Skip to main content  What are some of the benefits of having
sex?  Share | Amy asks:   Heather Corinna replies:  Fantastic
question!  It's so important for people to remember that usually
when we're looking to engage in activities of any kind where
there are some risks of negative or unwanted outcomes, it's
usually because we also want to take risks of discovering or
getting some positive or wanted outcomes. If we want to audition
for a part in a play, we're risking rejection or disappointment,
as well as what we might see as a waste of our time in preparing
a lot for something which we may not get, but we take those
risks because we also want to risk getting that plum part,
having the opportunity to perform and having our talent,
preparation and risk visibly appreciated by an audience.  If
partnered sex put us only at potentially negative risks, and not
also at potential risks of positive things, it's not likely most
people would even consider choosing to seek it out or engage in
it. What would be the point