Sex has many good effects to the body. Sometimes, people look at sex as a basic human need. Needless to say, that it is a part of married life, but there are surprising health benefits it entails. Having sex more often promotes a healthier body and fewer sick days.
Sex is a stress reliever. A research from Scotland says that having sex is a good mechanism to relieve stress. They exposed men and women to stressful situations and divided the group into two: one who had sex and the other group, abstained from sex. They noted that people who had sex has better stress coping mechanisms than those who did not have sex. The reason behind this is, sex helps the body release endorphins and oxytocin that activate pleasure centers in the brain. Hence, relaxation happens and it is a good way to ward off anxiety and even depression.
Sex boosts the immune system. In a study by researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, students who had sex more often have produced antibodies that fight illness than those who did not have sex. The antibodies help in fighting illnesses promoting lesser sick days.
Sex lowers the blood pressure. In a journal published in Biological Psychology revealed that frequent sexual intercourse was linked with lower diastolic blood pressure. Furthermore, sex is a form of exercise. Since it is an exercise, it promotes good heart health. In fact, the body burns 450 calories per round of sex.
Sex is a pain reliever. Sex is known to minimize and relieve pain. According to a study from Headache Clinic at Southern Illinois University, women who experienced migraines had pain relief after climax or orgasm. Furthermore, endorphins are released during sex which is a potent natural pain killer.
Sex lowers risk for heart attack risk. Sex is a good way to raise heart rates and it helps the body maintain estrogen and testosterone balance. And lastly, it keeps the body's youthful glow. Couples who had sex more often (four times a week on average) were seen to be approximately 12 years younger than their age.
