How Your Ego Affects Sex
Ego has a bad reputation, but it’s not always a bad thing.
In the age of influencers and narcissistic personality disorder, the word ego has developed a bad reputation; but it isn’t always a negative thing.
A study housed by the American Psychological Association found that “healthy doses of ego directly feed into your willpower, which means, it might help you stick to a diet or focus on a major project.”
A healthy ego can also give you confidence during anxious or difficult times.
But what is a healthy ego?
Ego is defined as a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance. When your ego is healthy you believe in your value which translates to higher self-esteem.
Here are some of the sexual benefits of a healthy ego:
- You are more likely to advocate for your needs
- You are more likely to stick to your boundaries
- You can value the single life. It’s a time to hang out with yourself, prioritize your pleasure, and work on yourself.
- You can walk away from sex that feels disempowering
- You enjoy looking in the mirror and wearing sexy clothing
- You feel like you have permission to enjoy…