I’ve posted about the numerous benefits of Dr. Joe’s Cure for everything many times. But this set of benefits contains something new:
Research published in Social Psychology and Personality Science found that among college students, those who enjoyed casual sex reported higher well-being and self-esteem levels, compared with students who did not have casual sex.
Interesting. For years it was said that those who engaged in casual sex had low self-esteem and that casual sex, at best, offered a temporary boost and worsening of self-esteem in the long term.
More research may be needed. And perhaps the research should be done for all age ranges.
Alas the higher well-being and self-esteem levels achieved with casual sex only last until your wife catches you at it.
And you have firsthand knowledge of this? Maybe you and your wife should have gotten your esteem boosted at the same time by inviting a third or another couple. 🙂
Of all the possible goals in life, self esteem is pretty low on the value scale. I am reminded of your linking to studies which suggest an inverse relationship between ability and self esteem.