One Night Stands Are Linked to Depression and Suicidal Thoughts, Study Reveals

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Casual sex and no strings arrangements have been linked to depression and suicidal thoughts by a new research study.

Somewhat shockingly, for every single sexual encounter the report suggests that the odds of suicidal thoughts jumped a staggering 18 PER CENT.

The study, lead by Dr Sara Sanberg-Thomas, suggested that casual sexual relationships were linked to poor mental health.

But they also found that the vice versa was true also, with people who show signs of depression and other similar mental illnesses being more likely to engage in casual sex.

Dr Sandberg-Thomas explained: “Several studies have found a link between poor mental health and casual sex, but the nature of that association has been unclear.

“There’s always been a question about which one is the cause and which is the effect.

“This study provides evidence that poor mental health can lead to casual sex, but also that casual sex leads to additional declines in mental health.”

The results were found to transcend gender boundaries with both men and women equally susceptible.