Sex and Stress: A Natural Way to Feel Better Fast

The feel-good fix hiding in plain sight

Jul 01, 2025

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Back view of a woman in a white dress stands at the edge of the shore looking out at the sea and sky.

One surprising way to reduce cortisol, the primary stress hormone, and manage stress is to incorporate more intimacy into your self-care routine, with or without a partner.

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