And no matter what name we want to call it, or our psychological disposition towards it, the fact is, sex is a beautiful and natural part of adult relationships which science and research has continued to reveal its benefits and importance to the human race.
Sex If you are one of those with a negative attitude to sex, I have listed a couple of reasons you must drop them right away and improve your sex life. And if you are already enjoying the fun of it, now it is time to explore sex for the great benefits you can derive from it because a good sexual health can improve your physical and psychological health, putting you in a positive frame of mind.
One thing must be noted however, if you are not doing sex right, you are not likely to enjoy these benefits.
Sex promotes healthier sexual organs
Studies have shown that men who have five or more ejaculations per week while in their 20s cut their risk of prostate cancer by a third. Also, 21 or more ejaculations per month are linked to a lower risk of this cancer in older men, compared to men who have only four to seven ejaculations per month. Sexual activity increases the flow of blood to male and female genitalia, causing it to function better and maintain a healthier condition. Women’s vaginal muscles also stretch and contract during sex, which makes them stronger. For the women, getting down could actually help our reproductive health. The more sex we have, the more we produce hormones that help to increase sexual desire, thus wanting more sex.
More sex increases the level of Estrogen in women which helps protect against osteoporosis, alzheimer’s, prevent endometriosis, regulates menstrual cycles and even helps to trigger the onset of labour and speed up delivery in pregnant women. Sex can help reduce the risk of breast cancer for women who have never given birth. A study showed that if a female increases the frequency of sex, she decreases the risks of breast cancer. Also, lovemaking strengthens the pelvic floor muscles that control the flow of urine, improving bladder control. A study published by The Journal of Sexual
Medicine reported that women who have sex less than twice a month fell sick more often than those who have regular orgasm. Another report by researchers from the Women’s Health Program at Monash University in Australia found that women who had more orgasm had higher level of energy, fewer illnesses and a better psychological outlook to life. In a related research work, A psychologist at the University of Albany, Gordon Gallup, has discovered that semen consumption helps prevent morning sickness in pregnant women. Gordon affirmed that morning sickness is a reaction of the body to a foreign substance, and that regular consumption of semen will build the body’s tolerance, diminishing the effects of morning sickness.
Sex reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
Most of us would have come across those shocking and sometimes scary headlines: man collapses after sex romp with undergraduate; or, man dies in hotel room after sex with prostitute, more embarrassing than being caught going out commando style. However, scientific research has shown sex does not cause heart attack, rather it reduces the risk of one developing a heart attack. Though a fast heartbeat is one of the signs of a heart attack, a faster heartbeat during sex may actually lower the risk of a heart attack by nearly half.
According to Scientists at the New England Research Institute, men who had sex twice a week were up to 45 percent less likely to have heart attacks than men who had sex once a month or less. Another study showed that men who reported having three or more orgasms per week experienced 50 percent fewer heart attacks and strokes as compared to those who had less frequent orgasms. Sex has also been proven to reduce instances of heart disease.
What this means is that when we get aroused, blood starts to pump at a quicker rate increasing blood flow to our brain and heart, thereby improving our performance in and out of bed. Though the reasons are not very clear yet, a study published in the British Medical Journal discovered that men who had sex less than once per month were twice as likely to die in the next 10 years than those who had sex once per week while women who claimed to enjoy their sex lives lived seven to eight years longer than women who were indifferent to sex!
Sex relieves pain, headaches, stress and cold symptoms
Sex has been discovered to be one of the cheapest therapies available to man in the treatment of a wide range of symptoms, including arthritis, cramps, muscle spasms, general body pains, stress and cold symptoms. According to a study from the University of Munster in Germany, sexual activity can lead to “partial or complete relief” from migraines and they attribute this to the release of endorphins during sex.
When making love, Oxytocin is released into the body and this helps until we reach orgasm. A steady rise in oxytocin causes the release of endorphins (hormone-like chemicals that bear a close functional resemblance to morphine) in the brain and this helps in relieving pain and stress as well.
Another study has concluded also that good sex helps to develop new nerve cells in the brain which are responsible for creating more cells in the olfactory. According to the research from the University of Calgary, the surge of the hormone,, Prolactin that occurs after sex, is responsible for this. Meaning that the more sex you have, the more your ability to perceive smell improves. Also, a study at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, reported that people who have sex two times a week are likely to have a higher amount of antibody immunoglobin, which is the main defense against colds and the flu. So, rather than turn your partner down because you are experiencing some kind of discomfort, a good roll under the sheets might just be all you need to get better. But wait, there is a cache here. The sex is not likely to do you much good if it does not result in the big “O”. Chances are that it might actually increase your headache and this happens more with women, who often times do not get good quality sex. So, guys, be patient enough to help out if you must, rather than add to!
Sex assists weight loss and improves general health
Sex can be a great exercise. A quick thirty minute session can burn between 100-150 calories. That means that you can melt off some excess pounds while having plenty of fun. The average couple engages in sex for approximately 25 minutes a session and if you do this three times a week, it means you are taking off about 450 calories of your weight. More than average couples will therefore burn off more, while those who have longer sessions and strenuous sex positions will also fair better.
Sexual intercourse stimulates the mind and body which makes skin smooth and beautiful by releasing hormones and toxins that help improve skin smoothness thereby making you look younger. In a long term study of 3,500 people aged between 30 and 101 conducted by researchers at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Scotland, it was discovered that having regular sex may shave between four to seven years off your physical appearance. When pictures of subjects were presented to an impartial panel of judges who were asked to guess their ages, it was discovered that those who engaged in more sex appeared to look younger than their biological ages. This was attributed to the fact that sex increases the production of human growth hormone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) which is known to give the skin a more youthful appearance.
The DHEA also helps to increase our response to sexual excitement and orgasm just as it helps to boost our immune system, repair tissue, improve cognition, and even work as antidepressant. Thus, another health benefit of sex if you keep the orgasms coming, is potentially a longer life. Again, people who have sex regularly do not experience difficulties in sleeping. And this have very little to do with strenuous sex positions but the release of Oxytocin. This sex chemical helps promote sleep. So, now can you guess why guys fall asleep after sex and many women will find it difficult to? Sex helps to build increased intimacy between couples, promoting trust, affection and bond. This means that the more sex you have with your partner, the closer and more intimate you become, further cementing your relationship. Married couples are therefore advised to have sexual intercourse often in order to have a healthy and pleasurable lifestyle. Do have a wonderful weekend!
