We have all been stressed before, and when we are, I’m pretty sure sex is the last thing on our minds. I mean, if tons of people are getting laid off within your department, wouldn’t you be too worried you’re next? Rather than thinking about sex?

Stress can mess with your head, your body, and your life; and with that said, more than likely you simply can’t even get in the mood.

"If you're making love in conditions that aren't good for you - ie. it's not enjoyable, you're just not into it or you feel coerced - it may make you less interested in having sex the next time," according to Professor Sandra Byers, a sex therapist and chair of the department of psychology at the University of New Brunswick.

Though, she adds, “Not that stress doesn't have a physiological impact, but it's my inability to cope that makes it stressful. It's very subjective. A high-stress job won't necessarily have a negative impact on one's sex life. It may even charge you up.”

So, a lot of the stress depends on the person because everyone deals with it differently - some better than others. Though, a study taken back in 2004 shows that woman’s stress affected their sex lives more than it does for men.

“Women, in particular, are extremely vulnerable to having stress impact their sex life," says Dr. Robin Milhausen, a sex expert from the University of Guelph who worked on the study.

Of course, guys can always help their woman and relieve some of their partners’ stress by doing simple things. It can be simple chores around the house, driving the kids to practice, or cooking dinner.

Guys, those simple things can not only make your partner happier and less stressed, but they can also help with your sex life! Go read “More Sex for Men that Do... House Chores?!”

But overall, keep your woman stress-free and both of you will be extra happy… if you know what I mean!