Thursday’s Thirteen: Sex
Sex
We all know sex is fun and feels good. But what are the other good side effects of sex?
1. Shag your guy’s ticker into shape. According to a study at Queens University in Belfast, men who have sex three or more times a week can cut their risk of heart attack in half.
According to that same study, regular romps will also halve your man’s chances of suffering a stroke.
2. Weight Loss
Work off that Rice Krispies Treat without hitting the treadmill. One 30-minute roll in the hay burns about 200 calories.
3. Sleep Get more z’s.
A little sensual massage followed by some dancing in the sheets releases sleep-inducing endorphins.
4. Immunity Kick colds to the curb.
Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that having sex once or twice a week boosts the immune system by 30 percent.
5. Pain Relief
No pain, all gain. Right after your big O, you’ll be practically swimming in oxytocin (we’re talking a seriously intense surge). The overload releases endorphins, which help alleviate pain from arthritis…and–hallelujah!–menstrual cramps.
6. Relaxation Curb irritability. “Tactile stimulation soothes nerves,” says Evelyn Resh, M.P.H., certified nurse midwife and director of health services at Canyon Ranch spa in Lenox, Massachusetts.
7. You’ll Get More Sex Later Too.
Use it or lose it. Says marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Wife: “The more you have sex, the more likely you’ll be to continue to produce testosterone, one of the primary hormones responsible for sexual desire.”
8. Stress Relief
Seriously pissed? Instead of screaming your head off, save your voice and have sex. It’s a great way to release tension.
9. Letting Go
Express some of your more risqué emotions and behaviors — aggression, domination–in the comfort of your own bed. (Can you say S&M?)
10. Confidence Feel the power.
“When things go well in the bed and you’re pleasing your partner,” says San Francisco sex therapist Sandor Gardos, Ph.D., founder of MyPleasure.com, “you feel more confident and powerful in other parts of your life.”
11. Cancer Prevention Give your guy a helping hand.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the more he ejaculates, the less likely he is to develop prostate cancer.
12. Happiness Sex makes you happier than having money does, according to a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.A marriage that included regular humping was figured to bring the same levels of happiness as earning an extra $100,000 annually.
13. Slow Aging Skip the Botox.
In his book, Secrets of the Superyoung, neurophysiologist David Weeks, M.D., of Scotland’s Royal Edinburgh Hospital, writes: “An active sex life slows the aging process.”
Posted on July 20, 2011, in Uncategorized and tagged fun post, Janice Seagraves, sex, Thursdays thirteen. Bookmark the permalink. 22 Comments.
Sounds good to me
Hi Shelley,
Yeah, it sound great to me too. *wink*
Janice~
Hmm, can I have the sex AND the additional $100,000 a year?
Happy #T13
~Xakara
Worlds Collide
Hi Xakara,
If you can manage it, sure you can!
Janice~
I like Xakara’s comment as well as the list.
Hi Darla,
LOL. Me too.
Janice~
Hmm, I like your research. I might need to do some of my own.
Hi Sidney,
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Janice~
An interesting post, Janice.
Hi Heather,
I’m glad you liked it.
Janice~
Gotta love it! Great TT!
*hugs*
Paige
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Hi Paige,
Yup, I liked the advice too.
Janice~
Reduces cancer risk, keeps the heart healthy, boosts the immune system and burns calories … wow. Now when the husband says he’s not the in the mood, I can motivate him by telling him “Let’s do it – it can save your LIFE!” instead of just pushing him down, tying him to the bed, and making him take it.
Hi Tatianna,
I like your attitude. LOL. I’ll have to try that one on hubby.
Janice~
Dropped in to see what the good side affects were for having sex regularly. Guess I’d best hop to it! LOL! Good post, Janice.
Hi Lisa,
Yup, hop to it girlfriend it good for you and hubby.
Janice~
Great post!! Love the pics… just informed hubby… he was MOST appreciative
Susan
Hi Susan,
I’m sure he is. Most mean love to know how healthy sex is.
Janice~
All good reasons and advice to have more sex…especially love photo #8!
As if I needed a reason!! Great post.
Hi Jean,
Well, these are excellent reason to keep having sex.
Janice~
I truly appreciate this post. I have been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing….