Is sex always best after an argument?
A row really seems to do it for some people. Plenty of couples appear to thrive off their tumultuous relationships in the same way that Brad and Angelina did in that (pretty dire) movie Mr and Mrs Smith. Their characters would be trying to kill each other (literally, and with guns) in one scene, then getting it on in the next — almost continually, for 112 minutes.
But in real life, do rows really lead to passionate sex? According to a new survey from the extramarital dating service Illicit Encounters (yes, it really is a site designed to help married people find affairs), the predominant cause of arguments in the capital is in fact sex itself. So, knowing that, I wondered whether Londoners still like to kiss and make up after a row.
No
Rita, 30, distribution
In order to have passionate sex after a row, you really need to have passionate arguments — and my boyfriend and I don't. Just getting a little upset or pissed off with someone doesn't make for great sex.
Yes
Gunter, 33, concrete enforcer
I'm from Poland and British girls seem to love the bad times. They always want me more after a row.
No
Josh, 29, pilot
I have never had sex after an argument — I never really feel like it — so I couldn't say.
Yes
Lakis, 27, IT systems
After a row you usually have quick, fast, firm or rough sex, which is definitely needed once in a while to clear the air.
No
Will, 22, student
First-time sex is the best sex for me because I never seem to get any further than that.
Yes
Gareth, 34, lawyer
It's often difficult for partners to apologise or admit defeat so make-up sex is a physical, wordless act that ultimately relieves the stress and acts as a reconciliation. Once you've had an orgasm or two, both people are satisfied and most people don't remember the argument, let alone what it was about — at least in the short term.
Yes
Amy, 23, waitress
It's the best sex for making you feel secure again after a disagreement. When you've been upset with each other you often need to have sex as an assurance that you're friends again. It makes you feel better.
No
Nathan, 38, PR
It doesn't really happen. After an argument you're never in the mood for sex and then ultimately all those rows just end in divorce.
