I just never knew there was a term for it.” Linda*, a 25 year old cis-woman says that, “I always just want to cuddle after sex and be close to the person who made me feel so amazing a few moments before.” She continues, “I think afterglow is a real thing. Researchers wrote that this is evidence that, “sexual afterglow is a proximal cognitive mechanism through which sex promotes pair bonding.” Not only do orgasms feel incredible, they also do incredible things for our relationships and overall well-being. They reported that couples who experienced a strong afterglow had a stronger and more satisfied marriage.
In the study, they looked at recently married couples. The researchers found that afterglow is not only real, but can last up to 48 hours after sexual intercourse and this influences pair bonding. Urban Dictionary describes it well: “The feeling after an orgasm.” Simple and to the point, afterglow is the warm, fuzzy feeling that engulfs you post coitus.Īnother definition of afterglow references psychedelic drugs that gives one a “sense of fulfillment, completeness, and a general well-being.” Sex, like mind-altering drugs, can have the same content effect on the mind and body.Ī 2017 study in Psychological Science looked at pair bonding and how individuals remain bonded after sexual encounters.
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