Sex helps with public speaking says a BBC report that talks about the research findings of Mr Stuart Brody, a psychologist at the University of Paisley. Apparently, harmless masturbating won't do. You have to really do it by having intercourse. Nature is a tough taskmaster - not that I am complaining.
The important learning to take away from the study is this: "... greater frequency of intercourse is associated with greater benefits." Alright! Am off, you say? Wait! I have some more to say.
Dr Peter Bull doesn't agree. Before a stressful activity - like public speaking, he recommends better preparation and such trivialities. Studiousness against Sex! We know what'll win.
Before, during or after ?