There are a few things almost every woman can appreciate like news of a secret sample sale, a tall glass of wine, especially during the summer with a bit of summer breeze and most importantly - looking and feeling younger and beautiful. Turns out, however, the secret to everlasting youth and killer looks, is a lot closer than you think - the secret is 'sex'! And according to science 'getting it on' can benefit you way beyond the bedroom :). That’s, not only does sex feel good and bring you closer to bae, but having an active sex life (2-3 times a week), has some pretty interesting and proven beauty benefits. So much so, you just might want to consider putting it at the top of your 'to-do' list because it could save you a trip to the doctor and even fight tooth decay ;).
Boosts your immune system
That’s right, according to a study (performed by researchers at Wilkes University), having sex once or twice a week can increase the levels of the antibodies - immunoglobulin, which is known to boost the immune system, by 30%. Awesome right ;)
Can increase overall confidence.
Spending time with your naked body can increase confidence and may make it easier to enjoy sex. If you are not used to doing this, I recommend spending conscious, intimate time with your body. It could be as simple as creating space in your week to lie in bed and run your hands over yourself, either for pleasure or simply for exploration. This can support your sexual self-esteem and overall confidence.:)
Improves sleep
As someone who has suffered from insomnia for far too long, this may be the biggest benefit of all. Thanks to oxytocin, also known as the feel-good or cuddle hormone, having sex leads to improved sleep at night. This is caused when oxytocin floods the brain post-climax, giving us that sleepy feeling afterwards. Meaning you will feel and look more refreshed in the morning ;).
Promotes skin and hair vitality
Studies have shown that women who are sexually active (including solo sex, which is one of many great benefits of masturbation) tend to have higher levels of estrogen since the hormone levels increase during orgasm. Estrogen is key for the normal functioning of the skin, blood vessels, hair follicles, oil glands, and melanocytes (aka pigment-producing cells). Overall, estrogen promotes skin health, hair health, and vitality. Beside, it plays a role in supporting normal skin barrier function, maintaining skin hydration, keeping oil gland production at bay, improving wound healing, and modulating inflammation.
Can make your hair grow
Not only does it enhance the skin, but estrogen also helps keep your hair in the growing (anagen) phase, which helps you have those luscious locks. While studies haven't looked at the effects of sex on hair growth specifically, pregnant women who have increased levels of estrogen have been shown to have thicker, fuller hair.
Can make your skin glow
Since sex can be a form of physical exercise (and yes, sex burns calories, too ;)), it can also boost the release of nitric oxide, which increases blood flow and oxygen throughout the body. This is what leads to an after-sex glow :) What helps create that after-sex glow is that nearly every cell in the skin can make nitric oxide, which is key for maintaining blood flow. And it also helps bolster the skin's barrier function, boosts its microbial defenses, promotes wound healing, and buffers the harmful effects of environmental exposures like UV radiation." So, with naturally flushed cheeks and a little tinge of dewy sweat - who needs makeup? ;)
Sex might make your boobs and lips look bigger.
For those who are into this sort of thing, the breasts and lips can swell up to 25% during sex (yes you heard me right ;). This change occurs due to increased blood flow during sexual activity. They will generally go back to their normal size following an orgasm (but thats ok too ;)). Also, did you know that nipple height can also increase (aka become erect) through stimulation? ;).
Reduces stress, which tend to reduce acne
Research has shown that couples in satisfying relationships who engage in healthy, consensual sex, have lower stress levels. When people are stressed, the "hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). When CRH is produced, it increases the production and growth of oil glands, as well as inflammation. Oil gland secretion and inflammation are two of the primary contributors to acne formation. In other words - managing stress may lower the chance of developing stress-induced breakouts.
A healthy sex life can do a lot more than promote intimacy with a partner. It may also promote your overall health and beauty, beside you do not even need to be partnered up to get these bonus benefits. Just simply add orgasm to your beauty routine ;).
Until next time, S.
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