"When people are depressed they feel more insecure about their relationships and concerned that their partner may not care about them or find them valuable," said Dr Allen, who is based at Melbourne's Monash University.
"Having sex helps them feel that closeness and security."
Turning to depressed single women, she said she had found a trend towards more casual sex than with happier singles.
After delivering her findings to the conference, Dr Allen was asked whether having sex could be an effective aid for lessening or beating depression.
"We really don't know but we presume it helps as it gives these women opportunities to be close to their partner and loved," she said.
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