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With frustration levels rising due to final exams on campus, stress

management will play a major role in studying and exam taking for

students. 

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There are many methods and techniques of stress management, but one

method is often looked over as a taboo subject: sex.

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Even though “good” stress—managed— can help students with learning,

“bad” stress—unmanaged—can compromise the immune system and memory

recall. Sex has many relaxing benefits for individuals, guys and

girls included.

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Peggy Bergeron, a R.N. at the UNA infirmary, said “Sex is an

aerobic workout. Because it is a physical form of intimacy, the

sense of touch involved is similar to a massage.”

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She said that it releases feel-good hormones that give individuals

a natural high that is similar to runners’ high. These hormones are

good for the body.  Also, calories are burned and deep breathing

takes place.

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Not only is the physical act good for the body, an orgasm aids in

relaxation as well.

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Larry Bates, a UNA psychology professor, said there are two main

relaxing chemicals that are involved in an orgasm: vasopressin and

oxytocin.

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“Both of these chemicals give you relaxation in general,” Bates

said. “You just feel good and at peace with the world.”

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But the question remains: When should an individual perform these

relaxing activities?

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“You need a little stress to do well on exams,” Bates said. “Too

much or too little will interfere with learning.”

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Bates said individuals should not partake in sex, or any other

relaxing activities, while studying unless studying makes them

nervous—few individuals experience this nervousness.

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The best time to partake in relaxing activities would be within the

vicinity of the time of the exam. 

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Although sex has numerous amounts of benefits, it involves many

risks and could produce detrimental effects in some

individuals.

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Pregnancy and contraction of STDs can create more stress and worry

in individuals as well as shame and guilt. 

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Bates said that individuals should look into their own personal and

religious beliefs, and that they should find other ways if they

feel shame or guilt.

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Bergeron said that individuals need to know how they respond to

stress, and they should deal with it in a healthy way. 

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Some people listen to music to relax.

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Bates said that progressive muscle relaxation—tensing and

un-tensing muscle groups— and guided imagery—imagining that you are

somewhere else with all five senses—are effective and healthy

relaxation techniques. 

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“People need to know how they handle their own stress” Bergeron

said. “If stress serves as a motivator, that is healthy. If it is a

hindrance, it is unhealthy.”

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