The Secret Health Benefits Of Sex
According to Dr. Hilda Hutcherson, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University and author of Pleasure: A Woman's Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need, and Deserve., “having sex regularly not only can make you feel closer to your partner, it can also make you physically healthier.”
It gives you less stress
Research from the University of the West Scotland reveals that people who had sex at least once in two weeks are better in managing stressful situations, says the psychology professor, Stuart Brody, PhD. This is because endorphins and oxytocin are release during sex, and this hormones which is called the feel-good hormone, activate the pleasure centers in the brain and this create the feeling of intimacy and relaxation therefore strip off anxiety and depression. For more information on how to spice up your sex life, visit this website.
It gives you better sleep
The same endorphins mentioned above helps you de-stress and relax your body and mind. According to Cindy M. Meston, Ph.D., director of the Sexual Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin and coauthor of Why Women Have Sex., during orgasm, the hormone prolactin is released. The Prolactin levels are usually higher when we sleep. Therefore, it gives us a sounder sleep.
It can boost your immune system
People who have sex were found to have higher levels of antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA), which is known to boost immune system. These antibodies fights disease and keep you away from colds and flu.
It gives you lighter period and fewer cramps (for women)
This occurs when woman orgasms, her uterus contracts and frees the cramp-causing compounds. When contraction happens, it eject blood and tissue more rapidly thus help you end your period faster. Going horizontal during menstruation has shown to help decrease the risk for endometriosis while boosting your relationship.
It may give you healthier skin
Regular sex produce hormones such as testosterone or estrogen, which makes the body look young and vital. Estrogen promotes soft skin and beautiful hair. Having sex releases the compound in the body that is good for all kinds of things –including improving your complexion.
It gives you less stress
Research from the University of the West Scotland reveals that people who had sex at least once in two weeks are better in managing stressful situations, says the psychology professor, Stuart Brody, PhD. This is because endorphins and oxytocin are release during sex, and this hormones which is called the feel-good hormone, activate the pleasure centers in the brain and this create the feeling of intimacy and relaxation therefore strip off anxiety and depression. For more information on how to spice up your sex life, visit this website.
It gives you better sleep
The same endorphins mentioned above helps you de-stress and relax your body and mind. According to Cindy M. Meston, Ph.D., director of the Sexual Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin and coauthor of Why Women Have Sex., during orgasm, the hormone prolactin is released. The Prolactin levels are usually higher when we sleep. Therefore, it gives us a sounder sleep.
It can boost your immune system
People who have sex were found to have higher levels of antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA), which is known to boost immune system. These antibodies fights disease and keep you away from colds and flu.
It gives you lighter period and fewer cramps (for women)
This occurs when woman orgasms, her uterus contracts and frees the cramp-causing compounds. When contraction happens, it eject blood and tissue more rapidly thus help you end your period faster. Going horizontal during menstruation has shown to help decrease the risk for endometriosis while boosting your relationship.
It may give you healthier skin
Regular sex produce hormones such as testosterone or estrogen, which makes the body look young and vital. Estrogen promotes soft skin and beautiful hair. Having sex releases the compound in the body that is good for all kinds of things –including improving your complexion.