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Times are… stressful. According to the American Psychiatric Association , anxiety levels among U.S. adults are on the rise — again. In 2024, 43% reported feeling more anxious than the year before, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. Not exactly uplifting.

While the usual stress remedies — home saunas , supplements , even stuffed animals — might help, there’s another way to unwind: getting off.

Here’s the rundown: orgasms release endorphins and other happy hormones, which can help lower stress and boost your mood. In fact, research suggests that climaxing is a natural way to calm your nervous system.

To get you warmed up, we’ve rounde

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