by Heather Tripp

Created on: May 28, 2009

Sex can be a wonderful experience between a man and a woman. It is more than feels good at the moment however; sex has many benefits to your overall health as well. Here are nine benefits that you may be surprised to learn.

Sex Relieves Stress-
Frequent sex, meaning two or three times a week, has been shown through scientific studies to lower your blood pressure; and it gives you an overall reduction in the amount of stress you feel. The things in life that normally create a small amount of stress for you will no longer seem as stressful. Giving presentations to the head boss at work, dealing with overly large crowds of people, or managing all the kids at your daycare will suddenly seem to be a much easier task.

Sex Burns Calories-
If you want to loose weight, what better way is there than to do just that by having sex? Regular sex is the same as regular exercise, and just 30 minutes of sex will burn around 100 calories. If you have having sex three times a week, for a combined total of an hour and a half, you have burned 300 calories. Even your spouse will enjoy working out with you!

Sex Improves Intimacy-
This fact is a little more well-known. There is nothing more intimate than taking your clothes off and giving yourself fully to your partner and vice versa. But, few people realize it is more in depth than that. While having sex (and orgasms), the Love Hormone is released. This hormone, called Oxytocin, helps us bond with, and trust, another person. Higher oxytocin levels have also been linked with a higher feeling of generosity. If you find yourself suddenly feeling very generous to not only your spouse, but everyone else around you, odds are your levels of oxytocin are very high indeed.

Sex Reduces Pain-
As the hormone oxytocin increases, more and more endorphins are released. Endorphins have been linked to reducing pain levels. So if you have ever felt like your PMS cramps are gone after sex, or the arthritis in your hands no longer hurts like it used to, you can thank the endorphins. Men, when you wife denies you because she has a headache, let her know endorphins can cure that too!

Sex Boost Immunity-
Your body contains a hormone called Immunoglobulin A or more simply put IgA. The function of this hormone is to protect your from colds and infections. Having sex once or twice a week, will significantly increase this hormone, allowing you to remain healthy.

Sex Improve Cardio Health-
A study by scientist has shown that men who have

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