It’s a real shame when you think about it because the benefits of sex are endless! Yeah, it feels good, but more importantly, it is optimum for your health and overall quality of life. Here are just 10 (out of the many) reasons to have sex every day (or at least try). With any luck, these reasons might just be the passkey to getting you and your partner more eager for romance!
1. Higher Immunity (Woooo!)
People who have sex 1-2 times a week have three times as much Immunoglobulin (a significant player in the natural antibody game) coursing through their bodies. (2)
2. Stress Reducer
Endorphins and oxytocin get released during sex, two potent chemicals that can help ward off anxiety and depression! (2) (8)
3. Mood Booster
Again, a surge of endorphins and oxytocin profoundly elevates your mood. (2) (4)
4. Natural Pain Reliever
Endorphins released during orgasm resemble morphine and have the same feel-good effects by stimulating morphine receptors in the brain and effectively relieving pain. (2) (8)
5. Deep Sleep
During sex, the brain releases norepinephrine, serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin, which can trigger the urge to cuddle or pass out. Those endorphins that make you feel great and relieve pain can also relax your mind and body and get you primed for sleep. (2)
6. Higher Energy Levels
A shot of glucose into your system after an orgasm sharpens your brain performance, and your body can use it as energy. (6) (2)
7. Youthful Skin
Increased blood circulation and a rush of oxygen in the blood means a glowing complexion. An orgasm triggers a rush of endorphins and growth hormones like DHEA (a hormone produced by your body’s adrenal glands) that can even help heal damage caused by the thinning of the skin. (2)
8. Healthy Heart
Studies show that your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke goes DOWN as the frequency of orgasms goes UP. And just like other cardio, exercise between the sheets has the benefits of strengthening muscles and reducing your risk of heart disease. (2)