The Science of Makeup Sex
Why fighting as foreplay can actually help a relationship.
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Fighting as foreplay? Surprise! Makeup sex can actually be good for your relationship.
Q: Makeup sex is some of the best action my guy and I have. But could it be bad for our relationship?
A: Makeup sex is normal—and generally healthy, too. Not only can it be madly passionate, but it can also sustain intimacy during tough times. Besides, it's natural to feel turned on after an argument. In the heat of battle, adrenaline and dopamine (your hormone of desire) levels rise, giving you that excited feeling. This rush can be a good substitute for foreplay, so you can get right to it. One caveat: If it always takes a blowout to get you two connecting, then you should seriously consider talking to a couples counselor.
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Jennifer Berman, MD, is director of the Berman Women’s Wellness Center and author of For Women Only.
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