Why is break-up sex not a good idea?

After ending a relationship, many couples have, what is called the break-up sex. While some think it would be the best way to gain closure, here are several reasons why it is in fact not a good idea. Scroll down to know these reasons.

Having sex with an ex-partner can reignite feelings of emotional attachment and it can also lead to confusion and hurt feelings. This happens especially if one person is hoping to reconcile while the other is not into that sentiment. Many people are unable to let go and those feelings become deeper although they had set out to do just the opposite.

Breakup sex can often give false hope of reconciliation, which can be harmful if one person is not interested in getting back together. There have been many cases where either/or have gone into depression.

If both parties have had sexual partners since the breakup, there is a risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during breakup sex especially when it is unprotected sex.

Breakup sex may not provide the closure one is looking for, and instead can prolong the healing process and delay the acceptance of the end of the relationship.

Engaging in breakup sex can perpetuate unhealthy patterns of behavior, including using sex as a way to cope with emotional pain or using sex to manipulate an ex-partner.

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