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Is it ill-advised to deal with stress through physical contact?
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Possible problem: If physical contact means you are using casual sex to deal with stress then there might be a problem. I have worked with many people who have used sex as a way to 'self-medicate' painful feelings instead of dealing with the feelings or stressful situations directly. If physical contact is with someone you care about and who loves you then that is an excellent way to relieve stress.
Answered 12/10/2013
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