10 Ways That Having Sex Can Improve Your Health

Okay people, settle in because today we’re going to be talking about sex. No, I’m not here to give you the birds and the bees talk, that’s something your parents should have done a long time ago so I’m going to assume you know how it all works. What we’re going to be talking about today is how having sex can improve your health!

You heard me, making love with your partner comes with a long list of health benefits that we’d never even thought about before and today we’re going to be listing some of our favourites. And before you even think about it, it’s not just because you get a good work out while doing it! So sit back, relax, set the mood with Barry White’s greatest hits and let’s talk about sex.

1. Having sex can help you to get more sleep

I can sense that a lot of you are suddenly a lot more interested in what I’m about to say and I don’t blame you, we’re all just after some quality shut eye at the end of the day! Well, having sex can improve your sleep and even help to cure insomnia as the endorphins released when you’re doing the deep can make you feel more relaxed and ready for bed. These hormones also prevent the release of cortisol into your bloodstream, a hormone which induces stress and can keep you up at night. Time to work some love making into your bedtime routine, don’t you think?

2. Having sex can help you fight depression

Some people who suffer from depression can find that their sex drive takes a serious dip. Unfortunately, this could prevent you from getting something that can make you feel a whole lot better. The release of oxytocin, known as the love hormone, that happens during sex can bring a significant boost to your mood. Having sex can also help to keep depression at bay for longer, so if you find yourself in the mood for some private time with your partner, make the most of it!

3. Having sex can make your skin look beautiful

So not only will having sex make you feel good, but it will make your skin glow like a sunrise over a Hawaiian beach? I can feel my sex drive rising as I type this! So the reason why sex makes your skin look so amazing is that it improves your blood circulation, which makes your skin look a million times better. It does this by eliminating toxins, so the better your circulation the better, especially when it comes to having skin that doesn’t need a filter. Look out Instagram, I’m coming for you with my beautiful, beautiful skin!

4. It can relieve a headache

I’m not proud to say that I’ve used the ‘I’ve got a headache’ excuse when I just don’t want to have sex, and I know I’m not the only one, but we might need to drop that excuse forever now. It turns out that having sex can actually relieve your headache as it releases endorphins which are the body’s natural painkillers. Combine that with the release of oxytocin that happens when you’re making love and you’ve got a heady cocktail that will send a headache packing. Sounds like I need to find another excuse for the next time I’m just feeling too lazy!

5. It can relieve pain in your muscles and joints

It’s not just your head that can benefit from the pain relieving hormones that are produced during sex. You’ll also find that any pain you were having in your muscles and joints can be improved by having a roll in the hay with somebody special. You’ll be so pumped full of endorphins and feel good hormones that you’ll be jumping out of bed like Grandpa Joe when he got a golden ticket to the chocolate factory!

6. It can help fight off the flu

Feeling a little under the weather with a bout of flu you just can’t seem to shake off? Give the pharmacy a miss as there’s a natural method of treatment that’s a lot more fun than taking your flu medicine. Having sex boosts your immune system by prompting your body to produce immunoglobulin or igA, which is an antibody that fights viral and bacterial infections. I can’t guarantee that it works on man flu though, we all know that that’s a much more serious problem than regular flu and it’s all in their head anyway!

7. Sex can improve the health of your prostate

Studies have shown that regular ejaculation can help to improve the health of men’s prostates. The health benefits are enough that it can even reduce the risk of potential prostate cancer! Who’d have thought that sex could even keep cancer at bay? As if there weren’t enough reasons to have a night of naughty fun with your partner. Get out of here, cancer, we’re going to have 

8. Sex can improve how your heart functions

This isn’t some soppy comment about how regular sex can bring you closer to the person you love, oh no, I’m talking about actually improving your heart’s functionality. Research has shown that those who have sex regularly are less likely to have heart problems than people whose sex life is more sporadic. Regular sex also makes you less likely to have a heart attack, so think about your heart and have sex with your partner! Or, you know, whoever your partner is for tonight, you do what you do!

9. It can prevent urine leakage 

Come on ladies, we’ve all had to deal with a little unwanted leakage as we grow older and our muscles aren’t what they used to be down there. It’s not something we want to admit to, but we all know it happens. Luckily, having sex can even help to improve that! Having regular sex strengthens the muscles in your pelvic reason, making them much better at keeping your pee where it should be. No more having to worry about wetting yourself when you sneeze or laugh a bit too hard? I can get behind that!

10. Sex can reduce your risk of breast cancer

So it’s not just prostate cancer that can be fought off by having regular sex? Now this is what we like to hear! Research has shown that the release of oxytocin and DHEA into your bloodstream when you have sex can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Studies have shown that breast cancer is much less likely to appear in women who have sex at least once a month, but why not aim for more than that just to be on the safe side? Nobody would blame you!So there we have it, our ten favourite reasons that having sex can improve your health! Anyone else feeling like they’ll suddenly be in the mood for a little one on one time with that special someone tonight? Go and light some candles, take a bath and get in the mood, your entire body will thank you if you do! And your partner will be reaping all of the benefits too, so really, you’re just being selfless here. Go and make this one a night to remember!

Do you believe that having sex can be good for your health? Have any of the points on our list changed your mind about your sex life? Let us know what you think about it all in the comments and don’t forget to share this article with your family and friends!