Here’s How Many Times You Need To Have Sex To Slow Down Aging
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If there weren’t enough reasons already, there’s one more legit reason for you to get frisky tonight! Our trustworthy friend, Science, has attested that frequent romping under the sheets can make your age clock tick slower. While we haven’t found the fountain of youth yet, we might have just been blessed with a research that can help us stay young for longer. We all know that pleasure derived from time spent between the sheets can help in relieving stress, boosting our immunity, lowering our blood pressure and improving the quality of our sleep (1). But before we tell you how many times you should make love to look younger, allow us to interest in you some benefits of a good coital relationship. Here’s what making love can fetch you:
Lovemaking Is Like Health Food
The perks of this bedroom activity extend beyond the bedroom. Think of intercourse like a chicken soup for the lustful soul. It can cure insomnia, headaches, anxiety and other ailments. Sometimes, you need a quick and fun remedy to fix these issues, and what’s better than a solution like lovemaking?
- It Can Treat Migraines
A good time in the sack can put an end to that splitting headache that’s taking a toll on you. Cluster headaches and migraines can be alleviated when you indulge in some intimate time with your partner. A study conducted by the University of Munster in Germany revealed that the act of making love release endorphins, which are natural painkillers. The study finds that the mere act of playing with oneself also can relieve headaches (2).
- It Can Treat A Cold
Well, we are not saying that those who are sexually active have a surakshakavach against colds, but it’s true that they seldom catch one. Psychologists have shown that those who romp under the sheets at least once or twice a week have higher immunity (3). Coitus increases the levels of immunoglobulin A, an antigen that fights against the invading bacteria.
- It Can Treat Hiccups
Yes, you read the right! If there’s unstoppable hiccupping, it can be stopped by the Big O. British researchers have found that intercourse can cure hiccups that last for really long (4). That’s quite an awkward reason to pull someone into bed, we understand but it’s a win-win situation, right?
- It Can Treat Cramps
Those monthly scourges of the uterus can now be controlled with a good romp session (5). Scientists have found that climaxing to the Big O can relieve the menstrual cramps in women and can ease the pain. This might not work always, but it definitely acts as a great distraction.
- It Can Help With Insomnia And Anxiety
Though the stress levels can turn decimate our sex drives, Scientists believe that a little roll in the hay can lower our blood pressure, reduce stress, and release oxytocin, the love hormone. The release of oxytocin counteracts the effects of the stress hormone called cortisol and it also induces sleep (6).
Now that we know the surprising health benefits of making love, let’s take a look at how many times we should do it to stay young:
How Many Romps A Day Keeps Aging At Bay?
Slowing down aging is one of the most important things for men and women today. The best way to do it is to roll in the sack and make love. Well, there’s nothing bad with doing it every day, but a research has revealed that making love once a week is ideal to slow down aging (7). Science has revealed that getting naughty in bed once a week is enough to keep the couples happy and content. While we are no coitus police to hold you accountable for the number of times you make love to your partner, this magic number seems achievable enough, doesn’t it?.
A study published in 2017 found that on an average an adult enjoys intercourse about 54 times a year. Roughly, that’s once a week.
How A Little Nookie Can Make You A Young Cookie
Good news people! We are supremely happy to tell you that frequent intercourse can make us look younger by as many as 7 years. If you’re wondering how it does that, well, it’s simple- (8).
- Any act of making love or physical intimacy releases the human growth hormone. It keeps the skin elastic and thus prevents wrinkles from dementing our faces.
- We all can nod in unison that a romp under the sheets makes us feel good. The feel-good vibe is because of the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, and feel-good hormones. This helps in easing anxiety and providing us with better sleep, which ultimately keeps us stress-free and young.
- The next time you look at yourself in the mirror after a good time in the sack, notice that healthy glow on your face and skin. That’s because of the bolstered blood circulation as a result of lovemaking.
- Individuals who engage in more hanky-panky have lesser acne. As strange as this might sound, skincare and carnal relations go hand in hand.
- Finally, one can’t ignore the number of calories burned between the sheets. One can easily burn fat and release the chemicals that boost the immune system.
However, suffering from acne breakouts or low immunity will definitely not get us a prescription that says, “Do it more” or “Get busy under the sheets”. But, turns out that an active libido can fix all these problems and make us look younger. We know we made you blush with this piece of information, but don’t forget to thank us for the totally feasible and affordable solution to slow down aging.
So, will you ditch your anti-aging creams and serums and stock up on some kinky toys and lingerie now? What do you think about this age-defiant property of lovemaking? Let us know in the comments below.
