WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING SEX?

Um. Everything? Did you know that sex burns 5 calories per minute, according to healthline.com. Seems like a better alternative than going to the gym, right? We think so too. Here are some other cheeky health benefits sex can have on you:

RELEASES HAPPY HORMONES:

Also, often referred to as ‘endorphins’ or the ‘feel good hormones’, they’re responsible for the feeling of relaxation and happiness. These endorphins are released from our bodies during sexual activity. These endorphins are naturally occurring in our bodies, and are also responsible for helping to reduce pain, elevate your mood and increase feelings of happiness, also known as euphoria. Sexual activity also releases ‘Oxytocin’, commonly referred to as the ‘love hormone’ plays an essential role in building an emotional connection too. It’s also known for reducing levels of stress and anxiety in individuals. According to vellabio.com, ‘These hormones (mentioned above) work together to combat stress and anxiety, leaving you feeling happier, more relaxed, and emotionally connected from the get-go. The more frequently you experience sexual intimacy, the more your body craves the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine, which enhance both libido and mood’

BETTER SLEEP PATTERN: 

Ever woken up in the morning from the BEST night sleep and felt even more motivated to start your day? Well, frequent sexual activity can actually promote better sleeping patterns in individuals. How? Well, during sexual activity, a hormone called ‘prolactin’ is released. Prolactin promotes relaxation and enhances a restful sleep. Prolactin also has a sedative effect on the body, causing you to fall asleep faster and experience a deeper, more restful sleep, especially after orgasm. A study conducted by the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that prolactin levels increase significantly following an orgasm. Having experienced a more restful sleep also in turn, improves mental health. Studies conducted have shown that an adequate amount of sleep can help reduce stress, increase cognitive function and improve one’s mood. 

CONFIDENCE BOOST:

How good does having sex feel? Pretty damn good if you ask us at Thirty56. Sexual activity reminds us of our self-worth and attractiveness, which in turn, boosts our self esteem. Feeling confident within and about yourself has a positive impact on EVERYTHING you do. Confidence is a WONDERFUL feeling and can improve an individual’s mental health, reduce feelings of insecurity, depression, stress and anxiety. Sex is looking even better now, right? 

IMPROVES HEART HEALTH AND BOOSTS IMMUNITY:

How good would it be if someone told you that engaging in regular sexual activity can actually help prevent you from falling ill? Well, GUESS WHAT? TODAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY because that’s EXACTLY WHAT WE’RE SAYING. Regular sexual activity can help boost your immune system and protect you from getting sick. According to AARP.ORG ‘Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that college students who had sex one to two times a week had significantly more immunoglobulin A in their systems than people who had sex less often. Immunoglobulin A is an antibody in the mucosal membranes that is considered a first-line defense against infection. Another study in 2021, found that having sex more than three times a month seemed to offer a protective effect against COVID19. Researchers aren’t sure exactly why sex seems to drive up immunity, but Thomas said it may be because sex increases blood flow, helping to distribute antibodies throughout the body’. 

Engaging in regular sexual activity has also been researched to show that it can help lower an individual's risk of heart problems. ‘A large study published in The American Journal of Cardiology, found that men who had sex at least twice a week were 50 percent less likely to die of heart disease compared with men who had it once a month’.

And for our beautiful female clients, we got you covered too. ‘For women, a large analysis revealed that those who are satisfied with their sex lives are less likely to have peripheral artery disease, a condition that narrows the arteries and makes stroke more likely.

Time to book that appointment at Thirty56, right? 

IT CAN HELP MAKE YOU LOOK YOUNGER:

Excuse me? Did I just read that right? You sure did - Engaging in regular sexual activity can actually help you look younger. Who doesn’t want that? A study was conducted at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland that involved a group of researchers that sat behind a one-way mirror and had to guess the participants' ages that sat before them. The results? The researchers determined that the participants that engaged in regular sexual activity were said to look anywhere between 7 - 12 years younger than their actual age. 

Here at Thirty56, we understand the benefits of having regular sexual activity on both your physical and mental health. So, we ask you - What are YOU waiting for?