Making love isn't just about showing compassion and intimacy to your partner; it may actually help in promoting health too. According to many studies, sex is actually a health booster which can aid in improving cardiovascular health, boosting the immune system, relieving stress, improving bladder control in women and helping couples sleep better.
First, sexual intercourse can improve cardiovascular health. According to studies, having sex could potentially improve the heart health and reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. Men who had sex at least once a month had 45% decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and had better overall health.
Sexual intercourse also helps in boosting the immune system. In fact, WebMD reports that those who have sex would have fewer sick days. This is because sexual intercourse releases Immunoglobulin A that protects the body from harmful pathogens that may lead to disease. Researchers recommend having sex once or twice a week to protect the body from getting colds and other infections.
In addition, sex can serve as a stress reliever too. This act of intimacy may actually mimic exercise in terms of its effects on the mood and stress perception. According to a study, people who had sex had lower levels of stress than those who abstain from it.
Sex improves bladder control in women because it strengthens pelvic floor muscles. CBS News reports that doing Kegel exercise during sex can help a lot in helping women control their bladder. Bladder control can be a predicament among women especially those who already gave birth. In order to bring back its strength, exercising the floor muscles in the pelvis is vital. Sexual intercourse is the best time to work these muscles out.
