, but repeated sex in those days can actually backfire, thwarting the sperm’s ascent to the cervix. So, this means that not having sex, which might be more likely if you are still feeling afterglow from your last sexual encounter a few days ago, would actually be very beneficial, evolutionary speaking!

But can you increase the length of your sexual afterglow? Well, the researchers say that it’s certainly possible, however, the afterglow may not be solely the product of anything that happens in the bedroom, as other circumstances contribute to it like feelings of love and connection, having a desire for your partner and feeling desired. It can also be the result of the happy hormones that you’re body produces after sex, and this is dependent on the food that you’ve eaten previously. Lots of fruits and vegetables are ideal, of course. Tomatoes specifically are a great source of lycopene, which produces that pinkish glow on your cheeks. Green leafy vegetables are also recommended as well.

So, if you want to experience that radiating and refreshing afterglow, why don’t you meet up more often with your hookup buddies, or with your favourite Brisbane escorts!

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