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January 6th, 2011
11:24 AM ET
Better than Botox: 7 reasons to have sex tonightI often write about the benefits of a healthy sex life in this column, and my colleagues and I at Good in Bed are big champions of the importance of sex in maintaining a healthy relationship. But there are some more surprising benefits of having sex, many of which are just beginning to be explored. An intriguing theme is emerging from the research: Not only does being healthy support your sex life, but sex actually supports your health. A long-term study of 3,500 people between the ages of 30 and 101 found that regular sex may shave between four and seven years off your physical appearance. Researchers at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland presented photos of the subjects to an impartial panel of judges, who were asked to guess their ages. The people who were judged to be the youngest were also those who had the most sex. What’s the connection between youthfulness and getting it on? In addition to boosting self-esteem and confidence, sex increases the production of human growth hormone, which is known to improve muscle tone. Get happy It goes without saying that sex can make you happy and contented, but a paper in the Archives of Sexual Behavior takes this idea one step further. Based on a study of 300 women that correlated condom use with depression, researchers concluded that women who never used condoms were the least depressed, while those women who always used condoms were the most depressed. One reason? The vagina may absorb the mood-boosting hormones and prostaglandins found in semen. It’s an interesting theory, but certainly no reason to advocate unprotected sex. Clearly, an unwanted pregnancy or STD would not increase anyone’s happiness. Slim down On average, sex burns about five calories per minute, depending upon your weight. Even engaging your partner in a hot kiss boosts your heart rate, which in turn increases your body’s caloric burn. Next time you’re too busy to work out, try getting busy instead. Fight the sniffles Sex may help fight off colds. In a study at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, researchers found that college students who had sex once or twice per week had higher levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that boosts the immune system. Keep the pressure down Want to stress less? Sex could be just the thing to keep you calm. In a study by researchers at the University of Paisley in Scotland, 46 men women were asked to give speeches to an audience who, unbeknownst to the speakers, was told to act bored and disinterested. Afterwards, the participants’ blood pressure was taken—those who reported having sex within the last two weeks had the lowest readings. Have a heart A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that erectile dysfunction (ED) is often an early indicator of poor cardiovascular health. Researchers followed more than 2,300 men for an average of four years and found that men with ED had a 58 percent greater risk of coronary heart disease. Another study showed that men who reported having three or more orgasms per week experienced 50 percent fewer heart attacks and strokes as compared with those who had less frequent orgasms. Sex may help the heart because orgasm triggers the release of the hormone DHEA, which helps with circulation and arterial dilation. Live longer For reasons that are still unclear, regular sex may even add years to your life. A study published in the British Medical Journal found that men who had sex less than once per month were twice as likely to die in the next 10 years than those who had sex once per week. And guys aren’t the only ones to benefit: Researchers at Duke University found that women who claimed to enjoy their sex lives lived seven to eight years longer than women who were indifferent to sex. So forget about an apple a day. To feel healthier, look younger, and live longer, an orgasm or two a week may be an effective - and certainly enjoyable - remedy. Ian Kerner is a sexuality counselor and New York Times best-selling author, blogs on Thursdays on The Chart. Read more from him at his website, GoodInBed. soundoff (1,080 Responses)« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Next »Leave a Reply to Grovetucky
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Shhhhh.....
I'll be under the bed.
Sounds like a plan to me 🙂
This coming from someone who obviously has never been in an 'inter-racial relationship', since he's still using his hand. I guess you've never seen the result of Philippine and US parentage. Awesome beautiful kids, and sweet, mild, loyal, kind and loving women. I have and I wouldn't go back to the white on white for anything.
Ich bekam mein Junk begräbt Ball tief in meine Frau, und Sie lassen mich chat mit meinem i-Pad... Sweeeeet!
Thanks for the comments all. This lonely widow remembers the multiple orgasms and the pitcher of water we keep on the night stand. My wonderful partner is gone, but the sweet memories are very much alive.
Seriously, I don't understand why women don't want it every day anyway. If it's not for the pleasure, then move on to somebody else. Besides, all I have to do is Google the latest Jenna Jameson BJ video, watch the pro, try it on my husband and I swear he cleans the bathroom floors for me.
I think I love you.
Hahaha u must be really amazing with ur mouth for u to habe ur hubby do all that for u. But if thata true, then yeah i think that dude loves u! Haha
Now I know why people are always telling me I look 4-5 years younger than my age! Gotta keep this up!
Can this people write about something else? It's always something about calling Attention! Be smart there are other things in life to talk about...
less inteligent people talk about the past.
average people talk about the present.
Wise people , talk about the future
My partner and I were barely doing it then one night I gave her analingus and suddenly she wants to do it everyday, what gives.
