Simply put, orgasms are good for adults. But an orgasm a day? Well, that's better. And we're not just saying that. Science agrees! Here, we list 15 reasons why you and your partner should have sex — and orgasm — on a daily basis.
It reduces stress. If you’ve had a long day at the office or are simply feeling overwhelmed by a work project, sex will help you relax and de-stress. During intercourse your body produces dopamine, a chemical that fights stress hormones, endorphins, or happy hormones, and oxytocin, a desire-enhancing hormone generated by the pituitary gland. These substances work together as a guaranteed mood booster. Another benefit: the immediate drop in your stress hormone levels after orgasming helps you to refocus your brain, allowing space for creativity and other more positive mindsets.
It’s a workout. Didn’t hit the gym today? No problem! When you have a busy schedule and no time to make it to the nearest fitness center, orgasming is the next best form of exercise. Throughout sex your bodies is continually undergoing physiological changes that are consistent with an exercise routine. For example, your breathing rates increase which in turn burns more calories, meaning that if you get it on just three times a week, you can burn around 7,000 calories a year, according to Life Hack. Whoa!
It keeps your immune system healthy. Trying to fight off the flu? Maybe you should head to the bedroom instead of the pharmacy. Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that people who had sex at least twice a week released more antigens, like immunoglobulin A, which protect the body from infections and the common cold. Even more good news: the more regularly you have sex the more antigens will be released — and the healthier you’ll be!
It could lower his risk of prostate cancer. Men who ejaculate more often reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer by 22 percent, according to a study from Harvard Medical School. While scientists still don’t know why that is, we think it’s a good enough reason for you to get it on every night. Perhaps twice, even.
It keeps you looking young. In a study by clinical neuropsychologist David Weeks, judges guessed the ages of 3,500 European and American women and men, and found that the participants whose age was underestimated by seven to 12 years were also reporting having intercourse three times a week, in comparison to the control group which was doing it twice a week. A reason for this may be that because shagging increases blood circulation, it makes your skin young and healthy — hence the after-glow. In other words, have orgasms more often and you might never need to buy another anti-aging cream ever again!
It’s a good way to connect. Silently, that is. Sex is a vital part of a relationship, as it brings couples together in a way that other things just don’t. Knockin’ boots promotes togetherness, snuggling and cuddling, and it’s an amazing way to connect without speaking, which can be a total turn on for introverts.
It lowers your blood pressure. Shagging reduces diastolic blood pressure — the bottom number on a blood pressure reading — making you healthier all around, according to a study conducted by the University of Paisley. Another study published in PubMed found that folks who regularly engaged in intercourse not only had lower blood pressure, but better stress responses than those who didn’t regularly have intercourse. Science knows best!
It’s a natural pain-reliever. From menstrual cramps to migraines, sex may in fact be a better form of pain relief than Advil or Tylenol. Dr. George E. Erlich, an arthritis specialist, conducted a study on the link between arthritis and sex, and found that patients who engaged in intercourse experienced less pain. Meanwhile, a study done in 2000 by Planned Parenthood found that 9 percent of 1,900 women were masturbating solely to get rid of their period cramps. Looks like pleasure is the best measure in beating out pain!
It leads to more PDA. Being more intimate in the bedroom can lead to more physically expressive behavior outside of the bedroom. Whether it’s a slap on the butt or a nuzzle on the neck, letting your partner know you crave them even when you’re in public sends a positive message. Not to mention, it’s a great form of foreplay!
It boosts creativity. If you’re making your partner orgasm every single night, you’re going to need to get creative. Being intimate so often will allow you and your partner to explore all the possibilities available to one another in the bedroom, from positions to kinks. Ultimately, this will make the two of you feel more and more comfortable with each other, making it easier to divulge your deepest, darkest fantasies.
It builds trust. New situations and sexual frontiers take a lot of trust in your partner to not screw it up, and that kind of trust is best earned after months (sometimes years) of not only personal, but joint bodily exploration. Plus, the hormone oxytocin, which is released during sex and is responsible for your happiness, is known to bring couples closer emotionally.
It makes you smarter. Separate studies by scientists at the University of Maryland and Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea, discovered that mice and rats who had sex more often were also less stressed — and since stress makes your brain less able to function, that made them more intelligent thinkers. The more you know!
It might lead to less arguing. It’s simple: staying connected in the bedroom helps for better communication outside of the bedroom. Being in tune with one another’s emotional and physical needs helps in better understanding when something is off with each other. This makes it easier to sit down and talk things out before they escalate to a heated fight or argument.
It makes for better sleep. It’s no secret that orgasming right before bed leads to a good night’s rest. Why? Because the endorphins that are released during sex are also those that help you relax and de-stress, which prepares you for snooze-town faster than you can count to sheep number three!
Easy to schedule. Formal date nights are so 2015. Slipping between the sheets for a little one-on-one hanky panky is an easy, cheap and hot way to spark some romance without going on a expensive night on the town or stressful vacation. Plus, you know the both of you enjoy it — so what’s not to love?
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