mindfulness is a lot easier when you’re making love. The study found that mind-wandering occurred on average only 10 percent of the time when the subjects were having sex.12 This explains why honeymooners have an easier time operating consciously. When we stay mindful—not just when we’re having sex—the wishes and desires of our conscious minds will manifest in our lives, which is how we can make sure the Honeymoon Effect lasts!