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Benefits Of Sex by theomeka: 10:08am On Aug 07, 2015
The perks of sex extend well beyond the bedroom.

Sex not only feels good. It can also be good for you. Here’s what a healthy sex life can do for you.

1. Helps Keep Your Immune System Humming
“Sexually active people take fewer sick days,” says Yvonne K. Fulbright, PhD a sexual health expert.

People who have sex have higher levels of what defends your body against germs, viruses, and other intruders. Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that college students who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of the a certain antibody compared to students who had sex less often.

You should still do all the other things that make your immune system happy, such as:

Eat right.
Stay active.
Get enough sleep.
Keep up with your vaccinations.
Use a condom if you don’t know both of your STD statuses.

2. Boosts Your Libido
Longing for a more lively sex life? “Having sex will make sex better and will improve your libido,” says Lauren Streicher, MD. She is an assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.

For women, having sex ups vaginal lubrication, blood flow, and elasticity, she says, all of which make sex feel better and help you crave more of it.

3. Improves Women's Bladder Control
A strong pelvic floor is important for avoiding incontinence, something that will affect about 30% of women at some point in their lives.

Good sex is like a workout for your pelvic floor muscles. When you have an orgasm, it causes contractions in those muscles, which strengthens them.

4. Lowers Your Blood Pressure
Research suggests a link between sex and lower blood pressure, says Joseph J. Pinzone, MD. He is CEO and medical director of Amai Wellness.

“There have been many studies,” he says. “One landmark study found that sexual intercourse specifically (not masturbation) lowered systolic blood pressure.” That's the first number on your blood pressure test.

5. Counts as Exercise
“Sex is a really great form of exercise,” Pinzone says. It won’t replace the treadmill, but it counts for something.

Sex uses about five calories per minute, four more calories than watching TV. It gives you a one-two punch: It bumps up your heart rate and uses various muscles.

So get busy! You may even want to clear your schedule to make time for it on a regular basis. “Like with exercise, consistency helps maximize the benefits,” Pinzone says.

6. Lowers Heart Attack Risk
A good sex life is good for your heart. Besides being a great way to raise your heart rate, sex helps keep your estrogen and testosterone levels in balance.

“When either one of those is low you begin to get lots of problems, like osteoporosis and even heart disease,” Pinzone says.

Having sex more often may help. During one study, men who had sex at least twice a week were half as likely to die of heart disease as men who had sex rarely.

- See more at: http://tradot.com/blog/post?BrightMekaBlog_Health-benefits-of-sex-97d8
Re: Benefits Of Sex by TV01(m): 10:18am On Aug 07, 2015
7. Makes babies wink
8. Bonds spouses cheesy


TV
Re: Benefits Of Sex by 5minsmadness: 10:21am On Aug 07, 2015
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Re: Benefits Of Sex by Goovo(m): 10:24am On Aug 07, 2015
Only in a marriage setting
Re: Benefits Of Sex by theomeka: 8:55pm On Aug 08, 2015
Goovo:
Only in a marriage setting
yes oh
Re: Benefits Of Sex by MMotimo: 4:17am On Aug 09, 2015
Makes you sleep like a baby

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Re: Benefits Of Sex by theomeka: 11:40am On Aug 09, 2015
MMotimo:
Makes you sleep like a baby
100% true grin

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Re: Benefits Of Sex by theomeka: 3:02pm On Aug 09, 2015
Hmm
Re: Benefits Of Sex by Chidoks(f): 3:09pm On Aug 09, 2015
* procreation
* relieves stress
* guaranteed sleep
* bonding with your hubby
* helps to settle quarell btw oga & madam quicker and more effectively( if you want him to forgive and forget)
Re: Benefits Of Sex by SAMBARRY: 4:21pm On Aug 09, 2015
Is that so cheesy

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