Science

Why Olympians Should Avoid Morning Sex

TO SEX OR NOT TO SEX

Coaches have long banned athletes from having sex before a big match. That’s unnecessary.

Tanya Basu
Tanya Basu 

Senior Editor, Science

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Tanya Basu

Tanya Basu

Senior Editor, Science

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