6 ways stress destroys your relationship

Stress can literally kill you and any doctor will agree to this. Stress wears you down, destroys your sleep patterns and cause you to gain weight. Adding to this, it can be extremely harmful to your sex life.

Aly Walansky of YourTango lists the implications of letting stress determine what your relationship and sex life should be like:

1. Fatigue: Excessive fatigue is a by-product of stress; if you’re tired you are not likely to want to engage in intimacy, which takes energy, says McGrail.

2. Physical reactions (or lack thereof): If your mind “believes” it is under threat it can reduce libido in both men and women; even prevent a man from gaining an erection and a woman from being able to become aroused and lubricated. “Adrenaline and Cortisol (stress chemicals) are the antitheses of serotonin, prolactin and oxytocin, the feel good chemicals (endorphins) associated with happiness and intimacy,” says McGrail.

3. Ruined Mood: Everyone who has had a rough day and emerged crabby knows stress affects moods: “For example, when the economy is bad we see so many men come in and get treated for erectile dysfunction,” says Sexual Health MD Dr. Jed Kaminetsky. The reason for this is that so many people’s (men in particular) identity is focused on being successful, and having monetary gain. If they cannot do that, and don’t feel content, the rest of their body begins to shut down—starting with their sexual stamina.
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