6 Health Reasons To Have Sex Now!

Sex is a life-saver. It has numerous miraculous health benefits to offer. Here are 6 health reasons to hit the bed now.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sex improves your blood flow, and helps prevent heart disease. 
• Sex enhances your mood, and fights off stress and depression. 
• Better sleep and beautifully glowing skin are other health benefits.

From boosting your mood to improving skin, here are 6 great health reasons to have sex.

Of-course sex feels great, but is that all there is to it? Not really, says medical science. Courtesy medical research and studies, it has been found out and established that there are numerous miraculous health benefits that sex has to offer. Sex is a life-saver, and no, we are not exaggerating. Curious? We know you are. Here, we enlist six great health benefits of sex.

1. Reduces Stress

When you have sex, your body releases "feel-good" hormones. Sex also makes you feel happier and more content. This is how sex eases your stress-levels and kicks off chances of depression and other serious mental disorders. Moreover, it is also helpful in boosting you self-esteem.

2. No more risk of Heart Attacks

Just like other healthy physical exercises, sex, as it is itself counted as a good exercise, helps keep your heart healthier and younger. Therefore, it reduces your chances of suffering from life-threatening heart diseases. According to a study conducted at the Queen's University in Belfast, people who have sex three times a week are at fifty percent less risk of having a heart attack or stroke as compared to those who don't have sex often enough.

3. Prevents Cancer

Many a research has shown that men who get intimate more frequently reduce their odds of developing prostate cancer. This qualifies as yet another amazing reason to get busy in the bed tonight.

4. Improved Sleep

It has been found that couples who have sex at night experience better and more satisfying sleep at night, and not just that, they wake up feeling refreshed and more positive.

5. Boosts Mood

Hormonal and chemical releases in your body during sex are helpful in taking your mood to the next level. Had a bad day at work? Now you know what you need to be doing.

6. Golden Glowing Skin

Given that sex enhances your mood, improves your blood flow, and helps in the reduction of stress-levels, it is no wonder that it gives you beautifully glowing skin, and makes you look younger and more attractive.

Top 3 Reasons For Sexual Abstinence

Abstinence from sex is a relative term. This means it is perceived by people in various ways. Take a look at the top 5 reasons for sexual abstinence.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Usually, sex is avoided to prevent pregnancy or STDs 
• Sexual abstinence is perceived differently by different people 
• Some people believe that having a sexual relationship is a distraction

Where sex is an act of pleasure, there are a lot of people who abstain themselves from engaging in the same. A lot of youngsters choose to abstain from sex for a number of reasons. Typically, it is avoided to prevent pregnancy or STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). But there are a lot of other reasons why people abstain from sex. And yes, there is nothing strange or wrong about it. At some point of time in your life, it is good for both physical and mental well being.

Abstinence from sex is a relative term. This means it is perceived by people in various ways. Some people may believe that abstinence from sex is when you avoid vaginal intercourse and engage in other sexual activities. Whereas other may believe abstinence to be avoiding oral or anal stimulation and some may abstain even from kissing. For this, there are a whole lot of reasons why a person abstain him or herself from sex, other than just fear of pregnancy or STDs. Take a look at the top 5 reasons for sexual abstinence:

1. Religious beliefs and a moral stand

Some people believe that engaging in sex is a sinful act. Well, it is not. It is the biggest reason for our existence and yet is considered impure and immoral when done before marriage. A lot of people abstain from sex before marriage because they feel that it is violating their limits and harming their morals. Abstaining from sex in a particular age is sensible, but defining it on the basis of a relationship status like marriage does not have much relevance.

2. What it may do to your relationship

Having sex too soon in a relationship may speed up expectations and even lead to disappointments. Some people abstain from sex due to the fear of what it may do to their relationship. There is fear of stunting the relationship you share with your partner. Even if you do not intent to, having sex too early may halt your emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth with your partner. Though it does not necessarily happen with everyone, it is better to be safe than be sorry.

3. Avoiding distractions

A lot of people believe that having a sexual relationship is a distraction. It does not allow you to focus on your work and education which eventually may end in failure in the long run. This is why a whole lot of people prefer to keep themselves away from relationships and avoid looking for their significant other at a young age. On the other hand, some believe that having a sexual relationship acts as a stress buster for them. 

5 Things You Must Never Do After Sex

A big 'no no' to all these things right after sex.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Urinating will help flush out all bacteria and germs from the body 
• Do not clean your vagina with soap or wet wipes 
• You must sleep naked after sex

No matter how long you have been having sex, there are certain mistakes you might be making. People do focus on the dos and don'ts of sex but do not focus on the pre and post sex dos and don'ts.

After a deep and passionate under-the-sheets experience with your partner, you may not realize the important of some minute things which can end in serious health issues. Yes, we are talking about the infections that can hit you right after sex. Ouch!

Here's a list of things that you should NEVER do after sex.

1. Not peeing after sex

Ladies, do not avoid peeing after sex. Yes you must feel lazy after sex, you may not feel like getting out of bed and moving away from your partner for a while. But it is important for you. Urinating will help flush out all the unnecessary bacteria and germs which may have entered in your body after intercourse. It is essential for keeping UTIs away.

2. Using wet wipes to clean the vagina

Big 'no no' to this one!

Yes keeping the vagina clean after sex is important, but not this way. The vagina is extremely delicate and sensitive and the chemical components of wet wipes can lead to excessive itching and irritation down there.

3. Using soap to clean the vagina

This is another cleaning technique you need to avoid. The vagina is lubricated with natural moisture and washing it with soap will rob it of that moisture. So avoid that.

4. Sleep with your lingerie on

Just after the best sex of your life, you may feel just feel like sleeping right away. But here's something you should not. Just after having sex, you must sleep naked. This is because you are all sweaty after sex and your semi-wet body can react with the fabric leading to infections. Or, if not naked, you may sleep with your pyjamas on but don't forget to take off your lingerie.

5. A hot bath tub shower

An after sex shower is good, however, jumping into a warm bath tub right after sex is not. As a response to sexual stimulation, the vagina opens a little more. But when you take a warm bath tub shower just after that, you become more vulnerable to infections. 

How to have a healthy sex life?

For a healthy sexual life, it is important that you are fully relaxed.

1. Sexual self-confidence is the most important thing to perk up your sex life. Find a way to have sexual fun to boost up the sexual confidence.

1. Being flexible can enhance your sex life. Try stretching after your workouts or incorporate a little yoga into your routine.

1. For a healthy sexual life, it is important that you are fully relaxed. A sound sleep of 7 - 8 hours is vital for your body to be energised and active.

1. Before having sex, establish a committed relationship that allows trust and open communication.

1. Stay away from the junk food, fast food, soda, colas and processed sugar. Healthy fruits, veggies, grains etc. will make you feel better and more energetic.