It's no longer new to say sex produces a host of health benefit. Couples that have become smug in their relationship or too caught up with other things may not realize the benefits of a healthy sex life.
It's easy to forget how important bedroom time is, especially when you know that you moved past the falling in love and have walkdown the aisle.
But sex is important for so many reasons, both physical and emotional. You may have heard that sex releases oxytocin, the "cuddle hormone," which makes you feel lovey-dovey and improves your bond with your partner and research even say that cuddle your partner alone reduces stress. but there are many other health benefits you may not be aware of.
Here are 5 important reasons you should be having more sex.
1. You get sick less often: Having sex once or twice a week raises your levels of immunoglobulins, an antibody that helps your body fight off infection from bacteria and viruses. Regular sex can improve your immune system by 30 percent research has said.
2. It's more exciting than a treadmill. Sex burns 3 – 4 calories a minute, compared with about 1.5 if you're just sitting there, and orgasms produce the amphetamine-like chemical phenylethylamine, a natural appetite suppressant. (Bonus: phenylethylamine is also found in chocolate!).
3. It's better than Aspirin. In addition to endorphins, sex releases corticosteroids, both of which are natural pain-relievers that can soothe headaches, period cramps and back pain. Of course, your partner will be sure to remind you of this reason the next time you try to use a headache as an excuse NOT to have sex.
4. It helps couples sleep better. The oxytocin that is released during orgasm also promotes sleep, which may explain why your guy goes from 60 to zero in about five seconds after a romp.
5. It makes you look younger. Sex raises your estrogen levels, which makes your hair shiny and your skin glow. In fact, regular sex may actually slow aging, according to researcher David Weeks. In his study, people who had sex with their partners (casual sex or cheating doesn't work!) three or more times a week looked 7 to 12 years younger than their actual ages.
We like you to tell us what health or other benefits have you noticed after having sex?
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