Applied correctly, participating in healthy sexual activity can enhance a whole range of bodily functions and lead to better quality of life both inside and outside the bedroom. However, it is well known that unhealthy sexual acts can have huge consequences ranging from physical injury and psychosis, to AIDS, and even death.

Below, we have gathered 50 healthy reasons to have more sex including physical and mental benefits. This content is intended for adults only who fully understand the responsibilities and consequences along with the benefits of sex.

Healthy Mental Reasons to Have More Sex

Sex can lead to an improved state of mind as outlined below.

1. More Sex = Less Stress : Elizabeth Scott, M.S. has lots to say about this subject in this entry for About.com. In it, she gathers expert research on stress and sex. They include mood, blood pressure, stress response, and even a few other non-sexual ways to relieve stress.

2. Love Through Sex : According to Associated Content, being in love and having sex is good for your health. They show how a healthy relationship with minimal conflict is good for you. Sex is discussed as an exercise involving the same endorphins.

3. Sexless Marriage : Weighing in on the other side, too little sex can also be bad for your mental health. In this article, Dr. Phil discusses the pitfalls and signs of a sexless marriage. Related links and messages are offered.

4. Elevated Mood : Oxytocin, endorphins, and Immunoglobulin A are just some of the hormones that can be helped with sex. The first can help you with love and bonding. Endorphins assist with stress release and happiness, while the last helps you get sick less.

5. Sleep Better : If a good night’s sleep eludes you, maybe a good roll in the sack is what you’re missing. Dr. Laura Berman discusses how sex can help the sleep deprived.

6. For Relaxation : Denise Witmer shows five steps to how sex can reduce stress for eHow. Breathing, touch, and intimacy are featured.

7. Psychological Benefits : Swaroop Bhavanasi discusses the mental reasons to have more sex. Multiple partners are also discussed. Read to see if he believes it is good or bad.

8. Mental Protection : In this report from “The Telegraph” the negative effects of protected sex are discussed. The results suggested that using condoms negates the mental health benefits “evolutionarily relevant sex.” Professor Stuart Brody of the University of West Scotland has more to say.

Healthy Weight Loss Reasons to Have More Sex

If you have a New Year’s Resolution to lose more weight and have more sex, you might have just hit a redundancy. The below show you how weight loss and sex literally go hand in hand.

9. Ultimate Weight Loss : Denise Mann literally weighs in on how sex can help you lose weight on WebMD. The author of “The Ultimate Sex Diet” also chimes in on the subject matter. In addition, they throw in what you can learn from the Desperate Housewives.

10. More Libido, Less Lypo : A self-confessed “sexpert” discusses the healthy weight loss reasons to have sex on Foxnews.com. Better cholesterol, body fat, and more are just some of them. She also gives pointers on when and how to do the deed.

11. To Burn Fat : Sex for weight loss and fat burn are discussed on E-zine Articles. Simple facts and burn rates are given. Various positions are also recommended.

12. To Burn Calories : If you’re only allowed 2,000 a day, how many is that after a healthy sex life? Calorie Lab answers many questions on how many calories are burned during normal sexual activity. Groups such as motivation, foreplay, and more graphic contexts are reviewed.

13. Total It : Want to know exactly how many calories you burn in sex? Then visit here to input your data. The calculator also tells calories burned for many other activities.

14. To Gain Weight : On the other side of the debate is the assertion that sex can lead you to gain weight. Prolactin, its relation to weight gain, and sex are all discussed. The Frisky includes many related articles.

15. You Are What You Believe : In another entry from WebMD, this entry discusses how just having a healthy sexual attitude can be beneficial. Obesity vs. sex drive are discussed. A few tips such as nutrition and acceptance are also shared.

Healthy Hormone Reasons to Have More Sex

Tackle your thyroid issues by mixing in some of the above.

16. The Big Pro : According to “Time” magazine, estrogen can be a huge health factor. Libido and health are shown to be affected by it. Various estrogen therapies are featured.

