Benefits of sex: know the main ones and enjoy them all

In the history of the body and sexuality, sex has been seen as an activity restricted to reproduction and even as something wrong, for cultural and religious reasons. Today we know that it is an important source of pleasure and health. That’s why we talked to psychologist and sexologist Keila Oliveira to list the main benefits of sex. Check it out and play!

1. Brings more mood

Orgasm releases dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter involved in the process of motor control, well-being, mood and some endocrine functions. How much!

2. Reduces stress

Having sex after a busy day relieves tension and improves anxiety. But, Keila warns: this goes for those who are into the act and feel pleasure in an exchange relationship, because having sex just to fulfill a schedule or to guarantee its benefits can even have the opposite effect and be a stressful activity.

3. Good for the cardiovascular system

Intercourse increases your heart rate and blood pressure for a period of time. Therefore, if done with a certain frequency, it provides undeniable benefits to women’s health!

4. Improves life as a couple

The oxytocin produced in orgasms is known as the “love hormone”, because it has the effect of connecting and bringing people together, making relationships more pleasurable. Who has never felt the urge to cuddle after sex?

5. Benefits immunity

People who have sex more often produce immunoglobulin, an antibody that improves the performance of the immune system against offending agents. Nothing like taking care of health in such a delicious way, huh?

6. It works on self-esteem

In an incredible partnership and exchange relationship, it is inevitable to feel beautiful and desired, right? “Freud already said at the beginning of the last century, loving and being loved improves self-esteem and sex is a fantastic way of giving and receiving love!”, comments Keila.

7. Take care of your body

Sexual intercourse stimulates muscles and heart rate, just like physical activity. Is there exercise more pleasurable than sex?

8. Improves sleep

One of the benefits of sex is its effect on sleep. After all, there’s nothing like a good night’s sleep after the relationship, right?

9. Relieves pain

Endorphin is a known neurotransmitter in the universe of physical activities. It causes a feeling of pleasure and is a powerful pain reliever. And the best: it is released in orgasm!

10. Improves mood

Endorphin is also linked to good mood, as it promotes the feeling of well-being. What are you waiting for to put a smile on that face?

11. Benefits memory

Studies show that dopamine, a hormone released after orgasm, works to improve long-term memory.

12. Works on mental health

Sex is all about quality of life! Therefore, taking care of your sex life is also taking care of your mental and physical health.

13. It’s good for the skin

The person responsible this time is estrogen, the one in the contraceptive pill. Keila claims that it increases the shine of the skin and hair, decreasing dryness. The benefits of sex go far beyond what we can imagine, right?

14. Ah, the pleasure!

We can’t forget about him, can we? We are always looking for pleasurable experiences, so we shouldn’t put sex life aside: after all, sex is pleasure!

15. Relieves PMS and cramps

Premenstrual tension can be relieved with some hormones released in sex, which also relieve cramps and pain.

Keila points out: “Sex, like anything in life, is only pleasurable when it doesn’t cause us problems, when it’s consensual and when we feel like it”. So don’t be afraid to benefit and feel a lot of pleasure. To spice up the relationship, check out all about erogenous zones and enjoy!