Smarty-Pants: Research Reveals Regular Sex Makes Us More Intelligent

When it comes to sex, research always seems to contradict itself. First we were told that even looking at an attractive woman can cause a man’s IQ to plummet.

Now, however, researchers at the University of Amsterdam are saying that contrary to popular belief, a little rumpy-pumpy can actually make us all smarter.

(Note: while research proves this is true, it’s probably not a good idea to stop studying for your college finals and just have sex with your man instead…)

Men may turn a bit stupid when faced with a pair of boobs, say researchers, but engaging in sexual activity is likely to snap them back to their usual level of smartness post-haste.

Unlike fellas, however, we’re not likely to get a bit stupid if we’re confronted by some washboard abs. Our IQ levels remain the same. But with that being said, a little action between the sheets is still likely to give us a major boost in the mental department.

Men's IQ tends to fall when they are confronted with an attractive woman

Researchers revealed three reasons why sex is thought to boost your brain cells. First and foremost, researchers discovered that participants who thought about sex tended to perform better on critical thinking problems. (Have an essay to write? Just think about spending the night with Ryan Gosling. It’ll help. Possibly…)

Secondly, physical intimacy releases the happy hormone Oxytocin meaning that it completely diminishes stress and allows us to think clearly, without worries about external factors.

Finally, sex boosts our self-esteem, which in turn causes us to feel brighter, more confident and better able to look out for ourselves. This boost in self-esteem causes us to function better on a day-to-day basis.

So there you have it ladies. Not only is sex great for our health and not only does it make us look younger, it also makes us smarter. Score!