Gamers and their Sex Lives

Are Gamers Sex Lives at risk?

It’s no secret that both men and women enjoy indulging in the gaming culture. From fighting creatures and saving nations, video games help people escape the daily hustle and bustle by putting them into a completely different dimension. For some, games add to their life while they completely control others. Gaming has many effects, but are gamers and their sex lives really at risk?

It may be easy for some to step away from their favourite gaming system, but it can be a hard task for others. So many become fully enthralled into games that they sometimes lack in other areas such as the bedroom. Many studies have been done about gamers and their sex lives to show the real effects of constantly playing games. While some studies show that being a gamer has absolutely nothing to do with what goes in the bedroom, other studies showed that some men actually reported being more interested in their games than doing anything sexual with their partner. Of course, there are many factors to consider with these types of studies, but can be an avid player really decrease someone’s sex drive?

There’s a huge difference between playing a game occasionally because someone enjoys it and being a chronic abuser and can’t seem to put down the controller. If you are the latter, then it may affect your sex life. Many fail to realize that being addicted to video games is like any other addiction. What usually happens when you are addicted to something? You lose interest in everything else. Your sole purpose for living is usually that one thing, and you forget the other things in your life that used to make you happy. So, while you’re spending your days and night glued to your game, your mate does not see as much of you in any setting, including the bedroom.

A few researchers have concluded that men’s sex drive decreases because of their gaming habit because they get a type of gratification through playing games. While studies are still being done on this, it’s suggested that some male gamers become overly stimulated while playing games, making them less interested in having an orgasm during sex. Some video games require physical activity that can take a lot out of a person, making them not interested in sex. Virtual games that consoles such as the PlayStation have made the gaming experience seem more real and appealing. This is another possible reason for the lack of sex in the bedroom when you are with a gamer.

Female Gamers have more sex.

While it appears that male gamers have less sex, female gamers reportedly have more. There may not be any solid reason why this is, but a survey conducted by Gametart interviewed women and asked those who gamed and those who don’t how many times they have sex in a week. The ones who gamed had more sex than those who don’t. One reason could be that gaming is a good bonding tool. It’s no secret that partners who share common interests usually get along better in every aspect of their relationship, sex included. Playing video games might be foreplay for some, while it may help their overall health.

Some researchers suggest that playing video games helps a person’s overall mental health. Video games that make players think and use their brain to complete missions can actually assist in improving their cognitive functions. You may not believe it, but shooting games such as Halo and games which require missions to be completed, such as Grand Theft Auto, require patience and actual thinking to make sure the best choices are being made to level up in the game. While this might not seem like a big deal to many, it may help those who are not gamers see their partners’ fascination or other loved ones have for their favourite games.

The direct link between gamers and their sex lives may be a mystery we need to explore further. Through the researcher’s efforts, we are closer to seeing how both men and women have different effects on their need for video games. While it seems that men are more negatively affected, women have more positive effects on their sex lives when it comes to gaming. Creating an open dialogue and considering all aspects of gaming can help us identify any issues that may come into play regarding still having a healthy sex life.