17. More Brain Power : This entry from Dr. Stephen Stahl asserts that estrogen turns the brain into a sex organ. The explanation of neurobiological actions of estrogen and other sex hormones on the brain is hypothesized to strengthen the link between reproductive hormones and behavior. How sex can help is also featured.

18. In the Mood Again : Author Genie James urges you to use the power of healthy hormones to reboot your sex life at any age. In this book, lowered libido and its effects are discussed. You can also get a sneak peek on Amazon.

19. Estrogen and Testosterone : The similarities and differences in both are discussed. Learn how they play a significant role in sex drive and health from Discovery Health. You can also learn about hormone replacement therapy.

20. Testosterone Issues : Sherri Granato has tips for men and healthy reasons to have sex. Testosterone levels peak after sex which can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Other positive benefits are shown.

21. For Male Menopause : Women aren’t the only ones who undergo it. From the same site as the above, male menopause and everything associated with it is shared. This includes hormones, sex, and more.

22. To Reproduce : We all know the birds and the bees, but did you know that sex can also help during pregnancy? Pregnancycorner.com weighs in on how sex can be good for expectant mother’s hormones. Other PG ways to help are also featured.

23. Fight Off Xenobiotic Attack : Never heard of it? Read this article from “Men’s Health” to almost keep it that way. What it is and how it affects sex are shared.

24. Kundalini : See what this is and how it can help your sex life from the Biology of Kundalini site. Hormones from arginine to Rou Cong Rong are discussed. Mechanics, physics, and more are also discussed.

Healthy Specific Reasons to Have More Sex

These particular health problems might just be helped with sex.

25. For Pain Relief : MSNBC reports on a study by Beverly Whipple, professor emeritus at Rutgers. It found that when women reached orgasm “the pain tolerance threshold and pain detection threshold increased significantly by 74.6 percent and 106.7 percent respectively.” They also discuss other benefits.

26. For Better Heart Health : Did you know that having sex twice a week can reduce your chance of a heart attack by half? In the study, scientists at the New England Research Institute in Massachusetts tracked the sexual activity of men between 40 and 70 who were taking part in a long-term project called the Massachusetts Male Ageing Study. New research reported on by “The Telegraph” showed that men who partake in regular sex are up to 45 percent less likely to suffer from cardiac arrest.

27. For Longer Life : According to Forbes.com, Queens University in Belfast tracked the mortality of about 1,000 middle-aged men over the course of ten years. The study compared persons of similar circumstances, age, and health. Its findings were published in 1997 in the British Medical Journal and found that men who reported the highest frequency of orgasm enjoyed a death rate half that of the others.

28. Get Sick Less : According to Psychology Today having sex can help prevent colds. Psychologists Carl Charnetski and Francis Brennan asked 111 college students their frequency of partner sex: none, less than once a week, once or twice a week, or three or more times a week. Students then provided saliva which contains the body’s first line of defense against colds. The once or twice a week were revealed to have the highest levels of protectants.

29. For Self Esteem : Having low self-esteem can have a strong effect upon your personal relationships, especially when it comes to sex. The good news is you can get over it. Thesite.org is your guide to using sex as a self-esteem booster.

30. For Reduced Cancer : Rumors have it that an increased sex life can reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. The experts at the Mayo Clinic have a look at various studies and outcomes. Many questions on prostate cancer are answered.

31. To Fight Cancer : Particularly breast cancer. WebMD looks at the psychological effects breast cancer can have on a patient. They then discuss how sex can be therapeutic.

32. But Watch Out for Oral Cancer : A report from ABC News looks at the link between oral sex and throat cancer. The human papillomavirus, HPV, is suspected to be the culprit. Read on to learn more.

33. For Bodybuilding Gains : Bodybuilding.com takes a look at how having sex can improve muscle gain. Many athletes have questions about sexual practice and how it is applied to maximize immune-function, physical performance, and quality of life. Scientific research is shared.

