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From taboo to mainstream – sex has come a long way and today it is appropriate to talk about it just like about other aspects of a healthy, full life. “Movement is health” says the hackneyed formula. If movement is health, then sex is the most enjoyable physical activity under the sun. Not only does it support the fight for a better body – it is our best ally in the battle for a long life! Let’s get to the point, ladies and gentlemen!
Yes, yes, yes
The results of a 10-year study conducted in Great Britain on a sample of 918 men aged 45-59 proved that sexual activity reduces the risk of mortality due to heart disease by a full 50%. Referring directly to the investigations of British scientists, it is worth emphasizing that the diagnosis was even more precise: men who regularly experience orgasms have a 50% lower risk of life-threatening heart and circulatory system diseases. [1] When it comes to women, the situation is – without surprise – very similar. Studies conducted on representatives of the fair sex themselves showed that those women who had suffered a heart attack indicated a regular lack of satisfaction with their sex life. [2]
Let's make it clear (or dark - you know, whichever you prefer): Sex prolongs our lives. And how exactly does it affect our well-being? By making love regularly, we lower blood pressure, stimulate our hormonal system to work harmoniously, increase our chances for healthy, peaceful sleep, stimulate appetite, increase immunity and give our circulatory system a solid workout. The psychological aspect cannot be overestimated either - regular intercourse raises the level of endorphins, as well as serotonin and oxytocin. Happier, more fulfilled, we face everyday life more easily and have more desire for life. And sex! And so the circle closes.
The best cardio workout possible
Since we have our health, very briefly, taken care of, let's take care of our physical fitness and figure. Sexual activity, if we treat sex as fun that lasts longer than a few minutes, engages all muscle groups. When we make love the way we like it best, i.e. without rushing and with full focus on the here and now, a sex session can successfully replace a training session. Leaving aside really advanced body builders - for most of us good sex is simply a great workout for the whole body, combined with stretching and - known to all yogis and yoginis - the "quiet down" necessary for balance.
If any of you think the above is a bit exaggerated, think back to an intoxicating “session,” or better yet, one you treated yourself and your “training” partner to after a long break. Do you remember what you felt a day or two after such a successful meeting? Apart from the cocktail of happiness hormones, it was most likely muscle soreness (exactly the kind you know from sessions that were, let’s say, more focused on fitness itself).
Sex strengthens our muscular system and joints, activates deep muscles (especially important for women!), has a beneficial effect on the spine and the entire musculoskeletal system, and wonderfully boosts metabolism. Not only does each session burn calories - each session also means increased calorie burning after training!
Aphrodisiacs? Think Better About Vitamins!
We all know the jokes about oysters. For those who have doubts – there is a grain of truth in every joke. But first: who really likes these shells smelling of mud? Second: even if they do – where to get them in our, moderately Mediterranean, country? Forget it! The rules in the matter of ars amandi are simple and as old as the world. If you feel healthy and good in your body, it is very likely that you want sex – this applies to everyone, both women and men. The sphere of sexuality is a natural area of human activity and a sign of their well-being. What does this mean? You do not need any shellfish for special tasks.
A balanced daily diet combined with a "work-life balance", and ideally with an appropriate dose of outdoor exercise, is a guarantee that you will feel a surge of energy in the right place, at the right time. We stand in the way of satisfaction with our sexual activity ourselves, our junk food, stress carried home from work and permanent fatigue.
We can support our vitality, but unlike in widely advertised potency spots, in the long term. We will achieve the best results by living hygienically, providing ourselves with an adequate dose of sleep and vitamins. Since we live fast today and are usually overwhelmed with tasks from morning to night, it is worth trying to saturate the body with extracts of natural origin for a long time. Our best friends may be ginseng and guarana. In addition to them, we can try to enrich the diet with extra vitamin and mineral supplements. And what if we simply get sleepy? Good old caffeine does the best job!
So what? Plans for the evening?
[1] https://www.bmj.com/content/315/7123/1641
[2] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-sex/201705/the-prescription-longer-life-more-sex
