HEALTH & WELLNESS
TOO BUSY FOR SEX?
10 REASONS TO MAKE TIME FOR IT
By LINDSAY WALDEN
Sex And Relationships Therapist
Y may think you don’t have the time, but we make time for
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the things that are important to us. The benefits of a healthy,
happy, active sex life go far beyond the physical pleasure.
– Ever noticed feeling less stressed and
1 Relieve Stresssome quality naked time? The combination
relaxed after
of endorphins and oxytocin that are released during
sex activate the pleasure centers of the brain which has
been shown to reduce the feelings of stress, anxiety and
depression.
An active sex life increases
2 Get Shinier Hair –nutrients more efficiently andyour body’s
ability to absorb
effectively.
Hair looks healthier, shinier and has more body.
activity
to 250 calories,
3 Burn Calories – Sexualfun whilecan burn upbutt, abs and
so why not have sexy
toning your
thighs? More fun than a trip to the gym.
Relief It not uncommon for people to find pain relief
4 Painorgasm–areissimilar to morphine. Somereleased during
through orgasm. Some of the endorphins
the
migraine sufferers
report more pain relief through orgasm than through any
other means.
5 Immune System Booster – The antibody immunoglobulin is
what helps us fight off germs and bacteria to keep us from
getting sick. Studies have shown that people who have sex
more have more immunoglobulin.
one is pretty
6 Clear Acne – Thishormone levelssimple. Regular sexual in a
activity balances
in the body resulting
clearer complexion.
– Sex improves circulation which
7 Moisturize Skinand absorb the moisture it needs. allows the
body to receive
No more
dry flaky skin.
8 ImproveanSleep – Prolactin is one of the hormones released
during orgasm. This hormone is naturally higher in our
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bodies when we sleep, and sexual activity increases this level
even higher leading to deeper sleep.
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Increase Libido – Having sex quite often leads to wanting to
have more sex. Being wanted and/or desired helps improves
self-esteem and self-confidence which leads to greater sexual
self-awareness. This in turn can also increase libido.
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is good at helping
10 Strengthen Your Relationship –ItOxytocin other names and
create bonds between people. goes by
is sometimes called the “love hormone” or the “cuddle
hormone.” The more they have sex, the more oxytocin they
produce and share. This is how relationships develop and
how people bond with each other.
For more information about Lindsay’s practice,
visit lindsay walden.com.
GAZELLE WEST