Sex relieves stress

We consider characteristics of partnered sexuality of older men and women, particularly sexual activity and sexual quality, as they affect cardiovascular risk. Cardiovascular risk is defined as hypertension, rapid heart rate, elevated CRP, and general cardiovascular events. We find that older men are more likely to report being sexually active, report having sex more often and more enjoyably than are older women.

These include dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin which can boost mood, increase compassion, and help you bond with your partner. While the levels of those chemicals increase with sex, the level of cortisolthe primary stress hormone, also lowers with sex. Sex is a kind of temporary escape from the stresses of everyday life.

Research shows a great way to ward off anxiety is by connecting in bed. Grab your partner and feel tension slip away. Stress affects me just as much as the next woman.

Most people learn the basics behind sex when Mom, Dad or the sex-ed teacher sit them down for a talk about where babies come from. And sure, sex is about reproduction. But it also has a number of pleasant side effects that aren't quite as well-known.

We respect your privacy. Want to clear your complexion, boost your mood, and cut your risk of cancer, heart disease, and other health hazards? Nobody says you have to be with someone to do that. Just like any physical activity, healthy sex is good for your heart.

Inarguably, the daily demands of life put tremendous pressure on the body. The pressure to perform well at work, place a decent meal on the table, marriage; the list is endless. All of that stress compounds over time, to the point that you just need some form of relief.

Sex affects the levels of stress-relieving hormones. When oxytocin known as the "love hormone" and endorphins elevate, you experience feelings of euphoria, calmness, well-being, and relaxation. As the levels of dopamine drop and prolactin rise, feelings of satisfaction and sleepiness may settle in.