How much sex you have depends on a lot of factors but getting it on regularly can have far-reaching benefits for your overall physical and mental health. That's because romping in the sack is more than just fun. There's a lot of research out there showing the physical and mental health benefits of an active sex life. As it turns out, sex is really, really good for you. Here are seven reasons why you should have as much sex as possible.
1. Sex helps ward off the cold and flu
A Wilkes University study found that getting some just one or two times a week increases levels of immunoglobulin A, or IgA, an antibody that plays an important role in the immune function of mucous membranes. People who have high levels of IgA are less likely to come down with a cold or flu.
2. Sex reduces the risk of heart disease
A large body of research shows that regular sexual activity may lower the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. A study by the New England Research Institute found that men with erectile dysfunction and their low frequency of sexual activity--once a month or less--is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
3. Sex reduces pain
Got a headache? Don't let that stop you from getting a little nookie. Turns out that sex relieves headaches and other pain. That's because the hormone oxytocin is released during sex, and oxytocin is a powerful pain reliever. Sex also helps relieve tension, which can contribute to headaches and worsen other types of pain.
4. Sex relieves stress
Oxytocin doesn't just reduce the perception of pain. It also reduces stress. Studies on rats show that oxytocin counteracts the effects of the stress hormone cortisol, which is responsible for the fight-or-flight response that increases blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, and muscle tension when you're stressed. Having sex can get your blood pressure up during the deed, but in the long run, it can help keep it down.
5. Sex improves sleep
Again with the oxytocin: This hormone promotes falling and staying asleep, and a good night's sleep is crucial for good overall physical and mental health. Another way sex helps you sleep is that it gets you all worked up and then provides release, leaving you feeling relaxed and reducing the anxiety that can cause insomnia.
6. Sex reduces the risk of prostate cancer
An Australian study that found that the more men ejaculate in their 20s through their 50s, the lower their risk of developing prostate cancer. The National Cancer Institute conducted a study showing that men who ejaculate five times a week, either through sex or masturbation, were less likely to get prostate cancer than those who ejaculated less frequently.
7. Sex increases self-esteem and elevates your mood
Sex has psychological benefits as well as medical ones. A healthy sex life can lead to better self-esteem and an overall higher mood as you move through life. Regular sex promotes feelings of satisfaction in life and your relationship. It promotes honest and intimate communication with your partner, and it helps you better understand and express your emotions.
A healthy sex life is good for body, mind, and spirit, but it requires good overall health--especially good reproductive health. Predoxen can help you enjoy larger, thicker, and harder erections as well as promote a higher sex drive. Eat healthy food, get plenty of exercise, and take Predoxen along with your usual vitamin supplement for better performance, a higher sex drive, and a healthier you.
Sources:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15217036
