Intimate Encounters & Online Dating

I found this interesting while I was researching on intimate encounters and online dating sites like PlentyOfFish.com.

*It's for a research paper I'm writing for school...

According to a research conducted by the University of Texas one of the main reasons why people have sex or get involved in an intimate encounter is to improve or raise their self-esteem which to a certain level makes sense because this intimate relationship makes those involved feel like they are attractive and their physical presence means a lot to their other half. Likewise, college students who had a sexually active life were more confident than those who practiced abstinence.

Couples who enjoy intimate relationships may also be surprised to hear that their intimate encounters can also benefit them by improving their health. Some of the health benefits related to sexual activities are: cardiovascular benefits, improves the immune system, helps relieve stress, etc.

So on that note intimate relationships between mature, consenting and responsible adults are nothing to be ashamed of, in fact, having intimate encounters is quite natural and can actually be healthy. It is important to notice that we are talking about adults who have reached a certain point in their relationship that allows them to get physical; we are also assuming that those involved in their relationships have not had multiple partners throughout their sex life which may throw off the entire argument.