{"id":112,"date":"2011-02-14T03:29:37","date_gmt":"2011-02-14T08:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/?p=112"},"modified":"2023-09-21T06:33:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T12:03:12","slug":"7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Proven Health Benefits Of Having Sex"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most people only think of the sexual gratification (reaching an orgasm) when they have sex, but research has shown that engaging in sex can have some surprising benefits for your general health, both physical and psychological. These benefits are more prominent in people who have sex at least a couple of times a week. Here are the few proven health benefits of having sex:<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3387 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Health-Benefits-Of-Having-Sex.png?resize=1024%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Health Benefits Of Having Sex\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex\/#1_Increase_your_immunity\" >1. Increase your immunity:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex\/#2_Sex_is_good_for_your_heart\" >2. Sex is good for your heart:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex\/#3_Improve_the_love_factor_in_your_relationship\" >3. Improve the love factor in your relationship:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex\/#4_Reduce_your_pain\" >4. Reduce your pain:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex\/#5_Relieve_Your_Stress\" >5. Relieve Your Stress:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex\/#6_Loose_Weight\" >6. Loose Weight:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/7-great-health-benefits-of-having-sex\/#7_Feel_better_about_yourself\" >7. Feel better about yourself:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Increase_your_immunity\"><\/span><strong>1. Increase your immunity:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having regular sex can increase the levels of immunoglobulin A (an antibody) which can increase your immunity against the common cold and other infections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sex_is_good_for_your_heart\"><\/span><strong>2. Sex is good for your heart: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the myths surrounding sex especially in older men is that the having vigorous sex can cause a stroke, this is one myth that you can throw out of the window as there is no proof of this being true, in fact the truth of the matter is that if you have sex twice a week, you will reduce the chances of a fatal heart attack by half, when compared to those men who have sex less than once a month.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Improve_the_love_factor_in_your_relationship\"><\/span><strong>3. Improve the love factor in your relationship:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Warm contact with your partner during sex will increase the levels of the love hormone (oxytocin). This is the reason you feel warmth and generosity towards your partner after having sex and attaining an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/the-myth-and-the-truth-about-the-female-orgasm\/\"><strong>orgasm<\/strong><\/a>. Increased frequency of love making will help you and your partner to bond more with each other.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reduce_your_pain\"><\/span><strong>4. Reduce your pain:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever noticed a reduction in pain caused by headaches, arthritis etc after having sex, this is because your body releases endorphins after you have made love which helps in the natural relief of pain in your body.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Relieve_Your_Stress\"><\/span><strong>5. Relieve Your Stress: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Frequent sexual intercourse will lower your diastolic blood pressure and reduce stress levels in your body. Studies have shown that those who indulge in intercourse handle stressful situations much better than those who don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Loose_Weight\"><\/span><strong>6. Loose Weight:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having sex is a great way to exercise. You burn at least 85 calories per every half hour of sex. This may not feel like much, but with each session this count builds up. Anyways it&#8217;s hard to find a more fun way to exercise than making love.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Feel_better_about_yourself\"><\/span><strong>7. Feel better about yourself: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the main reasons people indulge in sex. If you have great sex frequently, it will only help you boost your self esteem. This another reason why a lot of folks feel good about themselves after having a session of satisfying sex.<\/p>\n<p>So now you know that having frequent sex with your partner will not only give you physical release but also benefit your general health in many different ways. Having a passionate sex life will not only improve your intimate relationship but also help you lead a healthier life. Just remember to practice safe sex using protection.<\/p>\n<p>If you are facing any sexual issues, don&#8217;t waste your time you should consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/\"><strong>best sexologist doctors<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"zemanta-pixie-img\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/img.zemanta.com\/pixy.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people only think of the sexual gratification (reaching an orgasm) when they have sex, but research has shown that engaging in sex can have some surprising benefits for your general health, both physical and psychological. These benefits are more prominent in people who have sex at least a couple of times a week. 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