Ways a sex doll can help you deal with anxiety.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, over 40 million American adults are living with an anxiety disorder. That’s almost 20% of the population. Anxiety is so common in fact, that it’s the most frequently occurring mental health struggle that US adults deal with today.

The same story is repeated elsewhere, with 74% of Brits admitting to feeling stressed and anxious to the point of being overwhelmed in the last 12 months alone. That’s almost three-quarters of the entire adult population of the United Kingdom.

Common symptoms of anxiety and stress include both physical and emotional issues, including irritability and restlessness, along with headaches and insomnia.

Modern life can be difficult, with the pandemic exacerbating feeling of stress and anxiety around the world. The 24/7 news cycle is laden with doom and gloom but other triggers can include personal relationships – or a lack of personal relationships.

Can a lack of sex really cause anxiety?

We know what you might be thinking. Can a lack of sex be a source of your anxiety? According to doctors, the answer is yes! Research carried out by the National Institutes of Health in 2017 set out to better understand the relationship between a satisfying sex life and emotional wellbeing, including feelings of happiness or contentment.

The study notes that, “Conventional wisdom among health researchers has thereby been that safe, consensual sex is essential for positive mood and general psychological health … low levels of sexual activity among physically healthy adults have often been viewed as a marker of poor emotional and sexual well-being.”

You heard it straight from the doctor’s mouth – having sex it good for your health! If we haven’t yet quite convinced you, here are all of the ways that a sex doll can improve your anxiety levels (and of course, increase your overall satisfaction levels!).  

Not having sex can make you feel more anxious

According to Medical News Today, if you’re in a relationship and not having sex, you could well be feeling heightened levels of anxiety. As we’ve seen, that can lead to both physical and mental problems, which can cause even more anxiety. It’s a vicious circle.

Of course, you can’t pressure your partner to want more sex. Doing so is likely to place a strain on what could otherwise be a healthy and happy relationship. It may also cause your partner to feel anxious themselves. A sex doll is the win-win solution. A super realistic doll, which feels and looks like the hottest woman or man you can imagine, and who is custom designed to tick all of your pleasure points in terms of cup size, body type, hair and eye colour, who’s at your beck and call for sex any time of the day or night? Win-win.

Sex dolls are great after a breakup

Going through a relationship breakup truly sucks. Getting your heart broken and losing someone you thought you’d be with forever is truly one of the worst feelings in the world. It can leave you questioning everything, feeling lonely, isolated, alone and adrift. For many people, a breakup can have a debilitating effect on their mental health and if you aren’t used to living alone or sleeping alone, it can provoke feelings of anxiety. Likewise, if you’re questioning if you’ll ever meet someone, you might also find that you spiral into anxiety and depression.

Rushing into a rebound relationship might quiet some of those fears but it can also amplify others while being unfair on the other person. Taking time to process the loss and grieve the relationship is universally agreed to be the best way to move on after a relationship breaks down but that too can be scary. Not to mention, it also means no sex. As we saw above, abstaining involuntarily can also cause anxiety.

Rather than start a relationship that could well see you inflicting that same pain on another person, having a sex doll on hand to satisfy your sexual needs and bring pleasure back into your life can only be a good thing. What’s more, having the total freedom to be as wild, experimental, and inventive as you want could well go some way to taking your mind off your broken heart, while also equipping you with a few new skills to blow your next partner’s mind when you are ready to move on!

A sex doll can be great company

Whether you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship or just haven’t found the one you connect with, being alone can be lonely. Many people, especially those who have lost a partner, turn to a sex doll for company. The truth is, a doll can offer wonderful companionship, which in itself can help to stave off crippling anxiety.

High quality sex dolls are made from premium materials and designed to last for years, meaning after the initial investment you can expect to have companionship on hand for a significant period of time.

Whether it’s the sex you miss or other routines such as listening to music, watching a favourite show, or falling asleep snuggled up together, a realistic sex doll can fill a void and provide the companionship you crave.  

You can practise your sexual skills in complete confidence

Being nervous around the opposite sex is a major source of anxiety for many people and can be so severe as to be crippling. A lack of confidence breeds a lack of confidence as you may not feel comfortable meeting new people. That means you are limited in your opportunities for sex, which can leave you feeling anxious about your skills in the bedroom. And so on, and so on. It might feel like there is no escape from this awful cycle.

A sex doll can provide that escape route, with the maximum possible pleasure and fun built right in! With a doll available on demand, you’re free to hone your sexual skills and build your confidence in the privacy of your own home. That means whether you want to practise the basics, such as oral sex, or want to overcome performance anxiety and learn to last longer, or be more adventurous when it comes to positions, you can do all of that and more without the fear that might come from a human partner.

Not only will your sex doll never say no, they’ll never voice a negative opinion, never complain to anyone else and never ever leave you feeling anything less than 100% satisfied.

Sex dolls provide an alternative to human touch

Modern life is actually distancing us from other humans and that means that we spend more time alone, in front of a screen, than ever before. While 24/7 high speed internet access is no bad thing, being able to plug in and switch off means that we’re having less conversations and making fewer connections. The pandemic means that we may not even need to go into the office anymore either, meaning many forms of human interaction are actually on the decline.

One downside of that is that many of us are also missing out on the human touch and scientists have found that this can also place stress on our mental and physical wellbeing. While human touch is not quite as vital as food or drink, it is necessary for happiness and mental health. That said, it’s not always possible to have a human on demand to dish out a handshake or a hug and in a post-pandemic world, many of us might not want that either.

A sex doll is a wonderful, healthy alternative to human touch that can give you the same kind of wellbeing boost, whenever you choose. Why? Simple. The advanced TPE and silicone materials used to make high quality sex dolls feels like human skin and, it can be gently heated to add a lifelike quality too. Sure, scientists do say you could do yoga and get some of the same benefits, but isn’t the hottest, wettest, most satisfying sex you can image, available on demand and on your terms, a bit more fun?

They’re a healthier alternative to porn

If you’re finding that you just don’t have enough sex in your relationship, or in life as a singleton, the temptation is to (quite literally) take matters into your own hands. We’re talking about porn. There’re literally years of research out there that shows that over-indulging in porn can lead some people on a dark path and much like other harmful habits, such as drinking too much or smoking too much, addiction to porn can be a very corrosive presence in your life and in your relationships.

Research conducted by Utah State University says, “Some of the common damaging effects of pornography for users can include addiction, isolation, increased aggression, distorted beliefs and perceptions about relationships and sexuality, negative feelings about themselves, and neglecting other areas of their lives.”

Likewise, the Reward Foundation reports that porn is linked to poor mental health including anxiety. While the BBC reports that watching porn could actually shrink the part of the brain that indicates pleasure. Scary stuff!  A sex doll is a healthier alternative, able to provide you with the sexual pleasure you crave without those scientifically-proven negative side -effects that porn can lead to when it becomes a toxic habit.