Sex is an important part of life of an individual. We need to understand that sex is the mandatory part of the life that makes us healthy and happy. Saints had even described sex as the way to reach the god. General notion prevails that sex only provided pleasure and that’s all. But there are so many other advantageous things related to sex have been proved by the researchers. It is now proved that sex is necessary for many more other reasons than just for physical pleasure.

Sex improves the mental as well as physical health of an individual. Sex is a boom for health conditions. Sexual activity is a form of physical exercise. Making love three times a week burns around 7,500 calories in a year. It’s the equivalent of jogging 75 miles. A night of love can raise the amount of oxygen in cells helping to keep organs and tissues functioning at their peak. Making love regularly can lower levels of the body’s total cholesterol slightly, while positively changing the ratio of good to bad cholesterol. Thus, sex keeps your weight under the control and keeps you away from the obesity.

Sexual activity increases the stamina of an individual. Sexual activity also helps keep bone and muscles strong. According to Dr. Karen Donahey, director of sex and marital therapy program at Chicago’s Northwestern University Medical center, "any kind of physical exercise is going to increase testosterone. Testosterone is believed to help keep men’s bone and muscles strong." Increase in the testosterone develops more urge for sex and you remain healthy throughout your life.

Sex is a proved medicines for the joint pains and osteoarthritis. According to Dr. Beverly Whipple, president-elect of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, "sex can lower levels of arthritic pain, whiplash pain and headache. Hormones that are released during sexual excitement and orgasm can elevate pain thresholds." Thus, sex on regular basis keeps you away from the joints pain and keeps you healthy.

A popular supplemental hormone called DHEA (Dehydropiandrosterone) is released naturally during lovemaking just before orgasm and ejaculation. This hormone improves the immune system by increasing the production of antibody IgA. It is proved by the research that the couples who indulge in sex frequently are healthier than other couples who indulge in sex infrequently.

According to the researchers, prostate trouble may arise or be worsened by fluid buildup within the gland. Regular ejaculation will help wash out those fluids. Be cautious when suddenly changing frequency. Sudden changes may also trigger prostate problems. Thus, sex is found to treat the prostrate problems. Donahey also opines that sex can be a very effective way of reducing stress levels. Men and women who have habitual sex feel less stressed than other individuals.

An affectionate touch will increase levels of Oxytocin which is known as the "bonding hormone." It is a desire-enhancing chemical secreted by the pituitary. Regular Oxytocin release may help encourage frequent lovemaking. Regular lovemaking can increase a woman’s estrogen level, protect her heart and keep her vaginal tissues more supple. Thus, the frequency of heart disorders is found to be less among the individuals who do sex regularly.

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