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Orgasms for a Better Life

by | Aug 21, 2022 | Issue 154, Issues | 0 comments

It's no surprise that a healthy sex life will improve intimacy between romantic partners. Affectionate relationships, where each partner considers the needs and desires of the other, will do wonders...

It’s no surprise that a healthy sex life will improve intimacy between romantic partners. Affectionate relationships, where each partner considers the needs and desires of the other, will do wonders for our mental and emotional health, and active sex life is often a part of that. But what if the benefits of orgasm go even further? If regular orgasms improved your overall health, would they motivate you to adjust your lifestyle accordingly? 

 

Can Orgasms Improve My Physical Health?

Yes, and in more ways than you might expect! The first aspect of your physical health influenced by orgasms is your immune system. Research conducted at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania indicates that regular sex boosts your antibodies, improving your body’s ability to fight off infections. The research is not 100% conclusive in this regard, but there have been enough positive findings that this dimension of sexual activity should be considered and explored further.

Aside from the immune system boost, orgasms can lead to regular menstrual cycles. Irregular periods affect between 9% and 14% of women. There’s a good chance that someone you know is affected by this phenomenon, and they might benefit from understanding methods to counteract it. 

Fortunately, research from both Columbia and Stanford universities found that women who engage in sex once or more per week tend to have more regular menstrual cycles. Conversely, women who did not engage in regular sexual activity were less likely to experience regular cycles.

An orgasm benefit that doesn’t require as much scientific research is the strengthening of your pelvic floor muscles. These are the muscles you exercise when you engage in Kegel workouts. They are incredibly convenient because they can be done anywhere – you don’t have to change into exercise wear and break a sweat to benefit from Kegels. 

You’ll achieve the benefits of doing Kegels also through sexual activity and orgasm. The pelvic floor muscles surrounding your reproductive organs get a solid workout, and the results should be evident in weeks.

 

Can Orgasms Reduce My Risk of Serious Disease?

The aforementioned benefits of orgasm are great, but they’re all very concrete. What about the more abstract and long-term benefits of orgasms? Sexual activity has advantages here, too, with sleep at the top of the list. 

When you experience orgasm, your brain releases a range of hormones that have the potential to improve the quality of your sleep. Two examples are the hormones vasopressin and oxytocin, which reduce stress. A heightened level of these two hormones will make it much easier to fall asleep faster.

But it’s not just about how quickly you fall asleep. The chemicals released during orgasm can also improve the quality of your sleep once you’re out. Two additional hormones, called serotonin and norepinephrine, help your body get into the REM sleep cycles that make you feel rested. Engaging in sexual activity resulting in orgasm is a sure way to increase your body’s concentration of these two hormones.

Orgasms play a substantial part in reducing your risk of severe diseases as well. For men, orgasm can make a big difference in avoiding prostate cancer. Whether it is achieved through masturbation, sex with a partner or nocturnal emission, orgasms can make a notable difference. One recent study indicated that men who ejaculate around once per day reduced their risk of developing prostate cancer by 22%. Since prostate cancer is the kind that most often affects men, this is a significant risk reduction!

 

What Are The Other Benefits of Orgasms?

Finally, sexual activity and orgasm can benefit your life due to their cardiovascular effects. In fitness terms, sex is a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise that burns around three calories per minute. Like any aerobic exercise, sex can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, lower your blood pressure and strengthen your heart. It’s not a cure-all or a replacement for vigorous exercise, of course, but being aware of these orgasm benefits can help optimize your health both in and out of the bedroom.

Nathan Pipkin

Nathan Pipkin

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