Secrets to a healthy sex life
Cynthia Watson, M.D., author of Love Potions: A Guide to Aphrodisiacs and Sexual Pleasures, agrees that a healthy sex life and overall good health are intrinsically linked. "Sex makes you relax, relieves stress, connects you intimately with another person, and produces endorphins, the body's natural pain relievers. Plus, I believe sex helps the immune system function better."
Watson notes that besides the physiological explanations, the mind/body connection is important as well. "Basically, sexual pleasure is good for your health. It's relaxing; it alleviates stress. We all know that stress is a factor in heart disease, and it can also impair white cell function, part of the immune system's ability to fight off sickness. Anything you can do to combat stress is good for you. Likewise, when you're happier, you have less of a chance for developing disease." (Full story)
Watson notes that besides the physiological explanations, the mind/body connection is important as well. "Basically, sexual pleasure is good for your health. It's relaxing; it alleviates stress. We all know that stress is a factor in heart disease, and it can also impair white cell function, part of the immune system's ability to fight off sickness. Anything you can do to combat stress is good for you. Likewise, when you're happier, you have less of a chance for developing disease." (Full story)
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