6. Deeper Intimacy
Having sex and orgasms boosts
levels of the hormone oxytocin, the so-called love hormone, which helps
people bond and build trust.
In a study of 59 women,
researchers checked their oxytocin levels before and after the women
hugged their partners. The women had higher oxytocin levels if they had
more of that physical contact with their partner.
Higher
oxytocin levels have also been linked with a feeling of generosity. So
snuggle up -- it might help you feel more generous toward your partner.
7. Sex May Turn Down Pain
Oxytocin
also boosts your body's painkillers, called endorphins. Headache,
arthritis pain, or PMS symptoms may improve after sex.
In one study, 48 people inhaled oxytocin vapor and then had their fingers pricked. The
oxytocin increased their pain threshold by more than half, meaning they
sensed pain at a higher threshold or were more tolerant of pain.
8. More Ejaculations May Make Prostate Cancer Less Likely
Research
shows that frequent ejaculations, especially in 20-something men, may
lower the risk of getting prostate cancer later in life.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
found that men who had 21 or more ejaculations a month were less likely
to get prostate cancer than those who had four to seven ejaculations
per month.
The study doesn't prove that ejaculations
were the only factor that mattered. Many things affect a person's odds
of developing cancer. But when the researchers took that into
consideration, the findings still held.
9. Stronger Pelvic Floor Muscles
For
women, doing pelvic floor muscle exercises called Kegels may mean more
pleasure -- and, as a perk, less chance of incontinence later in life.
To
do a basic Kegel exercise, tighten the muscles of your pelvic floor as
if you're trying to stop the flow of urine. Count to three, then
release.
10. Better Sleep
The oxytocin released during orgasm also helps sleep, research shows.
Getting
enough sleep has also been linked with a host of other health benefits,
such as a healthy weight and better blood pressure. That's something to
think about, especially if you've been wondering why your guy can be
active one minute and snoring the next.
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