Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know what's going on, I've been feeling very uncomfortable downstairs, and I'm not getting morning erections anymore. What are the benefits of having sex?Doctor's answer:
Hello:1. Improved sense of smell. Many women find that their noses become sharper after sexual activity, and the secret lies in prolactin. After sex, this hormone is released in large quantities, which in turn stimulates the brain's "olfactory center" to generate new neurons. As a result, women become more sensitive to smells.
2. Fitness and weight loss effects. Sexual intercourse is not just an activity involving male and female reproductive organs but also a movement that mobilizes multiple important organs in the body. Muscles throughout the body are toned through contractions. Statistics show that one night of passionate sex can burn 200 calories, equivalent to running on a treadmill for 15 minutes or playing one session of racquetball.
A study in the UK found that if a person has sex three times a week, they can burn off the calories equivalent to six McDonald's "Big Macs" over the year. The UK's "Men's Health" magazine even calls the bed the "greatest fitness equipment in history."
3. Heart disease prevention. Another study by Queen's University found that men who have sex more than three times a week have a 50% lower risk of heart attack or stroke. Clinical analysis also indicates that dissatisfaction in sexual life is one of the triggers for heart disease. Medical researchers have surveyed over 200 men and women with heart disease, and the results show that two-thirds of them have experienced sexual dissatisfaction.
4. Increased confidence. Harmonious sexual life can help people relieve stress and fully relax their bodies. The San Francisco Human Sexuality Research Institute surveyed 37,500 adults and found that those who are sexually satisfied are often more confident and less likely to experience psychological...