How Sex is Good for Our Health 

When we talk about making love we think of romance, love, relationships and something warm and exciting that makes us feel feminine. What we don’t realize is that there are actually benefits for our health when we make love.

 So how does sex benefit us in terms of our health?

 1. After an orgasm we are relaxed and experience a calm sense of wellness. Many times people will go to sleep after having sex and if you have sex at night and sleep then you probably will sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed.

 2. When we become aroused our heart rate starts pumping at a faster rate and blood flow to our brains increase. Your organs get a better flow of blood and oxygen and your brain ultimately works better.

 3. When you make love regularly you have a stronger desire to keep your body in shape. You want to look good for your sexual partner so it’s a good motivation to exercise and keep fit. And, as an added bonus, sexual intercourse burns between 90-150 cal/hour.

 4. When you reach orgasm the hormone DHEA, which is Dehydroepiandrosterone, increases secondary to the sexual excitement. DHEA can boost your immune system, improve your thinking, improve your skin and work as an antidepressant. All of these factors can contribute to lengthening your life.

 5. For women, having sex can increase their estrogen levels which can prevent heart disease.

 6. The hormone Oxytocin is secreted into your body when you have sex and it can act as a pain reliever. An added benefit is that it can act as a “bonding hormone” making women feel as if they are more bonded to their partner.

 And, obviously we feel as sense of connectedness and being desired and loved.

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