Rather than expect sleeping with an ex to be emotionally turbulent and may let go of lingering feelings, hampering your ability to move on and prolonging heartbreak, the researchers found that sleeping with an ex didnt really stop the healing process from day to day.

Is it a bad idea to hook up with your ex?

Its completely normal, and fairly common, for people to hook up with an ex lover because it feels physically familiar, according to therapist Matt Lundquist. At the same time, your interest in a hookup could also be coming from a place of grief and delay your healing.

Is it OK to sleep with ex boyfriend?

Hooking Up With Your Ex May Not Be As Bad For You As You Think, A New Study Says. According to new research from Wayne State University, having sex with your ex actually might not be a bad idea — in fact, it may even be a *good* idea.