More Sex Can Help You Live Longer

You buy certified organic fruits and vegetables, you exercise a few times a week and routinely see your physician for preventative maintenance. Now take the time to re-train your thought process regarding sex. Yes, having sex is a normal part of life that serves as a means of procreation and the pleasurable release of sexual tension. Scientific studies have uncovered more medicinal and physiological benefits of sex. This natural pain reliever can also boost your immune system and help combat hay fever, give a more youthful appearance and can even act as a weight loss aid. Don't allow the basic functions of sex to blind you to its endless and invaluable benefit.

Financial woes, infidelity and lack of sex are among the top issues that can eat away at the foundation of a good marriage. Increased and more fulfilling sexual intimacy are great ways to combat these issues. This may seem unrealistic to many couples who are already stressed and overly extended but having more sex with your mate could be the answer.

Website www.ecureme.com offers a host of information regarding the benefits of sexual activity. Some of the benefits listed on the medical information site are:
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The satisfaction and the relaxation after sex are beneficial for the mind and the circulatory system.
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Love and affection can increase the level of Oxytocin, a hormone that induces sexual desire. A higher level of Oxytocin will increase the frequency of sexual encounters between the couple.
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Sex has an advantage, especially for women. Regular sex increases the level of female hormone, which reduces the risk of heart disease and softens the vaginal tract.

While www.forbes.com is primarily a business and finance information provider; their health section joins the ranks of sites providing important information on how increased sexual activity can enrich your life. Their list includes:
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After sex, production of the hormone Prolactin surges. This in turn causes stem cells in the brain to develop new neurons in the brain's olfactory bulb, its smell center.
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Wilkes University in Pennsylvania says individuals who have sex once or twice a week show 30% higher levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A, which is known to boost the immune system.
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Sex improves blood circulation, beneficial especially for the brain, due to increased heart rate and deep breathing. Sexual activity decreases the risk of getting cold and flu. Those who have 1-2 intercourses weekly present 30 % greater amounts of the antibody immunoglobulin A, an immune system booster.

A list compiled by condom mail-order website www.condomscanada.com offered the following:
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Sex is a beauty treatment. Scientific tests find that when women make love they produce amounts of the hormone estrogens, which make hair shiny and the skin smooth. Gentle, relaxed lovemaking reduces your chances of suffering dermatitis, skin rashes and blemishes. The sweat produced cleanses the pores and makes your skin glow.
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Sex is the safest tranquillizers in the world. It is ten times more effective than Valium.
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Kissing each day will keep the dentist away. Kissing encourages saliva to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay thus preventing plaque build-up. Sex actually relieves headaches. A lovemaking session can release the tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain.
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A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.
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Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being.

Let's re-cap, sex can not only help you live a longer healthier life but can help strengthen your bond with the person you share you life with. If you are truly committed to being mentally and physically healthier, honoring your vows and keeping your mate happy: have more sex!

http://www.ecureme.com/especial/obgyn/Health_benefits_of_sex.asp
http://www.forbes.com/2003/10/08/cz_af_1008health.html
www.condomscanada.com/benefitsofsex.pdf

This information is meant to inform and provoke new ideas in those engaging in or wishing to engage in safe, consensual sexual activity.