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1. It Boosts Your Immune System
Waaaay more fun than an apple a day! Having sex just once or twice a week has been linked to having higher levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin, which can increase your protection from colds and other infections by up to 30 percent.2. It's Good For Your Heart…And not just the part of your heart that makes up adorable nicknames for each other. A study that spanned 20 years found that men who had sex two or more times per week were half as likely to have a fatal heart attack compared to men who had sex less than once a month.
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For women, sex increases levels of estrogen, which protects against heart disease. |
3. It Strengthens Some Important Muscles
Ever pee a little when you laugh? Blame weak pelvic floor muscles and then hop in the sack. Sex can tone those muscles that support your uterus, bladder, and bowel. It's like doing Kegels with a partner!4. The "Glow" Is Real!
That gorgeous post-sex glow? Turns out we're not just imagining it. There's a hormone called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA for short) that shows increased levels during sexual excitement … and it also does everything from improving cognition to keeping skin healthy and repairing tissue. Who needs concealer?
5. It Might Cure Your Headache
People who suffer from migraines and cluster headaches have found that the endorphin release that comes after an orgasm offers some relief from their debilitating headaches.
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