Studies have revealed that having sex not only makes the couple happy and strengthens the relationship, but also has many health benefits. Having sex reduces stress levels and eliminates many negative effects caused by that said stress. In fact, it is so good for you it shows the same results as many days of exercise on the body! If you think that is amazing check out these ten other amazing benefits of having sex regularly…
Helps You Sleep Better
After having sex, you will have a much more comfortable sleep than when you don’t. After sex, our brain releases a hormone called oxytocin, which lowers stress levels. In this way, the door to a much more comfortable and quality sleep is opened.
Burns Calories
You can get rid of the excess weight that you can’t get rid of because you can’t exercise, by having regular sex. Because you burn about 150 calories while having sex. This is equivalent to running at a moderate pace for about 15 minutes. Which do you prefer, running or sex?
Strengthens the Immune System
If you’re having sex at least twice a week, you’re doing yourself a huge favour. Because having sex increases the production of antibodies against infections such as colds by 30%.
Delays Aging
There are definitely people around you who look very young despite their advanced age. You’ve always wondered about the secret to making these people look younger. Now you have this secret too! The endorphins (happiness hormone) and vitamin D secreted by the body during sex especially help to eliminate roughness on the skin. Thus, the effects of ageing are delayed.
Provides Relief from Stress
According to a study published in the Scottish journal Biological Psychology, it was discovered that stress and blood pressure levels decrease while having sex. The stress and blood pressure levels of 22 couples who participated in the study were measured before and after having sex with their partner. A difference of almost 40% was found between the two results.
Increases Chances of Conceiving
Having regular sex regulates the menstrual cycle in women and increases the possibility of having children.
Helps Fight Diseases
Having regular sex helps both sexes fight certain diseases such as heart disease, colds and even cancer.
Helps Relieve Pain
Did you know that having sex is a great alternative to painkillers to relieve your pain? Studies on this subject have shown that stimulating the vagina reduces a woman’s migraine headaches, arthritis, and menstrual pain. Endorphins and oxytocin hormones released during sex reduce pain.
Adds Beauty to Your Beauty
Estrogen hormone, which makes hair and skin look healthier and brighter, almost reaches the ceiling during sex. In addition, the release of the pheromone hormone, which you need to look more beautiful and attractive, increases remarkably during sex.
Increases General Health Level
We all know that the key to living a healthy life is to be happy. The happier you are, the healthier you are. Having sex at work helps increase your overall health, as it makes the body secrete more happiness hormones than any other activity.
Do you know of any other health benefits of having sex? If you do why not tell us about them in the comments below!