health and wellness

1. 10 Ways to Heal
What’s the fountain of youth, secret to happiness, and key to health, longevity and a stress-free
lifestyle? It’s something that gives pleasure and one of life’s most beautiful experiences to be
shared with another human being…SEX!
1) Lowers stress
Sex helps to create a balance between our emotional and mental health as it is a great stress
buster. After sex, the brain releases endorphins that decrease stress, inducing a state of euphoria,
in an individual.
During sex your body produces dopamine, a substance that fights stress hormones, endorphins,
aka “happiness hormones” and oxytocin, a desire-enhancing hormone secreted by the pituitary
gland.
In a study, published in the Public Library of Science journal, three neuroscience researchers
conducted a test on male rats and found that the sexually active rats were less anxious than rats
with no sexual activity.
2) Boosts our immune system
Regular lovemaking boosts the body’s production of virus fighting chemicals. Recent research
has revealed that regular sex can maintain antibodies at a higher level, thereby protecting us
against infection.
Immunoglobulin A, an antigen that fights the flu increases when the frequency of sex increases.
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3) Improves sleep
If you suffer from insomnia, then try having sex before you head to bed, as it induces sleep.
After that great, lovely workout you are bound to get good sleep. But guess what? Sex works the
same way as exercise. The increased heart rate leads to increased post-coital relaxation. Sex
could be the next thing for insomniacs!
4) Prostate Protection
Most of the fluid you ejaculate is secreted by the prostate gland. If you stop ejaculating, the fluid
stays in the gland, which tends to swell, causing lots of problems. Regular ejaculation will wash
those fluids out and ensure the well being of your prostate until old age. Researchers have found
that men who had five or more ejaculations weekly while in their 20s reduced their risk of
getting prostate cancer later by a third. Another study, reported in the Journal of the American
Medical Association, found that frequent ejaculations, 21 or more a month, were linked to lower
prostate cancer risk in older men, as well, compared with less frequent ejaculations of four to
seven monthly.
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5) Promotes heart health
Men who have sex more than twice a week, have a lesser chance of having a heart attack, when
compared to men who avoid sex.

2. Scientists with New England Research Institute examined the effect of sex on the heart. The
study concluded that men are 45 percent less likely to experience cardiovascular diseases.
Because your heart rate increases when you’re having sex, fresh blood is supplied to your organs
and cells. While used blood is removed, you also discard things from your body that cause you to
feel tired.