Health Benefits of Sex

Sex needs no endorsement. Many people simply enjoy a healthy sex life because sex is pleasurable. Now there’s another reason to stay under the sheets; benefits of indulging in this most pleasurable form of exercise are endless. Enjoying a rigorous romp can do wonders for everyone both physically and psychologically. Now, men everywhere can tell their ladies that sex is not only for fun, but, since there are health benefits of sex, their lives may depend on it.

Here we are, listing a few of the health benefits of sex.

The biggest benefit of sex: Forever Fitness

Sex burns up to 300 calories an hour (about the same as running 15 minutes on a treadmill). The pulse rate of a person, when aroused, rises from 70 to 150 beats per minute (same as that of an athlete putting forth maximum effort). One round in bed is equal to six rounds in a big park. Muscular contractions during sexual intercourse work the pelvis, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck. Sex boosts production of testosterone leading to stronger bones and muscles. Also during sexual intercourse, endorphins are released, whcih stimulate special ‘natural killer cells’ and helps fight diseases. Blood circulation also perks up, enabling release of waste products from the body, whcih otherwise, make you sluggish.

Health Benefits of Sex for men and women

Benefit of Regular Sex for Women: Glowing and Healthy Skin

Serotonins are released during sex, whcih are responsible for the afterglow after sex. Serotonins create a feeling of satiety, bringing relaxation and providing relief from stress. Women who have more sex have higher levels of oestrogen, which is essential for healthy and smooth skin, also helps protect us from heart disease.

Benefit # 3: Reduced depression

Endorphins are released during sexual intercouse and orgasm, which have a calming effect and help ease depression. After orgasm, our muscles relax, our breathing, blood pressure and pulse rate slows down, leading us calm yet euphoric. Studies suggest that people who enjoy regular sex lead a calmer, less stressful life.

Sex is a natural Painkiller

The area of brain involved in pain reduction is highly activated during arousal, and releases endorphins which soothens nerves that may cause menstrual cramps, joint pain or migranes. The threshold of pain also increases post intercourse.
So if your headache, arthritis pain, or PMS symptoms seem to improve after sex, you can thank those higher oxytocin levels.

A sweet sleep after a passionate round of sex

The oxytocin released during orgasm also promotes sleep. And getting enough sleep has been linked with a host of other good things, such as maintaining a healthy weight and blood pressure. Something to think about, especially if you’ve been wondering why your guy can be active one minute and snoring the next.

Now that you know all this, what are you waiting for? Get under the sheets and get going.