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WHY A LACK OF SEX IS BAD FOR YOU
If you're not having regular sex, it turns out you can suffer from more than a bit of loneliness.
Regular romps can be good for your health and dry spells may lead to everything from a higher risk of developing prostate cancer to increased stress levels.
The eight worst side effects of a sexual dry spell
Slower brain growth
Having more sex can actually make you smarter in your old age.
Studies by Oxford and Coventry universities found people who had regular romps scored higher on tests for fluent speech and ability to perceive objects visually.
Increased risk of heart disease
A scientific study has found having sex just twice a week halves chances of getting clogged arteries compared to those who indulge less than once a month.
And recent research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found having sex slashed levels of homocysteine, a harmful chemical which can trigger cardiac problems.
It is believed getting regular sex often have better circulation and healthier blood vessels.
More stress
You might be feeling sexually frustrated for a good reason, as research shows a session beneath the sheets is good for relieving stress.
A landmark 2005 study published in the journal Biological Psychology suggested intercourse is far more effective than masturbation.
Sex increases the levels of endorphins and the hormone oxytocin produced by the brain. Studies show oxytocin can offset the effects of stress-causing hormone cortisol.
You get sick more often
The human body's immune system gets a boost from sex.
Studies show it produces more of Immunoglobulin A, the antibody which fights off illnesses like flu.
Those who have sex twice a week produce 30 more per cent of it than those who abstain, according to Wilkes University in Pennsylvania.
It's harder to get an erection/orgasms
Men who are going through a dry spell could be damaging their sex life in the future. With women the pelvic floor starts leaking more, just as this happens after giving birth.
An American study in 2008 showed men who made love less than once a week were twice as likely to develop erectile dysfunction as those who performed more regularly and women who made love more than once a week had a better orgasm and less chance of having leaks.
Higher risk of developing prostate cancer
Research published in the US shows men who ejaculate 21 or more times a year had a 33 per cent lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
It has been speculated that orgasms lessen the risk by lowering stress and regulating the metabolism of cells.
Less lubrication
After a break from sexual activity, the vagina can fail to lubricate properly.
The cause is said to be a lack of the hormone oestrogen, which makes older women particularly susceptible.
Younger women in their 20s and 30s are far less at risk from the side effect because they already produce plenty of the hormones.
You'll be less stimulated
Alongside losing lubrication, women's bodies can also react adversely to a lack of action.
No sex for a long time can lead to problems getting aroused or reaching an orgasm.
If you're not having regular sex, it turns out you can suffer from more than a bit of loneliness.
Regular romps can be good for your health and dry spells may lead to everything from a higher risk of developing prostate cancer to increased stress levels.
The eight worst side effects of a sexual dry spell
Slower brain growth
Having more sex can actually make you smarter in your old age.
Studies by Oxford and Coventry universities found people who had regular romps scored higher on tests for fluent speech and ability to perceive objects visually.
Increased risk of heart disease
A scientific study has found having sex just twice a week halves chances of getting clogged arteries compared to those who indulge less than once a month.
And recent research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found having sex slashed levels of homocysteine, a harmful chemical which can trigger cardiac problems.
It is believed getting regular sex often have better circulation and healthier blood vessels.
More stress
You might be feeling sexually frustrated for a good reason, as research shows a session beneath the sheets is good for relieving stress.
A landmark 2005 study published in the journal Biological Psychology suggested intercourse is far more effective than masturbation.
Sex increases the levels of endorphins and the hormone oxytocin produced by the brain. Studies show oxytocin can offset the effects of stress-causing hormone cortisol.
You get sick more often
The human body's immune system gets a boost from sex.
Studies show it produces more of Immunoglobulin A, the antibody which fights off illnesses like flu.
Those who have sex twice a week produce 30 more per cent of it than those who abstain, according to Wilkes University in Pennsylvania.
It's harder to get an erection/orgasms
Men who are going through a dry spell could be damaging their sex life in the future. With women the pelvic floor starts leaking more, just as this happens after giving birth.
An American study in 2008 showed men who made love less than once a week were twice as likely to develop erectile dysfunction as those who performed more regularly and women who made love more than once a week had a better orgasm and less chance of having leaks.
Higher risk of developing prostate cancer
Research published in the US shows men who ejaculate 21 or more times a year had a 33 per cent lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
It has been speculated that orgasms lessen the risk by lowering stress and regulating the metabolism of cells.
Less lubrication
After a break from sexual activity, the vagina can fail to lubricate properly.
The cause is said to be a lack of the hormone oestrogen, which makes older women particularly susceptible.
Younger women in their 20s and 30s are far less at risk from the side effect because they already produce plenty of the hormones.
You'll be less stimulated
Alongside losing lubrication, women's bodies can also react adversely to a lack of action.
No sex for a long time can lead to problems getting aroused or reaching an orgasm.
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