"It's tough to know what to say after sex, which is why it's so common to blurt out the first thing that comes to mind. As you lie next to your partner, you might say something cringeworthy like, "Wow, so, yeah..." What's worse, though, is being on the receiving end of a blasé comment. Without even meaning to, these words can highlight the discomfort in the air - and put everyone on edge."
"According to Sofie Roos, a sexologist and couples therapist, you shouldn't feel bad if you never know what to say after sex. "It's such a vulnerable, literally a naked and stripped down, situation, and combining that with the cocktail of hormones, it can leave many of us not really knowing what to say, especially with a new partner," she tells Bustle."
Mood often shifts quickly after sex from passion to awkwardness, leaving many people unsure what to say. Vulnerability, literal nakedness, and a cocktail of hormones can impair speech and prompt cringeworthy or blasé remarks. Simple compliments such as "You're so hot" or "you're such a good kisser" can lighten the atmosphere. Cuddling or falling asleep together work as low-pressure fallbacks. Comfort with post-sex pillow talk typically grows as partners become more familiar, though some lingering awkwardness can persist until clothes are back on. Common awkward openings include terse, hesitant phrases that can read as disinterest.
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