How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. PCD seems not to fit to me, since when I read about it they describe “a feeling of sadness.” I don’t feel sad … the sex is great! That definition, in De-Lin’s words, is: “Feelings of sadness or anxiety occurring immediately after sex.” This is a common experience—one study De-Lin cited …
People usually experience positive emotions after sexual activity. The causes of PCD remain largely unknown, although experts suggest that a combination of psychological and affective factors may contribute to its expression. According to a 2015 study, PCD symptoms are common among the general population and can occur even in the presence of a physically satisfying sexual experience. Dr Yuvraj Jadeja, …
