Despite the numerous types of STDs and STIs Out there, most people today
do not practice safe sex for the sake of achieving maximum pleasure
from their partner. Well, for one, s*x feels good and it’s a lot of fun
for consenting adults. Besides that, having S ex regularly can not only
make you feel good and closer to your partner, but also physically
healthier. Many scientific studies have found a loving relationship,
physical touch and passionate S ex can bring health benefits, such as
lower blood pressure. In fact, anything that exercises your heart is
considered good for you, including S ex. Here are 10 surprising benefits
of having S ex that might make you crave more.
1. S ex gives you a radiant, youthful glow.
A study conducted at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland
gathered a panel of judges and asked them to view participants through a
one-way mirror and then guess their ages. Participants who were
enjoying lots of S ex with a steady partner (on average four times a
week) were perceived to be seven to 12 years younger than their actual
age. Why? Because they had a radiant, more youthful glow about them.
Regular S ex does this for you: it promotes the release of horm ones
like estrogen and testosterone, which help keep your body looking young
and vital.
2. S ex improves your fitness.
Yep, S ex counts as exercise. According to a 2010 study published in
The American Journal of Cardiology, S exual activity is comparable to a
modest workout on a treadmill. A good romp keeps your body fit and can
burn anywhere from 85 to 250 calories, depending on the length and vigor
of the session. Not only will an all-night pleasurefest workout your
ticker, but also workout your back, b*tt and thigh muscles. Breaking a
sweat in bed as you thrust during S ex can also help sculpt your abs and
ensure you are physically fit and ready for the day.
3. S ex reduces stress.
People who have S ex at least once every two weeks are better able to
manage stressful situations in life, such as public speaking. That’s
according to findings of a study conducted by the University of the West
of Scotland. Study author and psychology professor Stuart Brody, Ph.D.
explains that during S ex endorphins and oxytocin (feel-good horm ones)
are released and these horm ones activate pleasure centers in the brain
that create feelings of int imacy and relaxation, which help stave off
anxiety and depression. You don’t have to get an or gasm to reap the
benefit, but you do get the biggest surge of stress-busting horm ones
when you cli max. All the more reason to aim for a stellar finish!
4. S ex gives you sounder sleep.
Have you noticed how after an or gasm you fall into a deep, peaceful
sleep? That’s because the same endorphins that help you de-stress and
relax are also responsible for priming you for deep slumber. Cindy M.
Meston, Ph.D., director of the S exual Psychophysiology Laboratory at
the University of Texas at Austin explains that not only are endorphins
released during or gasm, but also another horm one called prolactin.
“Prolactin levels are naturally higher when we sleep, which suggests a
strong relationship between the two,” she says. If you are aiming for
sounder sleep, skip the vigorous acrobatics and opt for a subdued
session, otherwise you might feel more energized than sleepy after S ex.
5. S ex fights acne.
As farfetched as it may sound, a healthy S ex life can actually help
fight acne in some instances. Acne is often a manifestation of an
internal hormonal imbalance, specifically the imbalance of S ex horm
ones estrogen, progesterone and androgens/testosterone. Having S ex
eliminates toxins and balances your horm one levels, which may help keep
your skin clearer. S ex also improves blood circulation in the body and
helps to deliver oxygen to your skin, which can also help give you a
healthy glow and keep your skin smooth and supple. You really are
helping your skin to stay healthy and acne free when you have regular S
exual intercourse.
6. S ex fends off colds and flues.
A Pennsylvania study found that students who had S ex once or twice a
week had higher levels of Immunoglobulin A (IgA) in their bodies. IgA
is a disease and illness-fighting compound that helps fend off illnesses
like colds and flues. This compound was about 30% higher in
participants who had S ex at least once a week than those who did not
have S ex at all. Interestingly, IgA was at its lowest level in people
who had S ex more than twice a week. More research is needed before
conclusions on weekly S ex can be made, but researchers agree there is a
link between how strong your immune system is and how often you have S
ex. Try weekly S ex to boost your immune system, combat disease and keep
your body healthy.
7. S ex eases annoying aches and pains.
Have a migraine? Before you reach for an aspirin, try an or gasm.
What? The surge of horm ones released after an or gasm can help ease any
annoying aches and pain you have, be it a headache or strained back.
This is according to findings of study conducted at the Headache Clinic
at Southern Illinois University. In the study, half of women who
suffered migraines reported relief after cli maxing. Cindy M. Meston,
Ph.D., explains: “The endorphins that are released during an or gasm
closely resemble morphine, and they effectively relieve pain.” Talk
about flipping the script. This is how the script should read whenever
you have an ache or pain and your man is around: “Yes, honey. I want it
now—I have a headache.”
8. S ex lightens monthly periods and cramps.
You may not like the idea of having S ex during your period, but it
might not be such a bad idea. S ex while menstruating can ease cramps
and help end your period faster. This is according to a study conducted
at Yale University School of Medicine, which also found that S ex while
menstruating decreases the risk of endometriosis, a common condition in
women that causes the uterine tissue to grow outside of the uterus,
causing pelvic pain and S ex that hurts. If you decide to do the deed on
your period, stick to missionary. Apparently, when you’re lying down
your flow tends to be lighter.
9. S ex strengthens bladder control.
About 30% of all women will be affected byurinary incontinence at
some point in their lives. It is important that you have a strong pelvic
floor, if you are going to avoid incontinence. S ex acts like a workout
routine for your pelvic floor muscles and when done regularly can be
very beneficial. Moreover, when you have an or gasm, the contractions in
pelvic floor muscles strengthens them and also helps you fend off
incontinence.
10. S ex reduces risk of prostate cancer.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
found that men who ejaculated frequently (at least 21 times a month)
were less likely to get prostate cancer. The study revealed you don’t
even need a partner to reap this benefit since self service and
nocturnal emission were also factored in the equation. Obviously, there
are many factors that affect the risk of cancer, but having more S ex
won’t hurt.
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