5 Facts on Why Sex is Important and Healthy

You’ve probably heard this before – sex is healthy and it’s not only the pleasure that it brings. Scientists around the globe discovered many healthy side effects which make life easier and fuller, since they prevent many diseases from headaches to mental health issues. Caution is needed, of course, as well as stable partner. We don’t want to promote one-night stands and other ways of making out which can lead to AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Sex is an effective cure for the headache. Ladies, every time you choose headache as the reason for not wanting to have sex, be careful – he can catch you out in a lie. If he has any knowledge on biological processes in human body he could tell you that sexual activity stimulates the production of oxytocine – sexual hormone, which again stimulates excretion of endorphines. The latter have also morphin-like activity which means they prevent the pain.

Sex reduces level of stress and get you a good sleep. Studies have shown that people, who make love (with stable partners) more often, are much more optimistic and have better resources to battloe with daily stress. Sexual frustration is therefore something what from this point of view really exists. Orgasm contributes to relaxing and calming down which helps us to fall asleep easier. Quality sleep is fundamental in battling daily stress.

Sex improves blood circulation. No matter what people think about it, sex is also a way of physical exercise and provides effects comparable to aerobics and fitness. It leads to higher heart rate which also rushes more oxygenated blood into brain. This helps brain to function better and quicker than usually. Higher blood circulation speed also helps to remove toxins from your body and higher levels of hormones prevent ageing.

Sex prolongs lives. At least two orgasms weekly will prolong your life. Everytime you reach an orgasm, hormone DHEA excrets in higher concentration than usual. This hormone stimulates immune system, improves blood circulation and health of your skin and even helps to overcome depressions. Strong immune system and less stress are nowadays the most important factors for healthy life.

Sex is good for your self-confidence and personal development. Believe or not, in half a hour, while having sex, of course, you can burs about 150 calories. That means 450 calories a week, if you’re a average couple making out three times a week. It’s a great way to burn calories and you are burning them with pleasure. Regular sex activity usually also contributes to take better care for your body.

About the Author:

Mark Hanselich, MPharm - I try to be as versatile as possible. I graduated in pharmacy, work as journalist, play soccer, have my own wine cellar and can communicate in six languages. I'm also personal development author and internet marketing specialist. Together with Mr. Daniel Maxoff I run the Website Anioc.com, dedicated to personal development, health and all the good things in our lives. You can also follow me on Twitter.