Intimacy for Good Health

Author: Dee Reyes

Author: Dee Reyes

Good news for everyone: sex is good for your health! This is not an urban legend, this is a medical fact. Psychologists and health experts believe sex can do more than just put a smile on your face; sex can cure headaches, boost the immune system, provide stress relief and be a valuable addition to your exercise routine.

A recent research suggests that during sex, your body experiences physical changes equivalent to an intense workout. Love-making gets your heart racing, increases energy, raises your metabolic rate, stretches all kinds of muscles and, of course, burns calories. Making love three times a week burns around 7,500 calories in a year which is equivalent to jogging about 120 kilometers.

Furthermore, a vigorous bout in the bedroom three or more times a week, can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by half. Making love can also abate depression and boost the immune system with the increased production of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that prevents colds and flu.

Immediately before orgasm, levels of the hormone oxytocin surge to five times their normal level. This in turn releases endorphins, a natural pain reliever, which alleviate the pain of everything from headache to arthritis to even migraine. In women, sex also prompts production of estrogen, which can reduce the pain of PMS.

And whether you believe it or not, sex can also lead to better and healthier teeth. I wont discuss the nasty details but it has something to do with the zinc, calcium and other minerals present in seminal plasma. These minerals help in fighting tooth decay. But, of course, I still encourage proper oral hygiene before and after intimacy.

So hit the sack, spice up your life and burn a few extra calories while doing so. And please dont even think of using these healthy benefits as an excuse to be promiscuous. Japanese scientists recently announced that people engaging in adulterous relations were more susceptible to fatal strokes.About the Author:

Dee is a freelance writer on various topics such as the arts, lifestyle, health and beauty, food, home and pet care. Read more of her works at http://dar611.blogspot.com/ and http://driftstrollwander.wordpress.com/

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