Some surveys say that as many as 44 percent of people have slept with their ex. There are many reasons why sleeping with your ex is not such a good idea. And there are many people who feel that sleeping with an ex is just fine. Look deep at what might be driving you back to your ex when the relationship has ended.

Is it a bad idea to sleep with your ex?

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 OK 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.

Should you sleep with your ex one last time?

Its fine, go ahead and sleep with your ex if you want, scientists say. Its late at night, youre deep in your feelings, and youre still pining over your ex after that big breakup you had a few days ago. The temptation is strong — maybe youll spend just one more night together, for old times sake.