So today in Health class, there's a wall of tips to be more healthy. Under it is a piece of paper that says "abstain from sex before marriage." So apparently abstinence is healthier than sex. So I decided investigate this further, because I strongly disagree with it. Not because I'm a hormone raging teenager, but because that sounds ridiculous. With the proper safety measures, sex can be healthy.
So I Google'd it, and found a WebMD article. "10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex". Sex is a stress reliever- something that teenagers and many adults need in their life. Sex burns calories, a half hour session burns about 85 calories. Double that to an hour session- now you've got 170 calories burned off. So now you can have that little snack you wanted and burn it off with your lover. Sex releases chemicals and antibodies- which help your body to fight of infections and colds. It also improves your heart health. Along with relieving stress, sex also helps your self-esteem.
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That was all written last year. But I guess I decided to ditch this popsicle stand half way through. However, I still feel the same way.
So let me continue. Sex helps your self-esteem. Granted, this applies as long as it's truly consensual. For someone to want you like that, you can't pretend that it doesn't make you feel a little better about yourself. Sex is about love, compassion, and connectivity, the things we all look for in life. Plus the occasional complement just boosts your self esteem through the roof.
I mentioned it being a stress reliever, but the went on to talk about how it relieves calories, not stress. The same way exercise makes you feel better, sex does too. With the adrenaline going, and as your caught in the moment, you forget your troubles, and sometimes we need that. It may not solve our problems, but it can be that get-away that some people can't find on their own.
Sex, although sometimes breaks relationships when excessive, can bond people together. Sex and orgasms release a hormone called oxytocin, the supposed "love hormone". It builds bonds and trust. It also causes people to feel generous, which is why cuddles are just ten times better after sex. :)
Oxytocin also boosts your endorphins, which are your body's pain killers. So more sex, less hurt.
Alright boys, this one's for you. Some studies show that more ejaculations make prostate cancer less likely, especially in men 20 years and younger.
Pelvic exercises are good for women, and will increase the pleasure during sex. They will also decrease the chance of incontinence.
Ever wonder why you get so sleepy after sex or an orgasm? That's your buddy oxytocin again. It promotes sleep, which can do wonders when your getting enough.
Now these are all the perks of having sex, and let me just clarify once again. This is as long as it is consensual, safe sex. There is nothing good about forcing yourself to do something you don't want to do, or something that your not ready for. I can also guarantee you that you aren't ready for a surprise kid, so please use protection. Condoms aren't that expensive, and I hear in some places you can get free birth control. Stay safe everyone, have fun, and have a great new year. :)
