The dream team. Sex and money goes together like peanut butter and jelly. It's just right. And according to a new study, they compliment each other more than we might have ever thought.
The sex and dough study. You have a higher likelihood of getting down and dirty the more dough you rake in, according to a study from Anglia Ruskin University in the UK. It's the true balance.
A word from the professionals. Sex and money go hand-in-hand — meaning both compliment each other. Nick Drydakis, who led the study, referred to Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory, saying, "The happier and more fulfilled individuals are in their lives, the more productive and successful they will be in their work, translating to higher wages."
Maslow's Theory. If you're not familiar with Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory, it refers to the core needs that every human requires. It starts with "physiological," and is then followed by "safety," "love/belonging," "esteem" and "self-actualization."
"It's science" in the words of Ron Burgundy. When someone is sexually active, they tend to make roughly 4.5 percent more than those who aren't doing the deed. That's 4.5 percent more of a reason to get busy!
More to the theory. Sex isn't only important for procreation — it's vital for mental health. A lack of sex and love can lead to higher risks of anxiety, depression and basically anything else that will debilitate one's efforts toward a higher wage.
Crunching numbers. Around 7,500 men and women were included in the study, and it got very personal. All of them reported how often they have sex per week and how much money they made per year.
It's not an absurd amount. The participants who made more money had sex around 2-3 times per week. And while this helped figure in how much money was earned, it made no indication how good of a worker they were.
The basis of the study. Drydakis conducted the study because he was interested in how important sex and happiness were to survival. Considering that income plays a significant role in survival, it turns out that the correlation was quite important.
Chicken or the egg? Does someone work harder because they have more sex or do they have more sex because they make more money? The study didn't really get into that department.
It's not just about sex. Sex is the glorified factor in the study, but it's not the only one. Drydakis also delved into what factors into a lack of sexual activity. The reasons are less about money, and more about health.
Health issues and sex don't mix well. Participants who take medications regularly, have diabetes, arthritis or suffer from psychological disorders experience a less satisfying sex life, statically speaking.
It's all about the Benjamins, but it's not always about the sex. While the study aimed at the correlation between sex and wealth, it's really more about love and money. As long as there is some kind of positive affection in someone's life, it's likely to have a positive effect on their wallet.
With that being said... Even though there are several contributing factors to lucrative results, sex is considered to be the most potent contributor to happiness, according to a Dartmouth College study called, "Money, Sex and Happiness: An Empirical Study."
Time to test it out. If you're not sold on the study, it's certainly one that you can test out yourself. Even if it doesn't affect your bank account, there's always the sex.
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