6 Good reasons you should have sex tonight
Aside from it being fun, there are medically sound reasons to make sure you get enough bedroom action.
SEX has long been a taboo topic for many and, in actual fact, it shouldn’t be.
People go to their doctors every day in an attempt to ward off cancer, heart disease and for help with other health issues.
Would it shock you to find out that the ‘cure’ might just be hiding between the sheets?
Well, if you are open to talking about the ‘six reasons why you should have sex’ we’ve got you covered, keeping in mind that we’re talking about vanilla sex and not the stuff from the Fifty Shades series although we’re not ruling that out at a later stage.
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Reason number one shouldn’t shock you, and it definitely wasn’t included to ensure that your husband wakes up with a smile on his face each morning. Did you know that regular sex reduces the risk of prostate cancer? According to a study by the Boston University of Public Health, frequent ejaculation lowers a man’s risk of contracting the disease, reports Men’s Health.
Roughly 32 00 men were surveyed in the study and were followed up on for 18 years. It was established that men who ejaculated 21 times or more during the course of a month would be 19 percent less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The study included men between the ages of 20 to 29. Surprisingly, although the study requires further research, it was found that these benefits were even greater for men older than 40.
Reason two as Chief Executive Officer and medical director of Amai Wellness, Joseph Pinzone – a medical doctor – claims, research suggests a link between sex and lower blood pressure is evident, reports HEALTH FOR ALL WOMEN.
He was quoted as saying: “There have been many studies. One study found that sexual intercourse lowered systolic blood pressure.”
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Sex reduces stress, according to a study by the University of West Scotland and this is where reason three comes in.
Apparently, the reason for this is because endorphins and oxytocin are released during intercourse and these hormones activate pleasure centers in the brain which bring on feelings of intimacy as well as relaxation – resulting in reduced anxiety and depression. Guess you can throw out those ‘happy pills’ you’ve been chewing on.
Ladies, this should have been reason number one but sadly, it came in at four. Why buy expensive face creams and moisturisers when doing the naughty, naughty once in a while reduces wrinkles?
Guess what gets pumped out during sex – the hormone known as oestrogen, explained everyday HEALTH! This hormone actually has a plumping effect on skin which helps to smooth out those lines. And, because sex can beconsidered aerobic exercise, your skin will also have a healthy glow as a result.
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Reason number five is basically us saying we are tired of having sick people at work! Regular sex promotes a healthier immune system – and let’s put it like this, nothing is a bigger turn-off than having a sneezing partner next to you in bed, explained WebMD.
According to research by Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, sexually active people were found to have higher levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A. These antibodies help combat diseases and also keeps your body protected against the flu and common cold.
Sex helps you sleep better. No way, guess you can say goodbye to those sleeping tablet and say hello to reason number six. Again, this has to do with the same hormones which are released during intercourse – namely, endorphins and oxytocin Women’s Health reported.
According to an article published on Men’s Health, oxytocin isn’t the only hormone that floods your system after an orgasm. “Your body also releases a hormone called prolactin, which suppresses dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps you feel awake,” explained Men’s Healthy sleep advisor, Christopher Winter, another medical doctor.
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