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