For years researchers have studied the effects that a good sex life has on our lives, and the positive effects are outstanding.
Couples with satisfying sex lives have been compared with couples with less satisfying sex lives. The satisfied couples’ happiness seems to rub off on the people around them, both in their social circles and at work. These people are also regarded generally as being less anxious and less aggressive.
If sexuality and the joy of sex are maintained, the chances of having a long life are increased. This is because the sex hormones which govern our sexuality are also strengthening and rejuvenating.
Even being in love makes biochemical marks in the body. The blood of people in love has been studied and shown to have a 40 % reduction in the levels of a protein responsible for transporting the neurotransmitter serotonin in the body.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which is lacking in the brain in many forms of depression, people with gambling addiction, and with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). In short, it is a bad thing to lack. Prozac and other antidepressants work by increasing the brains levels of serotonin over a period of a few weeks.
Crises in relationships and marriages cause sexual problems. In such cases it is most often women who complain about problems with their sex lives. Either this problem is less severe for men, or they are less willing to admit it.
Sex is also a wonderful stress reliever. Men are believed to profit more than women from this form of therapy. Women often feel a greater need to couple feelings to the sexual act than men who, although they also have such needs, might want to feel orgasm just so they can relax and let their stress go.
Women who suffer from migraine can sometimes be cured of a headache if they have an orgasm, with or without a partner. In this case, a partner is of little importance. On the other hand, marriage or partner problems can be the impetus for developing migraines.
An orgasm is a complex physiologic occurrence where the sexual feeling of need culminates in ecstasy. The vagina, the pelvic muscles, and many other muscles contract rhythmically and the pulse, blood pressure, and breathing rates double.
American researchers have calculated that the likelihood of a woman becoming impregnated while having an orgasm during intercourse is upwards of 74 %.
After an orgasm the body’s muscles relax, the blood vessels regain their normal volume and the body relaxes, making sleep easier. Sex at bedtime is actually a very good way to counteract problems falling asleep. Many women can attest to this phenomenon.
Heart disease? Studies have shown that a good sex life reduces the risk of heart disease by 120 %, the risk of stroke by 70 %, the risk of arteriosclerosis by 220 %, and the risk of circulatory disturbances by 1400 %.
Women who have sex at least two times weekly can also lower their risk of depression and high cholesterol.
While we rejoice that for once something that feels great is healthy and good for us, we should remember that a good sex life, despite everything, is not the answer for all health problems.
