Do The Healthy Thing — Have Sex
March 3rd, 2010
There are plenty of reasons to have sex, but improving your health usually isn’t one of them. But scientists have found that getting it on can benefit your body in a number of ways.
So, what can sex do for you?
- Sex reduces stress. Sex actually decreases your blood pressure, particularly in stressful situations like public speaking.
- Sex improves immunity. People who have sex at least once a week have higher levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A, which helps prevents colds and other types of infection.
- Sex works you out. Every 30 minutes you spend having sex adds up to at least 85 calories burned. And it’s more fun than the elliptical machine.
- Sex boosts heart health. Men who have sex at least twice a week are half as likely to suffer a fatal heart attack than those other unfortunate souls.
- Sex raises self esteem. Sex doesn’t just make you feel better; it makes you feel better about yourself.
That’s all for today — check out part two of this list tomorrow!
