21 ways sex makes you healthier and younger!
Once you read this, you will probably would like to have sex more often. These are the benefits of sex that will give you an excellent excuse to practice it often.
1- It helps heal depression because after sex our brain produces endorphins that diminish stress and induce a state of euphoria and happiness.
2- According to a study by the University of Queens in Belfast, Ireland, having sex regularly adds longevity to our lives. People who experience regular orgasms have a 50 per cent higher chance of prolonging their lives than those who don’t.
3- Aids in weight loss. A passionate romp in the sack can burn up to 200 calories, the equivalent of running for 15 minutes.
4- It is an ideal muscle booster, especially for men’s biceps. Can you imagine the amount of push-ups they do!
5- Helps intensify our senses, in particular our sense of smell. After sex, prolactin escapes our cells and helps form new neurons that benefit our sense of smell.
6- Sex is 10 times more effective than any pain medication. Before an orgasm, oxytocin levels become five times higher than usual and release endorphins, which are a natural pain remedy. So next time your partner says they have a headache, treat them to a good sex session.
7- Doubles the levels of estrogen in the body and helps our hair become shinier and our skin smoother.
8- Due to the exercise involved, it is a deep cleansing tool that improves our skin and hair, as well as reduces the risk of dermatitis.
9- It stimulates the immune system and increases blood flow.
10- Helps regulate the menstrual cycle.
11- Increases estrogen levels and stimulates the production of cortisone and endorphins.
12- Protects menopausal women from heart disease and bone density loss. It also keeps the tissue in the vagina healthy and moisturized.
13- It helps prevent prostate problems in men.
14- Our heart rate is raised making it a cardiovascular workout that allows prana (life force) to spread to all vital organs.
15- It keeps us in the present moment; it frees our mind and gives it a break.
16- A sexually active body has a greater quantity of pheromones. This subtle aroma excites the opposite sex.
17- Sex is more effective than Valium. It is the safest tranquilizer in the world.
18- It is a natural antihistamine that combats asthma, allergies and colds.
19- It strengthens women’s pelvic muscles preventing incontinence later in life.
20- Aids in the creation of endorphins “nature’s morphine”, activating neurotransmitters and providing a sense of calm and wellbeing.
21- It produces nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas”, which aids circulation and activates neurotransmitters, which in turn produce serotonin and tryptophan.