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Episode Synopsis
Regular, healthy sex has numerous surprising health benefits that are backed by scientific research.
It can help reduce stress and anxiety by modulating cortisol responses and increasing the release of endorphins.
Libido is improved, by increasing spikes of oxytocin
It gives a boost the immune system and increases the release of immunoglobulins
It is associated with enhanced cardiovascular health
Memory loss is attenuated, by promoting the formation of new neurons in the hippocampus
It induces better sleep
Sex stimulates and exercises the pelvic floor muscles, leading to stronger pelvic floor contractions and more pleasurable orgasms.
Finally it also strengthens the emotional bond and intimacy between couples
Ultimately, open discussions and scheduling can help couples enjoy the mutual benefits of a healthy sex life.
Key moments in this episode are:
01:00 Benefit: reduced stress and anxiety
02:05 Understanding oxytocin and ACTH
03:45 The seven-second hug
05:32 Benefit: improved libido
07:55 Benefit: boosting immunity
08:49 Sex increasing immunity agains COVID09:40 Benefit: cardiovascular health
11:42 Benefit: brain health and protection of memory
12:34 Sexercise!
13:27 Benefit: enhanced sleep
15:29 Benefit: strengthened pelvic floor
16:49 Benefit: intensify intimacy in your relationship
17:36 Health in blue zones
Learn more about oxytocin reducing stress here: Oxy reduces stress centers in brain Windle RJ, Kershaw YM, Shanks N, Wood SA, Lightman SL, Ingram CD: Oxytocin attenuates stress-induced c-fos mRNA expression in specific forebrain regions associated with modulation of hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal activity. J Neurosci 2004, 24:2974–2982
Read the study on how a romantic partner's embrace can reduce stress here: Berretz G, Cebula C, Wortelmann BM, Papadopoulou P, Wolf OT, et al. (2022) Romantic partner embraces reduce cortisol release after acute stress induction in women but not in men. PLOS ONE 17(5)
Learn more about sex reducing COVID here: Ramadhan MA, Hashim HT. THE EFFECTS OF SEXUAL FREQUENCY AND IMMUNE BOOSTING MINERAL INTAKE ON IMMUNE STATUS IN COVID-19 SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS. Fertil Steril. 2021 Sep;116(3):e113. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.07.316. Epub 2021 Sep 17. PMCID: PMC8446874.
And find out how sex reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease here: Hall SA, Shackelton R, Rosen RC, Araujo AB. Sexual activity, erectile dysfunction, and incident cardiovascular events. Am J Cardiol. 2010 Jan 15;105(2):192-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.08.671. PMID: 20102917; PMCID: PMC2824175.
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It can help reduce stress and anxiety by modulating cortisol responses and increasing the release of endorphins.
Libido is improved, by increasing spikes of oxytocin
It gives a boost the immune system and increases the release of immunoglobulins
It is associated with enhanced cardiovascular health
Memory loss is attenuated, by promoting the formation of new neurons in the hippocampus
It induces better sleep
Sex stimulates and exercises the pelvic floor muscles, leading to stronger pelvic floor contractions and more pleasurable orgasms.
Finally it also strengthens the emotional bond and intimacy between couples
Ultimately, open discussions and scheduling can help couples enjoy the mutual benefits of a healthy sex life.
Key moments in this episode are:
01:00 Benefit: reduced stress and anxiety
02:05 Understanding oxytocin and ACTH
03:45 The seven-second hug
05:32 Benefit: improved libido
07:55 Benefit: boosting immunity
08:49 Sex increasing immunity agains COVID09:40 Benefit: cardiovascular health
11:42 Benefit: brain health and protection of memory
12:34 Sexercise!
13:27 Benefit: enhanced sleep
15:29 Benefit: strengthened pelvic floor
16:49 Benefit: intensify intimacy in your relationship
17:36 Health in blue zones
Learn more about oxytocin reducing stress here: Oxy reduces stress centers in brain Windle RJ, Kershaw YM, Shanks N, Wood SA, Lightman SL, Ingram CD: Oxytocin attenuates stress-induced c-fos mRNA expression in specific forebrain regions associated with modulation of hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal activity. J Neurosci 2004, 24:2974–2982
Read the study on how a romantic partner's embrace can reduce stress here: Berretz G, Cebula C, Wortelmann BM, Papadopoulou P, Wolf OT, et al. (2022) Romantic partner embraces reduce cortisol release after acute stress induction in women but not in men. PLOS ONE 17(5)
Learn more about sex reducing COVID here: Ramadhan MA, Hashim HT. THE EFFECTS OF SEXUAL FREQUENCY AND IMMUNE BOOSTING MINERAL INTAKE ON IMMUNE STATUS IN COVID-19 SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS. Fertil Steril. 2021 Sep;116(3):e113. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.07.316. Epub 2021 Sep 17. PMCID: PMC8446874.
And find out how sex reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease here: Hall SA, Shackelton R, Rosen RC, Araujo AB. Sexual activity, erectile dysfunction, and incident cardiovascular events. Am J Cardiol. 2010 Jan 15;105(2):192-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.08.671. PMID: 20102917; PMCID: PMC2824175.
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