Top 10 benefits of great sex:
Sexual wellbeing is an important part of overall wellbeing, and these are just a few of the benefits to having great sex.
- Better Sleep: Great sex releases the relaxation-inducing hormones oxytocin and prolactin while lowering the stress hormone cortisol. All together, this is a cocktail of calm, happiness, and drowsiness after orgasm. Yes please.
- Improve mood: We're always in a better mood with better sleep, but orgasm also releases a powerful mix of feel-good chemicals like dopamine for pleasure, endorphins for euphoria, and serotonin for mood regulation. This is a must have in the darkness of January for us folks who live up North.
- Reduce stress and anxiety: All of the hormones that are naturally released (listed above) ultimately result in a calmer nervous system. It's great physical activity when it's too cold to go for a walk or run and helps reset your body's stress response.
- Boost immune system: Sex increases antibodies that help fight illness.
- Great for heart health: This extra fun physical activity helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Naturally relieve pain: Endorphins released during sex act as natural painkillers, helping with headaches and migraines.
- Balance hormones naturally: Good sex balances hormones by releasing feel-good chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine, creating a cycle of relaxation, bonding, and better rest, all while essential sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen support overall mood and vitality.
- Enhance brain function: Orgasm increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, improving memory, focus and attention.
- Deepen Intimacy: Oxytocin and other neurochemicals strengthen bonds, trust, and emotional closeness with a partner.
- Increase Connection: Foster feelings of safety, shared joy, and partnership.
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