The Health Benefits of Sex

Sex is an essential part of everyone’s life. The importance of sex in one’s life is only judged by that individual.

Some men and women consider it the great source of connection.

Sex is not just something physical; sex is an emotional and the mental link that brings the partners closer to each other.

Hilda Hutcherson,M.D, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Columbia University says that regular Sex can do much more them make you feel closer to each other.

She expressed her views in the Woman’s Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need and Deserve.

Here are the Few Hidden Health Benefits of Sex

1. Less Stress

   The research from the University of the West Scotland shows that people who have sex at least once in 2 weeks are better able to manage the difficult situations like public dealing. This research was conducted by the researcher of Psychology Professor Stuart Brody, PhD.
   
   The Stress of an individual is reduced because the Endorphins and the Oxytocin are released during the Sex. These hormones are known as the feel-good hormones. Laura Berman, PhD, an Associate Professor of      Ob-gyn and Psychiatry at the Feinberg School of Medicine at the Northwestern University says that the feel-good hormones activate the pleasure in the Brain, this Hormones creates feeling of closeness, relaxation and vanishes the Depression.

   The soothing Hormones are released during the Orgasm.

   

2. Sound Sleep

   The researchers Cindy M. Meston, PhD, the Director of the Sexual Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of Texas says that the Endorphins help to reduce the Stress and make the mind and body relaxes. The relaxed mind and body leads to the sound Sleep.

   She further said that during Orgasm, the Prolactin Hormone is released. The Prolactin level is higher when we sleep and this higher level creates the strong relationship between the 2 partners.

   The active Sex makes you more energized than sleepy. It charges the mind and the body.

   

3. Minimized Pain

   Meston says that the release of Hormones after an Orgasm can reduce the annoying pains including Back pain or Head pain.

   A result of study conducted at the Headache Clinic at the Southern Illinois University found that most of the Female Migraine patients reports relief after Climaxing.

   He further says that the Endorphins are released during an Orgasm and these Endorphins resemble Morphine which helps in relieving the pain.

   The Sex helps to get relief from the Headaches and the pain of the body.

   

4. Protection from Cold

   The Sneezing, Wheezing or the Runny-Nose is not at all sexy but having Sex can protect you from Cold.

   According to the researcher at the Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, People who have more Sex have the higher levels of an Antibody known as Immunoglobulin. These Antibodies help to fight against diseases and keep the body safe from Colds and Flu.

   It’s better to save your sick days and use them as Sex days.

5. Youthful Glow

   A study conducted at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland, a group of judges viewed the participants through the 1 way mirror and guessed about their ages. The participants who were having Sex with their partners 4 times a week looked 7 to 12 years younger than their actual age.

   The researcher Meston says that regular Sex increases the level of Testosterone and Estrogen in the body which keeps the body looking young. Estrogen also helps in making Skin soft and Shiny Hair.

   

6. Lighter Periods

   Meston says that when a Woman Orgasm, her Uterus contracts and it reduces the Cram-causing compounds of the Body.

   She further adds that it increases the number of uterine contractions. The uterine contractions help to push out the Blood and the Tissues more quickly. This helps to end the period faster.

   According to the researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine, going straight while Menstruating helps to decrease the risk for Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which the uterine tissue grows outside of the Uterus, which causes the Pelvic pain and the pain during Sex.

   The WH advisor Michelle Callahan, PhD, Sex is not at all seems to be appealing during your period but do not panic yourself. Try to lay down a dark-colored Towel and keep yourself busy with your partner, when you are lying down the flow will be lighter.

7. Burn of Calories

   The researcher Meston says that the activity of Sex can burn the 85 to 250 Calories depending on the duration of the session.

   According to the American Journal of Cardiology, The Cardiologists says that Sexual activity is like the modest workout on a Treadmill.

   It is an exercise both for you and your partner.
   
   Huterson says that the Abs, Muscles, Butts and Thighs receive a good workout during the pushes of Sex.

It is like having a Skip, Spin class and work up a Sweat in bed.