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Surfing the emotionally charged pathways of social media has become a favorite pastime of millions around the world thanks to the easy access provided by cell phones and portable tablets. Hours upon hours are spent with eyes glued to the fluorescent lights of tiny screens absorbing the life experiences of others, but could this increased interest in web surfing take a negative toll on one’s sex life? Researchers have linked frequent social media use to a negative dip in self esteem and overall well-being, which is directly linked to dips in libido.

According to a small study conducted by University of Salford in the UK, social media does more harm than good to personal well-being. About half of the participants in the study, all identifying themselves as social media users, admitted that “their self-esteem suffers when they compare their own accomplishment to those of their online friends”, thus adding to a decline in their overall well-being.

In addition to confidence issues, “two-thirds of the participants claim they find it difficult to relax or sleep after spending time on social networks.”

Low self-esteem, stress and a lack of sleep are common causes of less than spectacular sexual experiences or a decrease in libido. Stress is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction, which affects 30 million men across America according to experts, and is an issue that leads many men feeling incompetent and less interested in being intimate.

Seems that the inadvertent stress that comes from a lack of sleep due to late nights of lurking on Facebook for twerk videos may be adding to a list of reasons why one’s sex life is becoming stifled.

Is Social Media Hurting Your Sex Life?  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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