Being intimate with your partner might help physical wounds heal faster, according to the results of a new study. And if you’re not in the mood for sex, then you might be able to achieve a similar effect simply by exchanging compliments with your other half. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Previous research has highlighted a link between being in a loving relationship and improved physical health, with reduced all-cause mortality rates observed among people with a life partner. The mechanisms behind these benefits are not fully clear, but it has been suggested that affectionate interactions may somehow boost immune function, resulting in increased longevity.

To investigate further, the study authors sought to deter

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