She found that having sex every day was very beneficial for her mental well-being. Among these benefits, trust was a key element. And as anyone who has ever struggled with writer's block knows, an increase in self-esteem promotes the flow of creativity. After all, self-esteem and self-expression (creativity) go hand in hand with self-acceptance. The Belgian novelist Georges Simenon had an astonishing level of literary productivity. During his career he published more than 400 books. It turns out his sexual appetite was just as impressive. “Most people work every day and enjoy sex regularly,” writes Patrick Marnham. “Simenon had sex every day and every few months indulged in a frenzied work orgy.” While living in Paris, Simenon frequently slept with up to four different women a day. His second wife estimated that during his career he had more than 1,200 sexual partners. 2. Creativity helps you get more