7 Reasons Why s*x Is Healthy For Your Body And Mind

Below are some of the important health benefits of s*x. 1. Reduces chronic pain Next time you have a headache, just say yes. Stimulation of your clitoris and vaginal walls triggers the release of endorphins, corticosteroids, and other natural painkillers. As a result, you’ll feel less pain from headaches and sore muscles during s*x. The benefit, which begins before you climax, can linger for up to 2 days. 2. Lowers chest cancer risk During arousal and climax, your levels of “happiness” hormones rise. Two of these — oxytocin and DHEA — may help keep br**sts cancer free. One study showed that women who have s*x more than once a month have a lower risk of developing chest cancer than those who are less sexually active. And Greek researchers found that men who had at least seven orgasms a month in their 50s had a significantly lower chance of developing male chest cancer. 3. Gives your heart a workout Cardiologists rank intercourse as a mild-to-moderate-intensity exercise that enhances heart health as well as brisk walking does. As with any workout, the more vigorous you are, the more your heart benefits. The positions you try matter too; being on top is especially cardiac-friendly because it usually requires more effort. climax delivers a bonus: At your peak moment, your heart rate may hit 110 beats per minute, comparable to what you might achieve when walking quickly or jogging. 4. Protects his prostate Catholic priests have an elevated chance of dying of prostate cancer, and studies point to celibacy as a factor. In 2003, research found that those who averaged at least four ejaculations a week had a one-third lower chance of developing prostate cancer than those who had fewer. When you drain the pipes, as it were, you have less clogging. 5. Lowers stress Got a big presentation coming up at work? Spend some time in bed beforehand. A 2005 study found that men and women who had engaged in intercourse in the 2 weeks before a stressful day had an easier time while doing public speaking and some verbal arithmetic. During their presentations, their systolic blood pressure (the first number in a blood-pressure reading) increased less and then dropped back to its normal level at a faster rate than that of people who had no s*xual relations or had other forms of s*x, including noncoital interactions or self service. One theory about why this occurs is that intercourse requires more complex brain activity; another idea is that it stimulates a number of important nerves not triggered during other s*xual activity. 6. Revs your immune system It’s not just apples — s*x helps keep the doctor away too. Research has shown that people who engaged in s*x once or twice a week had 30% higher levels of infection-fighting antibodies than did their abstinent counterparts. In 2004, German scientists produced similar results: Blood tests showed that arousal and climax in men increased levels of certain pathogen-fighting white blood cells. The effect is comparable to that of other stress-busting activities, such as exercise and listening to music, which also boost secretion of certain proteins that defend the body against infection. 7. Keeps down below healthy A healthy s*x life can prevent dryness — and the pain that comes with it. Scientists found that postmenopausal women who had s*xual relations more than 10 times a year had less evidence of vaginal atrophy than those who reported less frequent s*x. That’s a sign of healthy tissues. Arousal brings blood to the v**ina, which delivers nutrients and oxygen. Keep using this part of your body, and you’ll help prevent the tissue from becoming thinner and less elastic as you age, so intercourse can remain comfortable and pleasurable.