{{Short description|Sex following making up, after an argument}} {{Redirects|Make Up Sex|the Machine Gun Kelly song|Make Up Sex (song)}}
'''Makeup sex''' is an informal term for sexual intercourse which may be experienced after conflict in an intimate personal relationship. These conflicts may range from minor arguments to major arguments. Sex under these circumstances may be more gratifying and invested with additional emotional significance. It is sometimes conceived as a physical expression of reconciliation and rediscovery of one's partner following the cathartic experience of a fight and may resolve underlying conflicts.<ref name="psyc_TheT">{{Cite web| title = The Truth About Make-Up Sex| author = Joel, Samantha| work = Psychology Today| date = 2015-06-24| access-date = 22 April 2020| url = https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-decisions/201506/the-truth-about-make-sex}}</ref>
Makeup sex has been attributed to increased sexual desires stemming from romantic conflict.<ref name="psyc_TheT"/> After conflict during a relationship, arousal transfer may occur which shifts anger into arousal.<ref name="opra_TheB">{{Cite web| title = The Benefits of Makeup Sex| author = Vincenty, Samantha| work = oprahmag.com| date = 2019-08-26| access-date = 22 April 2020| url = https://www.oprahmag.com/life/relationships-love/a28816552/makeup-sex/}}</ref> Experts disagree on the outlook of makeup sex, some{{Who|date=January 2026}} believe makeup sex is unhealthy as it rewards "fighting, drama, and generally bad behavior". Sexologist and television personality Jessica O'Reilly describes makeup sex as positive, settling conflicts that can only be resolved through sex.<ref name="elit_SexE">{{Cite web| title = Sex Experts Explain Why Makeup Sex Is So Amazing| author = Shatto, Rachel| work = Elite Daily| date = 2019-02-08| access-date = 22 April 2020| url = https://www.elitedaily.com/p/why-is-makeup-sex-so-good-sex-experts-explain-15935321}}</ref> Makeup sex may be more intense, as it may assist in releasing underlying emotions.<ref name="mens_What">{{Cite web| title = What Is Makeup Sex, and Is It Good or Bad for My Relationship?| author = Engle, Gigi| work = menshealth.com| date = 2019-08-19| access-date = 22 April 2020| url = https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a28747439/makeup-sex/}}</ref>
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