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Many people just want to go to sleep after an earth-shattering orgasm, but it apparently makes people more productive.

A study from sex toy company Lelo (yes, we see the conflict of interest) has looked into the correlation between more climaxes, happiness, and our work output as a result.

Over three quarters (78%) of Britons surveyed said orgasms make them happier, two thirds (66%) say that they feel more productive after having an orgasm, and 40% believe they benefit from the happiness and productivity-boosting effects of an orgasm for up to five days afterwards.

University of Warwick figures show that when workers are happier, their productivity goes up by between 10 and 20%.




Ergo, orgasms make us happier, meaning we can do much better at work harder for our capitalist overlords – it’s the only way they’ll let us do anything fun, you see.

The ripple effect of this could be a huge £90 billion boost for the economy, as the average worker makes at least £129 more for their employer each week.

If our output increased by 20%, it could create enough money to allow for a much-needed four day week. Sounds good to us.

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When we looked at whether masturbation breaks at work would be a good idea, psychologist and life coach Dr Cliff Arnall said: ‘I would expect a masturbation policy to result in more focus, less aggression, higher productivity, and more smiling.

‘Certainly taking a masturbation break for boredom or an escape would increase work focus.’

Lelo have done one better than masturbation breaks, going as far to give their own employees ‘self-love days’ to reduce their stress levels.

Staff at the company can take days off to have sex or self-pleasure, having plenty of orgasms and coming back to work happier the following morning.

Rosanna Spero, author of The Economy of Orgasms report said: ‘Researching the link between productivity and happiness and then linking this to the effects of an orgasm on our body and brain has been fascinating…

‘The arguments for ‘staying in’ more are compelling. It is very rare something free can be so effective’

There’s not really any way the government could ever enforce this, since some people have anorgasmia, others might have lower sex drives, and some might need a full moon, Jo Malone candles, and a steak dinner beforehand to cum.

It’s a nice thought, though, that the simple act of having good sex or a wonderful masturbation session could make the working day a little more bearable.

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