Of course sex is fun! I’m sure most of you agree. But did you know that a good sex life can provide specific health benefits, Studies have linked sex and better loving with better living….
Sex Burns Calories - Studies show that Sex burns between 75 and 150 calories per half-hour. It’s comparable to other physical activities, like yoga (114 calories per half-hour), dancing (129 calories per half-hour) or walking (153 calories per half-hour). Sex may also help to keep us lean - While engaging in sex we are releasing and contracting all the muscles within the body.
Sex Can Help You Get a Better Night’s Sleep - A recent study revealed that people having frequent sex often report that they sleep better and can handle stress better. The relaxation that typically follows orgasm maybe one of the few times people actually allow themselves to completely relax. Many indicate that they sleep more deeply and restfully after satisfying lovemaking.
It Can Boost Your Immune System - Having sex once or twice a week has been shown to increase the levels of the antibody called immunoglobulin A, or IgA, which can protect you from getting colds and other infections.
Better Self-Esteem - Fantastic sex begins with self-esteem. It can make you feel very good about yourself – If the sex is loving, connected, and what you want, it can increase your self-esteem even more so. Of course, you don’t have to have lots of sex to feel good about yourself. Your self-esteem is all about you – not someone else.
Sex Can Improve Your Mental Health - Having sex is definitely pleasurable on a physical level, but chemically it has been suggested to elevate mood and reduce depression and beat anxiety – It can help you feel happier. Psychologically, sex improves one’s mental health by building intimacy and reducing stress. Sex also increases blood flow to the brain, delivering an extra boost of glucose that it uses as energy, which can help with mental alertness.
Sex May Give You Healthier Skin - Could sex make you more beautiful? Having sex releases a key compound in the body that is good for all kinds of things—including improving your complexion. An orgasm triggers a rush of endorphins and growth hormones, like DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) – It can boost the immune system, give you healthier skin and even help healing.
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Antonia Mariconda also known as 'The Cosmedic Coach' is a health and beauty writer and expert. Antonia is recognised as a leading authority on health, beauty, aesthetic medicine, and cosmetic surgery in the UK.
Yes this is the truth . i can tell from experience especially good sex