Health Benefits of Sex

Want to improve your skin's appearance, improve your mood and reduce your chances of cancer, heart disease and other diseases? No, the solution isn't hidden in a miracle pill; it's hidden between your sheets. That's right! A small lovemaking session can improve your overall health in a variety of ways.

There have been lots of studies describing the health benefits of sex. But most of them relate to achieving orgasm. Nobody says you have to be with someone to do that. One can only attain the health benefits of sex when it’s done with another partner. Masturbation does give your orgasm, but it can’t imitate the experience one gets when it’s done with another human being.

So, whether you’re coupled up with your partner or just availing of the services of a legal brothel, the following six health benefits will surely encourage you to have sex.

1. Physical Activity
   Just like any other physical activity, having sex is good for your heart. It makes you use various muscles. And the excitement and passion involved are equivalent to a cardio exercise. Research has shown that those men who had sex twice or more on weekly basis are at lesser risk of any cardiovascular diseases. Thus, with regular sex, you can avoid stroke or heart attack than those who had sex once a month or less.
   
   
2. Good For Immune System
   People who have sex have larger quantities of antibodies that protect their bodies from bacteria, viruses and other invaders. College students who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of a specific antibody than those who had sex less frequently. Thus, having sex is not a bad idea at all as it gives you pleasure as well as protection. You should still do all the other things that make your immune system strong such as eating healthy, staying active, sleeping well, etc.
   
   
3. Heart health and Lower Blood Pressure
   Healthy sex life is beneficial to your heart. Sex helps to maintain your estrogen and testosterone levels in check, in addition to being a wonderful way to get your heart rate up. Sex can ease stress by increasing endorphins and other mood-enhancing chemicals. Furthermore, sexual activity can lower blood pressure during stressful situations. While persons who had penetrative sex showed a stronger effect, nonpenetrative sex and masturbation can also help you stay calm. Lower blood pressure and physical activity involved make your heart healthy.
   
   
4. Improve sleep
   Orgasms release the hormone prolactin, which might make you feel tired and relaxed. So, don't be surprised if you and your partner fall asleep quickly after a satisfying encounter – and awake feeling revitalised. This sleep relationship also operates in the opposite direction - Getting enough sleep can boost your sexual response and raise your chances of engaging in sex regularly. Thus, by improving sleep, an individual’s sexual desires increase, resulting in more encounters.
   
   
5. Reduce Stress and Anxiety
   Stress and anxiety can be relieved by being close to your lover. Touching and hugging releases your body's natural "feel-good hormone". A chemical released by sexual excitement activates your brain's pleasure and reward system. It helps keep your mind calm and composed. Furthermore, sex and intimacy can increase your self-esteem and happiness. It's not only a recipe for living a healthy life but also for living a happy one.
   
   
6. Improve Mood
   Endorphins and other hormones released after sex can improve your mood. It's no surprise that you gain a more cheerful outlook after sex. There's a lot to be said just for the mood-boosting effect of having a nice connection with someone you trust and care about. This happens because hormones help to promote feeling good, which keeps our mind happy and calm.

What About The People Without Partners? 

Those who aren’t involved in some sort of relationship can often find themselves involved with masturbation. It can help to release the build-up of sexual tension, but it can’t reap the health benefits one gets while having sexual intercourse. Those who are either busy or aren’t able to get themselves involved in any relationship can avail of adult services such as a brothel.

One of life's greatest pleasures is having a healthy sexual life. Knowing that intercourse can be beneficial to your long-term health makes it much more delightful.