Sex is a source of physical and psychological well-being. The WHO considers sexuality to be a central aspect of being human.
Frequent sexual practice is not only pleasurable, but it helps you live longer.
This is what a group of Australian researchers discovered; they found that people who had sex at least three times a week were up to 50% less likely to die from some disease.
Benefits of sex on the physical level:
Heart: Movements during sex force the heart to pump faster to meet energy demands. This reduces cholesterol, hypertension and the risk of heart disease. In addition, when we are aroused, our body (both male and female) secretes testosterone and DHEA, two hormones that protect the heart muscle.
Fur: When we have an orgasm, we secrete a greater amount of water that is reabsorbed by the dermis. This provides extra hydration that nourishes us internally, reducing wrinkles and achieving smoother, brighter skin. In addition, the increase in heart rate improves circulation and reduces cellulite.
Bones: Bone health is also strengthened by sex. When we have sex, we release female and male hormones (estrogen and testosterone). These two hormones help maintain bone mass in perfect condition and reduce the possibility of suffering from osteoporosis.
Weight loss: When we have sex, we exercise different parts of the body, such as the legs, buttocks, abs, etc. It has been proven that 10 minutes of sex can burn up to 50 calories (depending on the positions we use, the intensity and the duration of the encounter).
Relieves pain: Whether muscular, traumatological or gynecological, since the endorphins and oxytocins released during sex act as natural painkillers and can reduce pain to a minimum. It also reduces headaches and migraines. Because nitric oxide is mobilized within us, benefiting peripheral circulation. For this reason, if you suffer from a headache, there is nothing better than having a sex session to relieve the discomfort and feel better.
Dream: Improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia. Oxytocin released during orgasm acts as a sleep inducer.
“After climax, the body relaxes and the nervous system tends to rest”
Laura Moran, Sexologist
Immune system: Our system is strengthened by this pleasurable activity because by practicing it the organism generates more antibodies. Our body is more protected against viruses, germs and any other intruder. It has been shown that having sex 2 to 3 times a week reduces the probability of having a cold by up to 30%.
Benefits of sex on a psychological level
Emotional well-being: Having sex activates the brain's reinforcement area, increasing levels of serotonin either endorphins among other neurotransmitters and, consequently, makes us feel more active and lively.
Researcher Debby Herbenick found that adults who made love first thing in the morning were more optimistic for the rest of the day than those who didn't have morning sex.
Increases self-esteem: The release of endorphins, which function as internal opiates, generate feelings of pleasure, acceptance and recognition of your own body.
Reduces stress: Caressing during and after sex reduces cortisol levels in the body. In addition, physical contact inhibits anxiety and stimulates the production of oxytocin.
Apart from all these benefits, sex promotes self-knowledge. Those who practice it learn a lot about their own body, their reactions, their sexual stimuli, what they like and what they don't.
