Ten Reasons Sex is Good for You

Sex is often thought of as “dirty,” and you are constantly reading and hearing about the negative health effects associated with sex, such as STDs, but it may offer many benefits to your health if done right. Sex may benefit your overall health in many ways if you are practicing safe sex within a committed relationship. Here is a list of ten reasons why sex is good for you:

1. Sex can relieve pain! A chemical called oxytocin is released during orgasm, which acts as a powerful pain killer. If your partner has a headache, sex is a sure way to relieve it! 
2. It may fight off depression! The endorphins released during sex can improve your overall mood. 
3. It strengthens your relationship! If you are already in a good relationship, sex can help keep you emotional bonds strong. People who are in stable relationships are happier, healthier, and live longer.
4. It’s good for your heart! Rigorous sex can improve cardiovascular function. Having regular sex can decrease your risk for heart attack.
5. Sex improves your immunity! Regular sex can increase your immunity from colds and the flu.
6. Sex can cure insomnia! After sex, you usually feel relaxed and are better able to fall asleep. What’s better than drifting off to sleep next to the person you love after an intense lovemaking session?
7. Sex relieves stress! Less stress means less anxiety and lower blood pressure. 
8. It can help you to lose weight! You can burn 85 calories (or more depending on how rigorous you like it!) during a half hour of sex. Try having this much fun at the gym!
9. For men, sex reduces the risk for prostate cancer! 
10. Sex improves self-esteem! The more sex you have, the better you will feel about yourself (as long as it’s with someone you care about and in a committed relationship).

If you don’t have a partner, going solo can offer many health benefits as well: Ten Reasons Masturbation is Good for You

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