Beyond pleasure, sex has been shown to have various health benefits, a hypothesis supported by different studies. Among them, for example, the increase in the levels of certain antibodies and, incidentally, strengthening the immune system, orgasms stand out, having the ability to block pain, according to research from the State University of New Jersey (USA).

Similarly, another study conducted in the United States between 1989 and 2012 concluded that having sex at least once a week in a stable relationship is “enough to make people happy.”

Benefits for female-specific conditions include preventing sexual dysfunction, relieving menopausal symptoms, and reducing the risk of hypertension, among others.

The benefits of sex for women

Sexual dysfunctions, defined as disorders of arousal, orgasm, or pain, occur more frequently than previously thought in both men and women. In this way, some of the recommendations of the experts are self-discovery and communicating with the partner in order to prevent and treat sexual dysfunctions.

Additionally, another of the benefits to women’s health, according to the Argentine newspaper, is an increase in libido and sexual desire. Clarionthe more sexual activity practiced, the higher the desire in general.

In this sense, for Ana Lombardía, a sexual health and well-being expert quoted in the aforementioned media, “this is a common problem with women: in general, they tend to have a much greater mental burden in their daily lives. causes it to occur.

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On the other hand, it is added to this list that it relieves the symptoms of menopause, because at this stage the estrogen level is significantly reduced. Similarly, having sex can help boost self-esteem.

Finally, studies have also shown that this orgasm-related practice relieves insomnia as it will be associated with faster falling asleep and better quality sleep. In fact, the study states, “8 out of 10 men generally report that sexual intercourse induces relaxation and sleep. According to one quote, only 45% of women” Clarion.

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