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Sex is an important factor in your life–
Sex and sexuality are a part of life. In addition to reproduction, sex can be about intimacy and pleasure. Sexual activity, penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI), or masturbation, can provide many surprising benefits for all aspects of your life:
Body
intellectual
Emotional
psychologist
Social
Sexual health is more than just avoiding diseases and unplanned pregnancies. It’s also about recognizing that sex can be an important part of your life.
How can sex benefit your body?
Sex can be good cardiovascular exercise in young men and women. Although sex in itself is not enough exercise, it can be considered a light exercise.
Some of the benefits you can get from sex include:
lower blood pressure
burn calories
increase heart health
strengthen muscles
reducing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure
increased libido
People with active sex lives exercise more often and have better dietary habits than people who are less sexually active. Physical fitness can also improve overall sexual performance.
Strong immune system–
In a study of immunity in people in romantic relationships, those who had frequent sex (one to two times a week) had more immunoglobulin A (IgA) in their saliva. Those who had less sex (less than once a week) had significantly lower IgA.
IgA is an antibody that plays a role in preventing diseases and is the first line of defense against human papillomavirus, or HPV.
But those who had sex more than three times a week had the same amount of IgA as those who had sex less often. Anxiety and stress can possibly cancel out the positive effects of sex.
Sleep better–
Your body releases oxytocin, also known as the “love” or “intimacy” hormone, and endorphins during an orgasm. The combination of these hormones can cause sedation.
Better sleep can contribute to:
a strong immune system
a long life
feel more relaxed
having more energy during the day
headache relief–
Another study suggests that sexual activity may provide complete or partial relief from migraines and cluster headaches.
Among those who were sexually active during their attacks:
60 percent reported improvement during migraine
70 percent reported moderate to complete relief during a migraine
37 percent reported improvement in symptoms in cluster headaches
91 percent reported moderate to complete relief in cluster headaches
How sex benefits all genders–
among men
A recent review found that men who had more frequent penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
Men who had an average of 4.6 to 7 ejaculations a week were 36 percent less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer before the age of 70. This is in comparison to men who reported ejaculating 2.3 or fewer times a week on average.
For men, sex can also affect your mortality rate. Men who have frequent orgasms (defined as two or more a week) have a 50 percent lower risk of mortality than those who have sex less often.
Although the results are conflicting, the increase in the quality and health of your sperm may increase with sexual activity.
in women
Having an orgasm increases blood flow and releases natural pain-relieving chemicals.
Sexual activity in women can:
improve bladder control
reduce incontinence
Get rid of cramps before menstruation and menstruation
improve fertility
strengthen pelvic muscles
Help generate more vaginal lubrication
Potentially protect you from endometriosis, or the growth of tissue outside your uterus
The act of sex can help strengthen your pelvic floor. A strong pelvic floor can also provide benefits such as less pain during sex and less chance of vaginal prolapse. PVI can result in reflexive vaginal contractions due to penile thrusting.
Women who remain sexually active after menopause are less likely to have significant vaginal atrophy, or thinning of the vaginal walls. Vaginal atrophy can cause pain during sex and urinary symptoms.
How can sex benefit your mental health?
Sexual activity with a partner or through masturbation can provide significant psychological and emotional benefits. Like exercise, sex can help reduce stress and anxiety and increase happiness.
Sexual activity (defined as PVI) may be correlated with:
increased satisfaction with your mental health
Increase the level of trust, intimacy and love in your relationships
Improved ability to understand, recognize and express emotions
Less use of your immature psychological defense mechanisms, or mental processes, to reduce distress from emotional conflict
At an older age, sexual activity can affect your well-being and ability to think. Sexually active adults between the ages of 50 and 90 had better memory. their sad and lonely.
Confidence booster–
Frequent sexual activity, whether with a partner or alone, can make you look younger. This is partly due to the release of estrogen during sex.
The association between repeated sexual activity and a significantly younger appearance (between 7 and 12 years). Most of these individuals were also comfortable expressing their sexuality and sexual identity.
Social benefit–
Sex can help you connect with your partner thanks to oxytocin. Oxytocin may play a role in developing relationships. You may find that consistent, mutual sexual pleasure helps to bond within a relationship.
Couple partners often increase relationship satisfaction when they satisfy each other’s sexual desires. You can find positive growth in your relationship when you are able to express yourself and your sexual desires.
What are the benefits of masturbation?
Masturbation can provide many of the same benefits as sex, but it also has its benefits, including:
enhanced sex between partners
understanding your body
increase the ability to orgasm
boosted self-esteem and body image
increased sexual satisfaction
treatment for sexual dysfunction
Masturbation is considered completely safe and has fewer health risks associated with it. When practiced alone, there is no risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It enhances mental health and not mental illness or instability, as some myths suggest.
Celibacy and abstinence–
Sex isn’t the only indicator of health or happiness. You can still lead an active and happy life without sex. The benefits of sex come from a feeling of pleasure, listening to music, interacting with pets, and having strong religious beliefs. A long-term study of nuns reported that many of them lived well into their 90s and past 100 years.
Take away–
Sex is an important part of life and overall well-being. In relationships, orgasms play an important role in bonding. Physical and emotional benefits such as a lower risk of heart disease, better self-esteem, and more can come from having sex.
You can get similar benefits even without sex. Engaging in other enjoyable activities such as exercising, interacting with a pet and having a strong network of friends can potentially provide similar benefits. Sex is just one way to improve your quality of life.
But if sex is a part of your life because of a relationship or desire, it is important to be able to communicate and experience sexual satisfaction. You may find relief and an increase in pleasure when you make time for sex.
