Remember when people used to call in “sick” just to stay home and, well, not be sick? Now, some companies are cutting out the charade and straight-up offering paid “sex days.” According to new research, a little midday magic between the sheets leads to happier, more productive employees. Suddenly, that “out of office” message hits different.

Company-sanctioned ‘sex days’ could be coming: Paid time off to get freaky ‘boosts productivity’ and workplace loyalty, research finds