Sex – it does the body good.
Yet most of us are quicker to hit the gym before hitting the
sheets when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Believe it or not,
huffing and puffing your way through a hot, sweat-inducing sex session
may be far more beneficial to your overall health than the time you
spend on the treadmill.
As research confirms time and time again, good sex in a
healthy, stable, monogamous relationship can only better our physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual well being. Sex, in this context, offers
us tons of benefits, most of which aren’t touted nearly enough.
Here are just a few benefits:
— Weight loss and weight control. Forget
torturing yourself with the latest fad diet or hours on the elliptical
machine when you can burn about 200 calories in 30 minutes of sex!
Lovemaking lends itself to improved strength, flexibility, muscle tone,
and cardiovascular conditioning. Plus, there’s something super sexy
about getting to sleep with your very own “personal trainer.”
— Pain management. Forgo popping a pain
killer and opt for something a bit more “au naturel.” Sex has been shown
to offer migraine and menstrual cramp relief, as well as alleviate
chronic back pain thanks to the endorphins and corticosteroids released
during sexual arousal and orgasm.
— Stress relief. Sex, even if only with
ourselves, impacts the way we respond to stress, increasing levels of
oxytocin and stimulating feelings of warmth and relaxation. What better
way to unwind from a tough day than sharing its most climactic moment
with your special someone?
— Immune booster. Stop spending late nights
at the office. Sex wards off colds and the flu. And sexually active
people take fewer sick days, giving the phrase “working late” an
entirely new meaning. Bosses, take note.
— Better heart health. A little bit of heart
and soul in the sack should be part of every doctor’s orders when it
comes to cardiovascular care. Sex may help lower cholesterol and the
risk of heart attack.
— Increased self-esteem and intimacy. When
sex is consistent and involves mutual pleasure, it can increase bonding
since the surge in oxytocin at orgasm stimulates feelings of affection,
intimacy, and closeness. When spiritual in nature, sex can lead to an
even better quality of life and stronger relationship. Is it any wonder
that good sexual energy in a positive relationship can make you feel
better about yourself, your partner, and life in general?
— Sleep enhancement. There’s no need to count
sheep when sex, including masturbation, helps insomnia. Plus, making
love sure beats tossing and turning your way to zzzz’s.
— A better, younger looking you. Sex keeps
you looking and feeling younger and, according to some research, may
lead to shiny hair, a glowing complexion and bright eyes. This is
because it increases the youth-promoting hormone DHEA
(dehydroepiandrostone). And feeling more attractive charges your sex
life even more.
— Mood lifter. Sex releases pleasure-inducing
endorphins during arousal and climax that can relieve depression and
anxiety, and increase vibrancy.
— Longevity. There is a significant
relationship between frequency of orgasm and risk of death, especially
with men. Men who orgasm two times a week have a 50 percent lower chance
of mortality than those who climax one time per month. The bonus:
Living longer also gives you and your honey the opportunity for even
more lovin’!
— Decreased risk of breast cancer. One study
of women who had never given birth found that an increased frequency of
sexual intercourse was correlated with a decrease in the incidence of
breast cancer.
— Reproductive health benefits. According to
at least one study, sex appears to decrease a man’s risk of prostate
cancer, and the prevention of endometriosis in women. It also promotes
fertility in women by regulating menstrual patterns.
In a nutshell, the health benefits of sex in a good, solid
relationship are practically endless. Yet, in planning our New Year’s
resolutions, how many of us are declaring, “I think I’ll have more sex
with my lover” in fulfilling any 2008 health and self-improvement goals?
While exercise on a regular basis is important to your health,
sex can do so much more for you and your relationship. So before
signing any dotted line for a new gym membership, consider how time
allotted to an athletic club could be far more effective in your
boudoir.
You can get a lot more bang for your buck in the bedroom,
double your “membership” benefits, and, with sex breeding the desire for
more sex, thanks to a boost in testosterone, it’s a workout plan you’re
likelier to stick to.
Sources :
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,317189,00.html
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