This is according to science why having sex with an ex feels so good

You might not feel entirely innocent when you gather your clothes because you spent the night with, yes, no stranger.

In fact: you know your catch from the night more than well. You've also spent more than a few nights in bed with him. How do you manage it again? Of those roughly 8.5 million men walking around in our country, you're back to fooling around with your ex. Damn it. Isn't it over and done with? It just didn't work anymore.? Why are you doing this then? Well, there is a scientific reason for it. Because it's not your fault and it's not his either. Thank god.

Because by having sex with an ex (it doesn't matter which ex), negative feelings you had around the break-up are transformed into positive feelings. You no longer think ‘oh, too bad that went wrong, he probably never thinks of me again and I'm a loser’, you suddenly think: ‘Yes, I matter, I'm still fun, I'm still attractive and a real catch for men.’ In short: you feel better about it. Mentally for sure. Just because the relationship is over, you thrive on that confirmation that you are still fun. A boost for your self-confidence.

But the sex itself is also good and thus a reason to do it, of course, for many. Research shows that 38% of women admit that the best sex they've ever had is with an ex. And sometimes you just need to go back to move forward, psychologists suggest. If you constantly feel bad about that whole failed relationship, then a little rabbiting in bed can work wonders for your self-esteem. Suddenly you feel better about yourself and about him. Look at that.

So if he asks you around 1:00 AM ’how you're doing‘: definitely engage with it.

FACTS

• In a relationship, couples have serious conversations for an average of 5 minutes a day.
• Often, the first kiss happens on the second date.
• The biggest turn-off on a date is being late.

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