Sex is Good for You
July 11th, 2007 by 
Eric
Reading the newspapers I can’t help but wonder why it is that the benefits of sex are rarely discussed in public discourse. It seems that generally sex is only discussed in terms of risk, abuse, addiction, infection, perversion, heartache and failure. It is rarely discussed in terms of how good it is for you and your body. The physical and psychological health benefits of sexual expression are numerous yet they have been almost entirely absent from public discourse. It is important to remember that sex in a loving, intimate relationship has numerous health benefits.
Sexual experience and satisfaction are an important part of life. Sex, if nothing else, is exercise. A vigorous bout burns some 200 calories — about the same as running 15 minutes on a treadmill or playing a spirited game of squash. The pulse rate, in a person aroused, rises from about 70 beats per minute to 150, the same as that of an athlete putting forth maximum effort.
However, it’s not all about erotic exercise; pioneering researchers have demonstrated many of the various health benefits of sexual expression, including its positive physical, intellectual, emotional, and social dimensions. Some of the more interesting ones include; improved sense of smell, better bladder control, pain relief, less frequent colds and flu, better teeth and a happier prostate?
