It’s essential to take care of your body, mind and spirit after all types of Sex. Aftercare is something that can be done alone or with a partner. You may want to do it right after the act or later on in the day. It’s easy to get lost in sexual gratification without taking care of yourself afterwards. Still, it’s also hard for your body and mind to fully relax if you don’t give them what they need following an intense experience like Sex. Sex is an intense activity regardless of whether you have taken part in specific role-plays or intimate relations with a loved one.
Aftercare can mean different things for everyone, making it even more vital to read why it is so important to decide how to spend time healing from any sex session. Just because one person might enjoy cuddling while another prefers some ice cream doesn’t make it wrong. Our latest blog post written by the team here at Broadgate GP explains why aftercare is essential when taking part in all kinds of Sex. If you still have any questions or queries when reading this blog post, please feel free to contact one of our GPs or a sexual health practitioner.
Aftercare And Emotional Bonds
When it comes to Sex and aftercare, they should always go hand in hand; every couple that has sexual relations should be performing aftercare every time. Not only is this the natural thing to do after having sex, but it will also help you create a more personal and more profound connection with your sexual partner. Those who don’t carry out any form of aftercare don’t have a bond as strong as those who do; it is all down to the nurturing side of Sex. Once we have finished having sex, we feel vulnerable and naked, and we all know it is not the same as in the movies.
Whether you are friends with benefits, in an established relationship or the throws of a one night stand, everybody should be carrying out essential aftercare when you have finished having sex. Aftercare is not about always having an intimate bond with the person you are having sexual relations with. It is more about making sure everyone has cared for it in a way that helps them relax, feel respected and recover from the sexual experience.
Aftercare allows all participants to recover and take the time needed to relax; whether this is with a friend or a loved one, it creates a special bond every time.
Aftercare Removes Any Embarrassment
Sex is not something anyone should be ashamed of or uncomfortable with when it is over, but sadly some people feel like this, even during safe sex. This being said, it can bring up feelings of being ashamed. As you grow up, you are taught that sex is rude and naughty; this is not the case, it is a primal response that we are programmed to enjoy as humans, but this doesn’t stop some embarrassment.
Psychologists have found that once you have had an orgasm and the sex has come to an end, a large proportion of people feels a wave of subconscious shame; there is no reason for it as such other than our body telling us we are ashamed. Aftercare helps care for those who have that feeling; it allows for cuddling, talking and time to let the feeling and emotion pass.
Women more than men respond to aftercare; for this reason, women are taught that having sex is shameful from a young age; aftercare carried out in the right way will help a female relax and help those feelings pass. Bear in mind, not everyone has this feeling, but it is expected.
Post-Coital Blues Can Be Avoided
Have you ever finished having sex and felt a wave of emotion, and wanted to cry? This can be especially confusing when you have had an incredibly pleasurable orgasm, yet you still want to cry. Sexual health nurses know this as post-coital dysphoria, or more commonly the post-sex blues. This process involves coming down from a euphoric high after an orgasm to the sex end; it is the brain’s way of taking a moment to recalibrate after sex. It is said to happen to around half of both men and women and is perfectly normal.
Another reason why aftercare is so essential is that it can help soothe these feelings and help someone return from the euphoria of sex to a natural state without the wave of sadness. Aftercare continues the emotional bond in a way that allows the body and brain to return to normal without feeling sadness and negativity. Having open discussions about the aftercare you need from your partner to help with this post-coital negativity is essential at helping you move through it. It can be pretty difficult if it happens after every time you and your partner has sexual intercourse.
Contact Broadgate GP For More Information
Aftercare is essential for all kinds of Sex. It’s the time after a sexual activity where you take care of your partner and yourself to ensure that everyone involved feels cared for and respected. Sex is incredibly intimate and can also be quite tiring for people depending on what sexual activities you have performed. Broadgate GP offers a range of sexual health clinics and sex advice to anyone who needs it.
Contact us today if you need help with this process! Sexual aftercare can seem complicated, but it is pretty simple; you need to make sure that you and your partner are cared for. If you have any further questions, all you need to do is get in touch with one of our team members today; we can help discuss aftercare in more depth and also help you think about different things you can try to ease both you and your partner back into a relaxed state after Sex. If you would like to learn more about your sexual health check out more of our blog. We cover a range of topics for example, “How to Protect Yourself from Catching HIV“.
