14 benefits of sex that make every day better!

Ever missed out on sex because you were feeling under the weather? Well, forget it, because having sex not only helps you get over your migraine but brings a load of other benefits to your health and wellbeing!

14 benefits of sex that make every day better!

Regular sex helps the body and mind, brings benefits to both individuals and couples and opens us up to new ways of seeing life. Experimenting with all aspects of love and lust helps us overcome our limitations and live more pleasurably. Panty.com members already know this! Our community, through the purchase and sale of used underwear, is constantly discovering new facets of themselves. Don’t believe us? Read about our users' experiences on the Panty.com blog.

Let’s go straight to the details. What are the benefits of a regular sex life?

1. Reduced stress

Everyone feels stress - sometimes on a daily basis. After sex, we feel relaxed and fulfilled, and that’s about more than just having a good time! Getting frisky reduces cortisol levels as well as anxiety and stress , and boosts hormones that make us happy. Recent studies have also shown that having sex in the morning is a great start to the day. Finally, the science to prove it!

2. It's good for the heart

A study published in the American Journal of Cardiology showed that sex is good for the heart. Sex increases blood circulation which gets oxygen moving all over our body and lowers blood pressure, and increases the heart rhythm that reaches its peak during orgasm. According to the study, if men want to reduce their chance of having a heart attack by 45%, they should have an active sex life.

3. Sex helps you stay fit

Sex burns calories! In just under 30 minutes you can burn 200 calories, which helps with overall fitness. There are also specific positions that work your body even harder. Did you know that if you do it standing up for at least 10 minutes, you can lose up to 600 calories? Anal sex can burn 275 calories, while classic, missionary and woman-on top positions can burn around 230 calories. Basically, if you skip the gym, don’t worry about it! Head straight to bed and do the work there.

4. Reduced chance of breast and prostate cancer

Scientific studies have shown that increased dehydroepiandrosterone and oxytocin during orgasm can reduce our chances of getting breast cancer, just as frequent ejaculation can help prevent prostate cancer in men.

5. A boost to the immune system

It seems that a regular sex life increases our immune defenses and prevent colds and seasonal illnesses. Goodbye aspirin, hello passion!

6. Pain reduction

During sexual intercourse the body releases oxytocin, a substance that helps relieve pain, such as migraine or menstrual pain.

7. Beauty!

Sex releases estrogen that makes skin and hair brighter. According to a study by David Weeks at the Royal Hospital in Edinburgh, UK, people who have sex regularly look 7 to 12 years younger than their age. Other than anti-wrinkle cream, the best remedy is still the most natural (and fun) way to pass time!

8. Better sleep

According to several studies, during sexual intercourse melatonin is stimulated. This helps us get to sleep faster and improves the quality of the sleep we get.

9. Reduced vaginal dryness

Regular natural lubrication helps prevent disorders such as vaginal dryness. Having sexual intercourse helps to maintain healthy estrogen levels, which results in regular vaginal lubrication.

10. Improved cognitive skills

One of the most curious and interesting benefits of sex is its impact on memory. During sex neuron production is stimulated. This improves cognitive abilities by increasing memory capacity - and it makes us more intelligent!

11. Stronger pelvic muscles

The pelvic floor muscle can be trained by practicing kegel exercises or by having sex regularly! Keeping the muscle trained leads to more intense orgasms and in old age, helps prevent any unwanted urine... Of course, if you combine sex with daily kegel exercises, the benefits will be even greater! Discover Kegel exercises and how to train to improve your sex life.

12. Increased fertility

Another great benefit of regular sex! For women, sexual activity helps to regularise the menstrual cycle, while in men, ejaculating often increases the fertilising abilities of their sperm.

13. Higher self-esteem

This is more of a mental and emotional benefit, and it’s really important! Many aspects of sex boost confidence: feeling the desire of someone else and being comfortable naked and vulnerable with someone are great for overcoming self-esteem problems. Experimenting with new aspects of sexuality brings other great benefits. Getting over taboos and embracing fetishes improves not only our sex lives, but our lives as a whole. The underwear fetish is one of these wonderful fetishes! Our saleswomen often tell us how their underwear business has increased their self-confidence and taught them to appreciate their bodies more. Discover many more benefits and read real user experiences on our blog!

14. It makes us happier

Another hormone that the body produces during sex is serotonin, the famous happy hormone that’s released during orgasm. The more you do it, the happier you are! It's science!

So here are just some of the reasons why sex is good for your body and mind. Plus, let’s not forget, it’s fun! Spread the sex positivity!