Sex is an important factor of life. Apart from reproduction, intimacy and pleasure, sex can offer many other surprising benefits to you. Sex is a good cardiovascular exercise.
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HOW DOES SEX BENEFIT MY BODY?
√ it is a light exercise to burn calories
√ it increases heart ♥ health
√ increases libido
√ it reduces the risk of heart ♥ diseases, hypertension, stroke etc
√ strengthens muscles
√ people with active sex lives have a stronger immune system: people who have frequent sex (once or twice a week) has more immunoglobin A (IGA) in their saliva. However, people who have less sex have significantly lesser igA.
IgA is an antibody that plays the role of preventing illnesses and it is the first defense against human papilloma virus HPV. but mind you, those who have sex more than 3 times a week have the same amount of igA as those who have little or no sex
√ better sleep: your body releases oxytocin (love or intimacy hormone) and endorphins when you have an orgasm. The combination of these two hormones acts as sedation which leads to better sleep.
√ longer life span (gotten from better sleep)
√ relaxation√
√ relieves headache√
√ lesser risk of developing prostate cancer ♋ (in men): study shows that men who have 4.6 - 7 ejaculations a week are 36% less likely to have prostate cancer ♋ before age 70.
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√ having orgasms increases the blood flow and releases natural pain relieving chemicals (in women)
√ improves bladder control√
√ reduces incontinence
√ relieves mensral cramps
√ improves fertility
√ helps producing more vaginal lubrication (in women)
√ building stronger muscles
√ protects women from endometriosis (the growing of tissue outside the uterus)
√ helps strengthen your pelvic floor which can help in reducing pain during sex and reduce the chance of vaginal prolapse
√ at older age (between 50 - 90 years), research found that sexually active individuals have better memory
√ makes you look younger due to the release of oxytocin during sex
√ sex can help you connect with your partner, thanks to oxytocin. Consistent mutual sexual pleasure helps in bonding in a relationship
SOCIAL BENEFITS
√ increased happiness
√ increased level of love and intimacy in your relationship
√ confidence booster
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ABSTINENCE
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Sex is not the only indicator of health and happiness, you can still live a happy and healthy lifestyle without sex. You can only benefit from sex when you feel the pleasure.
Pleasure can also be gotten from listening to music, having pets, strong religious beliefs etc. According to research,of the National Health Service (NHS)in the United Kingdom (U.K) , nuns(reverend sisters) have lived well into their 90s and past 100years.
TAKEAWAY: sex is important in our life, our well being and in relationships. Physical and emotional benefits can come from having sex. You can also have similar benefits by engaging in other pleasurable activities. Sex is just one way of improving your quality of life.But if sex is part of life due to desire and relationships, it is important we communicate our sexual experience, fantacies and satisfaction to our partner.