8 Amazing healthy benefits of a good sex life

Of course sex is healthy, but did you know that a good sex life can provide certain health benefits? We (not that you need any convincing) spoke to the experts to discover how sex improves our health.

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1. It can make you thin
Business dread? Do not break the vicious circle now. But if it is too late and not to do to the gym, do not forget that the charge of having sex and, too! "The sex burn 75-150 calories in half an hour," says Desmond Ebanks, MD, founder and medical director of Alternity Healthcare in West Hartford. It is similar to other physical activities, he says, such as yoga (114 calories in half an hour), dance (129 calories in half an hour) or walking (153 calories in half an hour).

Bono: Sex can also help in staying lean muscle in the process. "Sexual arousal and orgasm, and testosterone, which, it is necessary to build and maintain bone and muscle tissue, among other things," he adds.

2. It can improve heart health
You probably already know that heart disease is the number one killer of women. A healthy diet and keep cholesterol under control and sodium great ways to stay on top of heart health, but it is not sex. "Sex is an exercise, heart rate and increases blood flow," says Dr. Ebanks. "In a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, researchers found that two or more than once a week sex reduces the risk of heart attack by half." While the results of the study focused on men, Dr. Ebanks also suggests similar effects for women.

3. It can help you get a better night's sleep for
What do you do to help you sleep? If chamomile tea and other treatments are not in use, it can help to have sex, especially if you are having trouble sleeping because of anxiety or tension. "People with frequent sex often report that they handle stress better," says Dr. Ebanks. "The deep relaxation that typically follows orgasm for women and ejaculation or orgasm in men may actually be able to relax completely and one of the few times people. Show many of the deep, restful sleep and after a meeting of love."

4. It is possible that the immune system
With all the concern about the cold and flu viruses to fight germs can sometimes feel like a full time job. Surprisingly, it can be something you can do in the bedroom to keep the immune system strong, says Dr. Ebanks, referring to a study conducted by researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. "People in the exhibition week sex twice or higher levels of 30 percent and immune antibodies, which is known to boost the immune system," he says. So make this your new logo cold and flu season: Wash your hands and make the bedroom a date with your partner often!

5. can improve your mental health
The fastest way to improve your mood, fight depression, anxiety and pace? Patricia Tan, MD, a board certified internist in Arizona and a medical expert to say JustAnswer.com, the answer is simple: sex (in a loving, committed, of course). "Psychologically, sex improves mental health by building familiarity and reduce stress," she says. "The reduction of the stress component reduces the levels of cortisol in person, and to reduce the chances of high blood pressure, high blood sugar and increase the acidity in the stomach."

6. can help ease the pain
Is it possible to change the "not tonight, dear, I have a headache" to "Yes, tonight, honey, I have a headache", or so says Dr. Ebanks, who believes that there is a real relationship between the sexes and the treatment of pain. "Sexual arousal and orgasm, the hormone oxytocin in the body, and this in turn triggers the release of endorphins secreted" he explains. "Because of these natural opiates sex as a strong painkiller."

7. You can help bladder control
And the idea that sex can help reduce incontinence but true voice, experts say, it may seem strange. Sex therapists have recommended long ago that women do Kegel exercises (pelvic floor muscles bend) during the day but also during sex. Why? Exercise can not only help to increase the fun, but also strengthen the muscles with incontinence. You can make a cone everywhere (even during sex), so do not be shy! Pelvic floor muscles in the same way to stop the flow of urine gently flex and tighten. Hold for 3 seconds, then release.

8. can give you healthy skin
Sex can make you more beautiful? It seems crazy, but Eric Braverman, MD, founder of PATH Medical Center in New York says, that sex does not solve the basic compound in the body that is good for all sorts of things, including the improvement of your skin. During sex, the body secretes a hormone called DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone). "It can strengthen the immune system, and give you the health of the skin and even reduce depression," he says. So much for $ 79 night cream!