Men who have sex at
least two times in a week can almost halve their risk of heart disease, a new
research says.
The study, which was conducted with over 1,000 men, describes
sex as an activity that involves intense physical and emotional elements.
Sexual intercourse may be a marker for a healthy heart because sex can be a
form of physical activity, which, like exercise, gives your heart a workout.
Those who desire
frequent sex and are able to get it, are likely to be healthier than
others. Men who have regular sex may also be in a supportive relationship,
which offers stress reduction and emotional benefits.
Regular sex is so
beneficial that when you see a doctor he is likely to ask many questions about
your sex so as to find out about your overall health condition. Apparently sex
is not only good for your heart; it also keeps many diseases at bay.
For example, sex can
actually cause you to get fewer colds.
Research has shown
that couples who have sex weekly have a 30 per cent increase in immunoglobulin
A, which is an antibody that fights infection. Sex can also help women have a
more predictable period schedule, as a result of being exposed to male
pheromones.
In addition, having
sex reduces stress – for physiological as well as emotional reasons. Anything
that will reduce stress is good for you as too much stress can lead to many
diseases including cancer. Sex activates a nerve that has a calming effect.
Having sex also lowers blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart disease.
Sex can even reduce
LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
Sex has also been
found to boost self-esteem and improve intimacy in your relationship. This is
because sex and orgasms result in increased levels of the hormone oxytocin —
the “love” hormone – that helps you to feel bonded to your partner.
As oxytocin increases,
so do hormones known as endorphins, which in turn lessens feelings of pain
related to everything from headaches and arthritis to symptoms of menopause. It
can also help you to get a better night’s sleep.
Further, for women,
having sex can help strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor (the same ones
used to stop urination). As you age, having strong pelvic floor muscles reduces
your risk of accidents.
Of course, these
benefits are assuming that you’re having sex with a mutually monogamous partner
– otherwise you risk catching a sexually transmitted disease.
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