HEALTH BENEFITS OF SEX!




Sex is healthy. Keep In mind, though, that “healthy” is one thing, “medicinal” is another. True, intercourse does have its direct health benefits. It is after all, exercise. It has an analgestic effect, reducing pain for several hours after the act, most encouragingly for sufferers of arthritis. And there is evidence that ejaculations (for men) on a steady regular basis make for a healthier prostate.


But Sex, as far as anybody knows, doesn’t cure cancer. It won’t prevent heart disease. But sexual fulfillment is a player in the disease-fighting game, not because it cures anything directly but because it’s a morale-booster.


Sex is a motivator and a powerful one, according to Aaron Vinik, M.D., Ph.D., director of research at the Diabetes Institute in Norfolk, Virginia. “The contact that sex provides keeps you functioning and involved,” Dr. Vinik says. “Sexually inactive people become what I call slothful—apathetic and inactive”


Apathy and inactivity are invitations to disease; they are the enemy of a disease-free lifestyle. “A lot of the depression and withdrawal you see in people with illnesses is because of a loss of sexuality,” Dr. Vinik says. “Sex is important to feel whole, to have a healthy outlook, to maintain vibrancy.


Research suggests a link between sex and lower blood pressure, says Joseph J. Pinzone, MD. He is CEO and medical director of Amai Wellness.


“There have been many studies,” he says. “One landmark study found that sexual intercourse specifically (not masturbation) lowered systolic blood pressure.” That's the first number on your blood pressure test.


“Sex is a really great form of exercise,” It won’t replace jugging, but it counts for something.


Sex uses about five calories per minute, four more calories than watching TV. It gives you a one-two punch: It bumps up your heart rate and uses various muscles.


So get busy! You may even want to clear your schedule to make time for it on a regular basis. “Like with exercise, consistency helps maximize the benefits


You may nod off more quickly after sex, and for good reason.


“After orgasm, the hormone prolactin is released, which is responsible for the feelings of relaxation and sleepiness" after sex,



Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Why we Die Young.

HOW TO KEEP ACTIVE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY AFTER RITIREMENT.

FITNESS FOR SENIORS. TAKE YOUR HEALTH BACK.