Sex in marriage is healthy, natural and wonderful. We wondered why we love sex so much. There's a reason; it's great for your mind and body! We want to encourage you to enjoy sex in all different kinds of fun ways. So we looked into it. Our Crimson Love reports.
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#1 Sleep better
After an orgasm your body releases oxytocin which makes you sleepy. The more sleep you get the better you will be able to manage your stress and keep your blood pressure and weight in check. A healthy sex life welcomes sleep and enhances your overall wellness.
#2 Lose weight
Having sex can help you manage your weight. A relatively boisterous thirty minute session of body love can burn 85 calories. Sex can also improve your cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, balance and emotional health.
#3 Better self-esteem
Boosting self-esteem was one of 237 reasons people have sex, collected by University of Texas researchers and published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. Having sex makes you feel good physically, mentally and emotionally. It makes you feel refreshed and sexy and confident.
#4 Get tighter
More sex can strengthen your pelvic muscles (PC muscles). These muscles are the ones that control your bladder and support your uterus! 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.
#5 Heart health
Sex is a natural way of increasing circulation in the body which is important for a healthy heart. According to a study of 914 men, scientists found having sex twice or more a week reduced the risk of fatal heart attack by half, compared with those who had sex less than once a month.
#6 Lowers risk of prostate cancer
For men having more sex means more ejaculation. More ejaculation means healthier prostate and a lesser chance of prostate cancer later in life. Australian researchers reported in the British Journal of Urology International found men who had five or more ejaculations weekly while in their 20s reduced their risk of getting prostate cancer later by a third.
#7 Better immune system
Having sex once or twice a week has been linked with higher levels of immunoglobulin, an antibody which helps fight off common infections and colds. More sex means better health! Check out a picture of immunoglobulin on the right.
#8 Improves joint health
Having sex loosens your muscles. But when you have an orgasm, your muscles relax even more. When your muscles relax it takes more pressure off your joints. Have more sex and relax your body and joints.
#9 Healthy teeth
A passionate kiss can not only feel good but also promote a healthy smile. Kissing makes your mouth produce more saliva. The extra saliva helps clean bacteria off of your teeth which can help break down oral plaque. Help keep cavities away by kissing your lover more!
This is a guest post by our very own Crimson. Crimson is our resident BDSM fetish expert. If you don't see Crimson out dining with her adoring boyfriend, you'll find her reading books on innovation or finance. Crimson is currently finishing off her Bachelor's, she is passionate about food, photography, music and especially sex--and she's not afraid to talk about it. With everyone! Have story ideas? Get in touch with Crimson at amber@getlusty.com.
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