Study: depressed women seek more sex

Study: depressed women seek more sex
Apr 8, 2008 01:48
guest2952	Depressed women seek more sex than those who are happy because it makes them feel more secure, a study has found. 　　Those with mild to moderate depression indulge in up to a third more sexual activity than others, whether they are in a relationship or not. 　　The researchers suggest an increased sex life could be a help, if not a cure, for depression for some women. 　　The findings were presented at an international mental health conference in Melbourne by clinical researcher Dr Sabura Allen. 　　She and her team were able to confirm suspicions from earlier research that women who were in relationships but were depressed were likely to look for sexual intimacy more often to help them feel more secure. 　　"When people are depressed they feel more insecure about their relationships and concerned that their partner may not care about them or find them valuable," said Dr Allen, who is based at Melbourne's Monash University. 　　"Having sex helps them feel that closeness and security." 　　Turning to depressed single women, she said she had found a trend towards more casual sex than with happier singles. 　　After delivering her findings to the conference, Dr Allen was asked whether having sex could be an effective aid for lessening or beating depression. 　　"We really don't know but we presume it helps as it gives these women opportunities to be close to their partner and loved," she said.

Apr 8, 2008 01:48

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　Depressed women seek more sex than those who are happy because it makes them feel more secure, a study has found.

　　Those with mild to moderate depression indulge in up to a third more sexual activity than others, whether they are in a relationship or not.

　　The researchers suggest an increased sex life could be a help, if not a cure, for depression for some women.

　　The findings were presented at an international mental health conference in Melbourne by clinical researcher Dr Sabura Allen.

　　She and her team were able to confirm suspicions from earlier research that women who were in relationships but were depressed were likely to look for sexual intimacy more often to help them feel more secure.

　　"When people are depressed they feel more insecure about their relationships and concerned that their partner may not care about them or find them valuable," said Dr Allen, who is based at Melbourne's Monash University.

　　"Having sex helps them feel that closeness and security."

　　Turning to depressed single women, she said she had found a trend towards more casual sex than with happier singles.

　　After delivering her findings to the conference, Dr Allen was asked whether having sex could be an effective aid for lessening or beating depression.

　　"We really don't know but we presume it helps as it gives these women opportunities to be close to their partner and loved," she said.

Apr 8, 2008 15:29	#1
GRIZ326 Points: Join Date: Jun 12, 2006 Status: Offline	Depressed women are not very lovable. In my experience, they are suffocating.

Apr 8, 2008 16:55	#2
DAVEC Points: Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Status: Offline	What about men, I have just lost my job so I am a little depressed, what do I need to do?

Apr 8, 2008 19:42	#3
GARYKINKADE Points: Join Date: Jan 8, 2008 Status: Offline	Would increasing your sexual activity help? (Well, I'm just sort of kidding and relating to the article) Hope you find another job as good or better.

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