The 10 Health Benefits Of Sex

Just a few more reasons why sex is good for ya...as if you really needed more reasons. LOL

Working on strengthening your relationship with that very special someone in your life can also help you look good.  YES, that’s right – an active sex life will help your skin to stay healthy. 

 
1. Sex balances hormones. Acne is a manifestation of an internal imbalance that is most often routed in a hormonal imbalance, specifically in the imbalance of sex hormones such as testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Sex balances your hormone levels, which may help in keeping your skin clearer. 
 
2. Sex boosts immunity. Having sex twice or more a week increases levels of an antibody called immunoglobin and as a result, has a positive impact on your immune system, which may help in fighting inflammation and infection caused by acne bacteria that is likely to “camp-out” in your clogged pores. 
 
3. Sex improves circulation. Having sex improves blood circulation, which helps to deliver oxygen to your skin. In addition to giving your skin a healthy glow and keeping skin supple, it will also nourish the skin and keep it looking young. 
 
4. You’ll get a mini-facial. The more passion, the better. Passionate sexual activities can be vigorous, so they also instigate sweating. This will give your skin a mini-skin steaming facial, and your clogged pores a needed reprieve. Then take a nice long shower afterwards! 
 
5. Builds collagen. Collagen is a building block of skin. Sex boosts the natural collagen production so it may help not only in keeping wrinkles at bay but also in smoothing acne scars and marks. 
 
6. Burns calories. While it may not be as productive for weight loss as traditional cardio or strength training, you burn an average of 170 calories per hour of active sex. Didn’t get your walking in that day? Well, you made up for it! 
 
7. Keeps the carbs away. If you want to replace your love affair with cookies and ice-cream with something much healthier – sex is the way to go. Sex will replace your sweets and keep your weight in control. Sugar and carbs are bad for the skin – especially if you have acne – and there is a clear connection between the health of the digestive system and the health of the skin. So keeping away from harmful foods will help to keep your skin clear. 
 
8. Reduces stress. Life is stressful. And while there are many proven ways to reduce stress such as exercise, walking to the beach, shopping or having a glass of wine, a good romp between the sheets will do a great job too! A regular and healthy sex life keeps blood pressure and stress levels low, similar to regular physical exercise. 
 
9. You’ll sleep better. Did you ever wonder how you can actually get this “beauty sleep” everyone is recommending for healthy and young looking skin? The oxytocin released during orgasm is not only helping with bonding, but also increases endorphins and decreases pains and aches (particularly headaches) as well as helps us to fall asleep and keep sleeping. So get your beauty sleep going while going “at it”! 
 
10. Increases confidence. Since sex will also boost the production of the “happy hormone”, serotonin, and makes you feel younger, happier, and more desirable socially, these positive feelings encourage you to take better care of yourself, including adopting a healthier skincare regimen.

 by Dr. Agnes P. Olszewski

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