Wouldn’t life be a lot easier if there was a simple move that you could do to make everything better? Well ladies, you just might be in luck, because scientists may have just found that trigger.

When the man you’re dating is upset, whether it be stressed, sick, or just in a bad mood in general, showing him affection in any way will work in your favor. Giving him a small back rub or even a quick squeeze of his hand can help him calm down, but more importantly, it will strongly benefit you!

The brain-imaging study by UCLA life scientists has revealed that the reward center of the male’s brain lights up when he’s being physically comforted by a woman. What does that mean? When you’re there for him, he wants to spoil you!

There are different levels of comfort that a woman can provide, and each one of has a different level of response from men. Something simple like holding his hand can make him want to show more positive physical affection to you, but if you go all the way and have sex with him while he’s feeling down, you’re on the fast path to an early Christmas!

But it’s not all about getting something in return– Even if your man doesn’t appreciate your physical support exactly as you would have hoped, you’ll still get a sense of accomplishment which can boost your own mood while doing so.

If you have sex with someone while they’re down, the study shows that your own morale will increase significantly simply by knowing that you’ve made a difference.

“When people talk about the ways in which social support is good for our health, they typically assume that the benefits of social support come from the support we receive from others, but it now seems likely that some of the health benefits of social support actually come from the support we provide to others,” said UCLA assistant professor of psychology Naomi Eisenberger, who was also the senior author of the study.

Who knew having sex with someone in need could be so fulfilling on so many levels! The researchers say that, “Support-giving may have stress-reducing effects for the person who provides the support,” IE you’re going to feel just as stressless as your beau when you put out!

So how can this benefit you while you’re using an online dating site? Easy! Simply show more affection to the people you hook up with in order to feel better yourself. That may seem a little selfish, but if you’re both getting enjoyment out of it, it’s a win-win!