Can sex help with depression?

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With your significant other of course I'm not talking about going around sleeping with everybody.

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Temporarily.

Exercise can help!

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Sex releases endorphins so yes :)

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It's *one* of several things a person can do to help alleviate the feelings of depression. It isn't a cure (but nothing really is). I've been managing my depression for over 20 years now. If you are susceptible to depression I don't personally believe you're ever "cured" which is why I say I've been managing mine for so long.

Sex, regular exercise, eating right (based on my experience I typically recommend a primarily plant-based diet) doing a lot of self care, getting lots of time outdoors, regular counselling, journaling, time with supportive people. These are all things I have utilized over 20 years that have been life-changing for me.  Doing one thing and expecting a mitacle won't work :) but combining lots of things can make such a difference.

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It can but sex is not a replacement for the care of a professional.

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Yes, that feeling of intimacy and love will help, but sex drive can be really affected by depression

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Yes it can but more often than not people suffer from a decreased sex drive with depression. So that can be a catch 22.

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