Besides being able to satisfy the desires of biological sex is also very beneficial for the health of your body you know! What is it?
Sexual activity has long been known to affect the health of a person's body. The following 9 health benefits of sex for you and your partner:
Helps to reduce stress
Making love can reduce stress levels and keep your blood pressure. This was disclosed by the researchers based on the results of studies in Scotland. The researchers invited 24 women and 22 men who kept records of their sexual activity. Then the researchers put them in stressful situations, such as speaking in front of crowds, in public places, and asked to do a math problem a high level.
The result, for the participants who had sex, their stress levels are lower compared with those who had sexual problems and rarely have sex. In addition, their blood pressure is often to have sex and live together tend to be more stable.
Boost immunity
Having sex once or twice a week is known to increase levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA), which serves to protect you from the flu and other infections. A study conducted by Wilkes University, Pennsylvania, USA, analyzed the 112 people who have sex 2-3 times a week and also check their saliva samples. The results prove that the levels of IgA in their body to rise higher than those who rarely have sex.
Burn calories
Sex for 30 minutes can burn about 350 calories your body. A result that is more than enough to lose weight. "Sex is a great mode of exercise you. Takes work and psychological well enough to get results that are good for your health," said Dr. Patti Britton, PhD., A renowned sexologist in Los Angeles, USA.
Improve heart health
A British study conducted over 20 years showed that men who have sex two or more times a week 50% lower risk of heart attack than men who have sex once a month. Although some people worry that sex also can lead to a stroke, but the study found no relationship between how often to have sex and what is the likelihood of having a stroke.
Increased confidence
Researchers from the University of Texas, the United States found that increased confidence is one of the reasons of the 237 people to have sex. "Those who already have a good self-confidence is also said to have sex in order to feel better about themselves," said Dr. Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, a sex therapist, family, and marriage who conducted the study.
Of course that does not mean you have to have sex to boost self-confidence. Confidence is about yourself, not others. But if you already feel yourself better, a great sex life can help you feel better.
Increase intimacy
Having sex and orgasms can increase levels of the hormone oxytocin which is also known as the love hormone that can build confidence in one's partner. In a study of 59 women, the researchers examined their oxytocin levels before and after hugging their spouses. The result they increased oxytocin levels after physical contact with their partner. Higher oxytocin levels are also associated with feeling generous toward your partner.
Helps to reduce pain
Oxytocin is also known to help increase the body's endorphins that help relieve pain, such as headache, arthritis pain, or PMS symptoms. In a study involving 48 people who required inhaled oxytocin vapor and then their fingers pricked with a small needle, the participants do not feel the pain. This means that oxytocin has eliminated more than half the pain in their fingers pricked so it is more tolerant to pain.
Reduce the risk of prostate cancer
A study showed that frequent ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. The study has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that men who ejaculated 21 times or more in a month have the lower likelihood of developing prostate cancer than those who ejaculated just as much as 4-7 times a month. However, the researchers also stated ejaculation is not the only important factor, because there are many things that affect a person's chances of developing prostate cancer, such as unhealthy lifestyle.
Improve quality of sleep
Oxytocin is released during orgasm can also help maintain the quality of one's sleep. As a result, good quality sleep is beneficial to increase health such as maintaining ideal body weight and have a stable blood pressure.
Strengthen the pelvic floor muscles
Sexual activity can improve pelvic floor muscle strength, especially for women. The stronger the woman's pelvic muscles, sex enjoyment is also increasing. Because it did not hurt to familiarize women who are able to practice Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles.
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