When Heartbreak Makes You Want Sex More, Not Less
Heartbreak does not always kill your libido. Sometimes desire becomes much stronger as sex, touch, grief, stress and the need to feel wanted overlap.
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The Part of a Breakup Your Body Keeps Remembering
A breakup can end emotionally before the body catches up. Sexual grief is the loss of touch, sex, familiarity and the feeling of being physically known.
When Pleasure Feels Complicated After a Breakup
Pleasure and grief can exist at the same time. After a breakup, masturbation may feel grounding, confusing or deeply tied to memories of your ex.