34. For Pelvic Muscles : Another healthy reason to have sex is to strengthen your pelvic muscles. Exercises to do before and during sex are shared. They will help enhance both your sex life and back.

Other Healthy Reasons to Have More Sex

Get the best of the rest with a look at the below.

35. Orgasm for Better Health : In a recent book, “The Science of Orgasm,” researchers survey the most recent research on orgasm and describe a variety of studies that point to the positive effects of orgasm. They include lower mortality, better hormones, relaxation, and more. About.com has more on the concept.

36. For Better Exercise : If you feel pumped up after a workout, don’t let it go to waste. About.com returns on how to improve your life through sex and exercise. They share how to improve cardio, muscles, strength, and flexibility.

37. As Exercise : We already know that sex can double as an exercise. But which positions are the most efficient? Fitnessmagazine.com tells you.

38. For Better Bones : According to studies, low levels of Vitamin D lead to long term effects that combine with lower levels of the sex hormone estrogen, but not testosterone. The finding from Johns Hopkins researchers is thought to be the first that links how estrogen, testosterone, and Vitamin D work together to prevent heart and bone disease.

39. To Lower Cholesterol : Check out this report from Tantrasex.com. It shows that sex can lower bad and increase good cholesterol simultaneously. They also discuss other healthy reasons to have more sex.

40. To Quit Smoking : It’s hard to think of cigarettes when in bed. CNN tells the story of a married couple who was able to ditch chocolate and smoking habits by having sex once a day. Click for the full story.

41. To Decrease Menopause : How do women overseas deal with menopause? Check out this report from Myjoyonline.com.m Menopausal women in Nigeria experienced fewer hot flashes when they had sex more frequently.

42. To Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk : According to Docguide.com, mentally stimulating activities can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Since sex is as stimulating as it gets, this is another reason to have more. Just a one-point increase in cognitive activity score on this test was associated with a 33 percent reduction in risk of Alzheimer’s.

Healthy Reasons to Have Less Sex

So too must the other and negative side effects of sex be shown.

43. You Get Pregnant : Everyone knows what sex can lead to, yet unintended pregnancies are so common, MTV dedicated a whole primetime show to it. In “Teen Mom,” the consequences of experiencing both motherhood and fatherhood are shown in an unflinching light. Full episodes, bonus clips, and more are shown.

44. It Happens to Teens, Too : Sister show of the above, this one follows sixteen year old mothers and the negative reasons to have sex. The audience is taken on telling the dad, couple conflicts, birthing difficulties, and much more. The site follows up with the teens at they try to take on life as a mother and an adolescent.

45. Facts of Life : If interested in the sex stats, click here. It is a detailed report from the Guttmacher Institute on the rise and fall of pregnancy rates in the United States. Declines and rises are shown.

46. You Can Get Sick : In fact, millions of Americans do every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has up to date statistics and reports for syphilis, chlamydia, and more. There are also disparities by location, gender, age, and race.

47. The Odds : Check out this short article for men on common STD’s and their signs. Prevention, symptoms, and treatments are shown. The condom and its weaknesses are also discussed by Dr. Jill Grimes.

48. Not Just for Men : Doctors Stoppler and Shiel discuss sexually transmitted diseases in women. Everything from gonorrhea to HPV are discussed. You can also check out other women’s health issues here.

49. It Comes With Tests : Whether you are positive, negative, or unsure about having a HIV test, stop here to find a testing center near you. Simply enter your zip code to begin. They even offer an FAQ on STD testing.

50. And Can Effect Anyone : The get yourself tested, GYT, challenge has been featured on MTV. How and where to do it are shared. There is even a video on how to talk to your doctor about them.

The above 50 healthy reasons to have more sex are intended for entertainment purposes only. Please use your own judgment when engaging in any kind of sexual activity. Be sure to ask a licensed physician if you have any questions on the benefits or pitfalls of sex.

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