Post-coital dysphoria is encountered by women as well as men. The reasons behind this disorder are not very clear though. Some scientists are of the opinion that an evolutionary factor plays a role behind this. The reason could be of an emotional nature too, like, a fear of abandonment, or it might so happen that the feeling cannot be explained at all, and makes its presence felt despite a sound bond between the couple.
Some women feel post sex blues when an emotional bond is not made with the partner.
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According to sexologists, most women are driven by two motivational factors when they communicate sexually with their partner. On one hand she seeks physical intimacy and on the other she wants to establish an emotional connection with her partner, and when that is thwarted, post sex blues crop up.
Which of the following factors causes post-coital tristesse in men?
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As odd as it sounds, the same drive that urges a man to engage in sexual intercourse faces a deceleration once that act attains completion. It is the result of the surge of prolactin that occurs in the body of a man during sex. Scientists are of the opinion that prolactin in men works as thermostat and make the man dispirited after sex, leading to dysphoria.
What is the meaning of the terms trsitesse in post-coital tristesse?
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Tristesse comes from the French word triste which means sadness. The phrase post-coital tristesse is a Latin French term which can be literally translated into sadness after sex.
Post-coital tristesse in women is the outcome of a biological factor?
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Scientists are of the opinion that a slump in the level of dopamine is accompanied by depression and anxiety. During sex dopamine level shoots up, but after sex this same chemical goes down. Therefore, women can feel melancholic after sex.
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