@ bostongye-because it probably feels good to her, many girls like their privates and anus licked.
Um.. Oh boy. Snotty sniffly love making. Can't wait to catch your cold as a result.
My wife and I do it THREE TIMES A MONTH on average and we're in out mid-40's. She lost her drive immediately after conceiving our third child. She wanted three and got them. Now I'm generally on my own until her hormones get the better of her once a month. That doesn't always happen, of course. Sometimes we go for nine or ten weeks without doing it. That makes the months when we do it 4 or 5 times seem like a marathon. So count your blessings and pray for my longevity.
I'm still a virgin 🙁 .......
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That's good girl, once you fall in love and get married you will see it was worth the wait, trust me 🙂
This condition is easily cured if you know the right Dr., PLEASE CALL TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT! Follow up with regular visits.
I go wif as many hos as I can take in a day. Signed – Wilt C.
Any women out there interested in helping me live longer? LOL!
would jackin off count??????
Now that my husbands gone, I certainly hope so. I can't even face the thought of dating yet, let alone being intimate.
this article makes me wanna leave work and run home now LOL maybe I will use my "sick time" .. Hey, I am sick of work !
My girlfriend, Donatella (nobody), would have it everyday, several times a day. The wife just gets in the way.
Wish my husband felt this way
Well, if he doesn't, I have a solution. Call it a "Supplemental Health Plan". PLease send the message to JRMaccleoud care of Y@H00.
why do they only ever tell one side of the story???
Great! Now to improve the groove you got to be in the mood! TotalBodyYouth
#8. Your wife has left for a week to visit her mother.
Hey im all (( Up )) for it,Or should I say I can be all (( Up )) for it when the time arrives!!! Being 40 isn't so bad....I still got IIIIIITTTTT !!!!!
You've got 3 holes, so stop being so stingy alright. Now get to work and make your man happy!
even if they have 3 holes, they don't "get to work" if the man is an a.s.s.h.o.l.e.
Guess someone should post this story in all the women's books and magazines; women and they're hang-ups is the problem. Honestly, I think depriving men of the candy is a woman's way of killing off men; and it's been working. Look at the high reported cases of prostate cancer. All due to a lack of getting some candy.
I can get rid of this cold!!!
if masturbation doesn't count, then gay/lesbian love making shouldn't count either.
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I jack off once a day sometimes two.
Imagine if 2 billion people in china will do it daily without birth control !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess that explains why I look young, am happy and natural slim! Guess I'm gonna live long as well.
Read this babe!!
Once I was bidding my wife for doing it 6 time in one day and she miscounting ( 4 instead of five times that day). I said to her let us start from zero again.
This flies in the face of the research showing how fricking long nuns live. Maybe they are keeping secrets from us.
Five calories a minute, big deal. I don't do it for the exercise and my BF probably eats MORE afterward, alas. I'm 114# and he can't get down to 200. as for being happier and healthier, well, if I do it LOTS of times in 24 hours I nearly always end up with a UTI (yeah, I do the cranberry/wipe/probiotics blah blah)...but he never suffers because I love love love doing the Popsicle thing...
I don't however love CNN or Gupta.
You talk in strange riddles, lady. I wonder if I should have taken Chinese instead of English as my 2nd language, would I understand you better...?
how good or bad is mastubation
Well, from trying to read this research report between the lines, it does look like single-sided self-pleasuring has some of those benefits mentioned, at least to some degree. But the Real Thing with an actual partner is certainly more efficient. I can confirm this by my own personal, anecdotal observation (and it also seems to appeal to my common sense).
However, it still awaits confirmation by actual academic research.
Eric from Nigeria...this is amazing that all these works to boost human health...
Hey, I love this article. Put a ring on his or her hand and make it heavenly LEGAL. It will be much, much betta'.
Thanks for the afternoon laugh everyone!
Once a week is more than enough.
My demise is then impending.
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an orgasm or two a week?! Holy canoli!! Let's not get a head of ourselves. Sheesh.
...no pun intended
Seriously??
I'm a 47 year-old guy and still a virgin.
Imagine my life...
Dude.... that's sad. Why would you post this kind of negativity here? Have you tried escorts? What about avenue "B" in New York? Worst case senario, you might want to get acqainted with Rosy Palm and Thumbalina.
Thank you so much Dr. Kerner. I never wanted to do it because I thought it is unhealthy. Now that I know that it is so healthy I will get on it right away. It's so much fun and sooo healthy – what more can you ask for.
#1 Because you're in love
Tell that to the old lady!!!
Diggity...
I'm going to die! young.....
Gotta chub just reading this....
In that case....I'm going from 1x a day to 3x a day!