One of my favorite topics around sexuality is that orgasms and sex lead to better health and well-being. Sex can be partnered or solo to reap the benefits. Here is a list of some of the health benefits of engaging in acts of sexual expression:
- Increases longevity
- Lower your risk of heart disease and stroke if you hae sex twice a week or more often
- Reduce your risk of breast cancer
- Boosts your immune system
- Reduces insomnia and helps you sleep
- Improves your fitness
- Regulate menstral cycles
- Relieves menstrual cramps
- Help carry a pregnancy to full term
- Relieve chronic pain
- Reduce migrane headache pain
- Improve quality of life
- Improves mood and risk of depression
- Lowers stress levels
- Improve self-esteem
- Improve intimacy with partner
There are many health benefits to a healthy sex life. Researchers are continuing to show that an orgasm isn’t just good – its good for you!
