Sex
Plus, how the pandemic affected our sex lives.
Heightened stress impacts your nervous system, and sex and libido are deprioritized on a biological level. Your stress levels can impact your level of arousal, lubrication, desire, and more — so addressing stress levels is key.
Kiana Reeves, somatic sex educator and Foria’s Chief Brand Officer.
If you thought you were the only one who let their stress get in the streets and between the sheets — think again. Fifty-six percent of participants agreed that their anxiety about the state of the world damped their sex life.
Fifty-six percent of participants reported feeling stressed that their sexual performance wasn’t meeting their partners’ expectations. Of the respondent that feel sexual performance anxiety, 73% of respondents said it increased during the pandemic.
The pandemic didn’t dismantle the orgasm gap. In fact, 42% of cis men surveyed reported climaxing as often as their partners did. But only 21% of cis women surveyed said the same.
“Everybody is unique when it comes to desire and arousal, but one thing is universal, pleasure helps reduce stress and promotes wellbeing,” Reeves said. “Experimenting with what feels pleasurable and good to you is key to having a satisfying sex life.”