As We All know séx is all about having pleasure. But it
turns out it’s good for your health, too.
Meagan Morris of the Cosmopolitan asked Dr Jennifer Landa,
chief medical officer of BodyLogicMD and author of The Séx Drive Solution for
Women to give insight into the health benefits of séx, and here they are.
It boosts your brain
Séx increases your body’s dopamine levels—the hormone that
improves your memory and motivation. So basically having an orgasm is the gift
that keeps on giving.
It burns calories
Don’t feel like hitting the gym? Grab your guy and head to
the bedroom. A 30-minute romp in the sheets can burn upwards of 150 calories.
That’s like running a mile on the treadmill!
It de-stresses you
We’re all stressed to the max—and all that worry releases
the stress hormone cortisol. The problem with cortisol? Having too much of it
in your bloodstream can lead to everything from high blood sugar to weight
gain. When you get your freak on, it helps you relax, lowering the stress
levels in your body.
It keeps you healthy
Regular séx with your guy can actually prevent cold, thanks
to the hormone prolactin. This hormone has an important role in strengthening
your immune system by increasing the production of T and B lymphocytes (aka
immune cells). We’ll take that over chicken soup any day.
It helps you sleep
When you have séx, the cuddle hormone oxytocin is released.
That increases your bond with your guy, but it also helps you sleep.
It’s good for your heart
The hormone testosterone is usually associated with
big-muscled dudes, but our bodies make it, too. Séx helps increase the release
of the hormone, which in turn improves your energy level and strengthens vital
body parts, like your muscles, bones and heart.
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