Why do I get sad after sex?

Name: Why do I get sad after sex?
Uploaded: 2024-10-03T10:00:08+00:00
Duration: 51 s
Channel: Vanessa Marin
Description: A short YouTube explainer by Vanessa Marin about post coital dysphoria (feeling sad, tearful, or angry after sex). The video defines the phenomenon…

3 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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A short YouTube explainer by Vanessa Marin about post coital dysphoria (feeling sad, tearful, or angry after sex). The video defines the phenomenon, cites a 2019 study reporting lifetime prevalence (41% of penis owners; 46% of vulva owners), notes episodes can last minutes to hours, and says research is limited. It recommends good aftercare as a coping strategy and points viewers to an aftercare video link.

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October 3, 2024.

41%.

46%.

From a few minutes up to a few hours.

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Have you ever felt really sad after sex? Maybe you've even cried? Or maybe you've actually gotten angry? That's actually surprisingly common, and it even has a name Post coital dysphoria. A 2019 study found that 41% of penis owners and 46% of vulva owners have experienced it at least once in their lifetimes. Some people experience it every single time they have sex. Post coital dysphoria can last for just a few minutes, or even as long as a few hours. Unfortunately, it's not super well studied, so we don't know exactly why it happens. For some people, it can be so extreme that it causes you to want to avoid sex altogether. If you experience post coital dysphoria, one of the best things you can do is engage in really good aftercare. If you don't know what aftercare is, I will link a YouTube video down in the comments for you.