But can it actually impact your health? Research suggests that having sex can lead to a number of potential health benefits, from improved mental health and sleep quality to a lower risk of heart disease and chronic pain.
Stronger Immune System
There’s some evidence that sexual activity and orgasms may help your body mount a stronger immune response. This mation more easily.
For example, a 2021 study found that people who had sex more than three times per month were less likely to contract a serious case of COVID-19 than participants who had sex less often. This may be because sex has been linked to increased concentrations of leukocytes (white blood cells) and immunoglobulin (antibodies), both of which help the body stave off disease. Continue reading “Sex can boost your mood, improve self-esteem and enhance your relationship quality”