Sexual chemistry: Examining the associations between sexual activity and diurnal cortisol
Journal of Health Psychology: An Interdisciplinary, International Journal
Published online on May 11, 2026
Abstract
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Research links sexual activity to psychological stress, but less is known about how sex predicts physiological stress and the role relationship context plays in the association between sex and stress. Using daily diary methodology, this study examined ...
Research links sexual activity to psychological stress, but less is known about how sex predicts physiological stress and the role relationship context plays in the association between sex and stress. Using daily diary methodology, this study examined ...