Psychologist and clinical sexologist Magali Croset-Calisto publishes a book, "Less stress thanks to sex!".
Guest of the show "It feels good" Wednesday, she explains why sex is an effective way to reduce stress, and gives advice to put in place, alone or with others.
INTERVIEW
"Sexuality can be a totally beneficial aid in countering stress."
This sentence from psychologist and clinical sexologist Magali Croset-Calisto could sum up the starting point of her new book,
Less stress thanks to sex!
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Wednesday, the health professional explains to the microphone of Anne Roumanoff how sex can help reduce stress, especially in this period of pandemic, very conducive to anxiety.
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"Sexuality is no longer just sex for sex, or sex as a way to find oneself," observes Magali Croset-Calisto.
"It's also a way to de-stress."
The sex therapist explains how sex affects our mood and our stress level.
"Sexuality will activate the reward circuit of our brain. This pleasure system provides us with lots of small beneficial biochemical molecules."
Masturbation and "slow sex"
Recalling the need for consent, Magali Croset-Calisto gives various tips for using one's sexuality as an anti-stress agent.
"Masturbation is one way," she advises.
Her book also suggests the practice of "slow sex".
For half an hour, the partner does to the other what is asked of him.
Then the roles are reversed.
All without penetration.
"It is part of several small exercises like that to find oneself", explains the sex therapist.
For the specialist, this period of generalized stress is also an opportunity for couples.
"The interesting issue of this period is that it can be a time to recreate the desire in the couple and to reinstate questions about the libido", she believes.