As pleasurable as sex can be, it can also be beneficial to those partaking of the beautiful moment both physically, emotionally, and healthily
For those that didn’t know, having sexual intercourse can bring great health benefits, and here are a few of them
BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
People who have sex have higher levels of what defends your body against germs, viruses, and other intruders. Research shows that those who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of a certain antibody compared to students who had sex less often. This should not be replaced with the other things that make your immune system stronger
REDUCES THE RISK OF HEART ATTACKS
A good sex life is good for your heart, Besides being a great way to raise your heart rate, sex helps keep your estrogen and testosterone levels in balance. Study shows that having sex more often may help, stating that men who had sex at least twice a week were half as likely to die of heart disease as men who had sex rarely.
HELPS TO SOOTHE STRESS AND ANXIETY
A psychiatrist says touching and hugging can release your body’s natural “feel-good hormone.” Sexual arousal releases a brain chemical that pumps up your brain’s pleasure and reward system. Sex can boost your self-esteem and happiness, too, Ambardar says. It’s not only a prescription for a healthy life, but a happy one.
MOTIVATES YOU
Dopamine is a neurochemical that plays roles like pleasurable reward and motivation. So having dopamine circulating increases your livelihood of doing something beneficial to keep it circulating.
HELPS BURN CALORIES
Sex uses about five calories per minute, four more calories than watching TV. It gives you a one-two punch: It bumps up your heart rate and uses various muscles. So start working out, You may want to clear your schedule to make time for it on a regular basis
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