Casual sex is safe

Previously, it was assumed that a variety of sexual relationships and meeting "for one night", which are so popular among young people is much more likely to lead to the formation of psychological problems, rather than the traditional stable relationship. It turned out that it is not.

Scientists from the University of Minnesota analyzed the responses 737 girls and 574 young people at an average age of 20 and a half years. They were interviewed on the subject of sexual activity and psychological well-being. 55% of sexually active stated that their last partner was from the category of those with whom they are specially arranged appointment. Another 25% admitted that they found a permanent man who was the one with whom they sex   last time. Finally, 12% stressed that their last partner was not that close, but not quite the random people, and 8% said they sex   with a brand casual partner.

Among the latter category were twice as many men than women, as the alert to the study authors. The researchers wanted to determine how the connection on the side during a stable relationship can damage the peace of mind of man. In other words, how much we are plagued by that change to your loved ones.

"It was found that among young people due to the occasional party do not involve any increased risk psychological trauma - Said study author Marla Eisenberg of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. - But we do not have the most to popularize casual sex , Claiming that it is the right thing. The sex education of young people still should promote stable relationships, which are more beneficial for both moral and physical point of view.

Psychology

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