Many might know sex as a form of expressing intimacy, but is it just that? Some studies associate sex with physical and mental health benefits.
While this act, enjoyed by many may not be practiced every day by some, more benefits are experienced when couples engage in it more frequently.
Below are five sex benefits on why it may be good to engage more in sex for women.
Sex helps you sleep – It is said that during climax, the brain releases a hormone called oxytocin, which releases a relaxed feeling that helps you sleep better. “Great sex is one of the best cures for sleeplessness and insomnia – oxytocin is the hormone that promotes feelings of intimacy, and it jumps to five times its normal level during climax,’ shares sex and relationships educator froe Net Doctor Tracey Cox. She also adds that, “men drift off two to five minutes after orgasm, women usually take 20 to 30 minutes.”
Stronger immune system – study focusing on immunity in people in romantic relationships has shown that people who had frequent sex (one to two times a week) had more immunoglobulin A (IgA) in their saliva. People who had infrequent sex (less than once a week) had significantly less IgA. IgA is the antibody that plays a role in preventing illnesses and is the first line of defense against human papillomavirus, or HPV shares Healthline, an information with expert health advice.
Headache relief – another study shows that sexual activity can provide full or partial relief from migraines and headaches.
It boosts mood – the chemical, oxytocin promotes feelings of well-being and happiness says OHCE Centre for Women’s Health, a comprehensive women’s health information hub.
It eases stress – when stressed it is easy for many not to think about sex. However, experts advise that engaging in the act may get relieve your stress. The act of sex floods your brain with all sorts of feel-good chemicals. “Dopamine, which impacts the brain’s pleasure and reward centers; endorphins, which can reduce pain and stress; and oxytocin, also known as the cuddle hormone, are all released during sex after orgasm.” shares CNN Health, a health division of the global news network.
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