A study of work and sex habits of married workers found that those who prioritized sex at home experienced benefit the next day at work, where they were more likely to immerse themselves in their tasks and enjoy their work life. The study also found that bringing work-related stress home from the office negatively affects employees' sex lives. The findings emphasize the importance of leaving work in the office.
To understand the effect sex has on work, the researchers followed 159 married workers over the course of two weeks, asking them to complete two short surveys per day. They found that workers who engaged in sex reported a more positive mood the next day, and the elevated mood levels in the morning led to more lasting work engagement and job satisfaction throughout the workday.
The effect, which appears to last for at least 24 hours, was equally strong for both men and women, and was present even after the researchers took into account marital satisfaction and quality of sleep, which are two common factors that predict the daily mood.
