Women who make sex a priority report better sleep and more satisfaction. It also helps with urinary incontinence, because sexual activity boosts pelvic floor muscles. The release of oxytocin (the “hug drug”) and other feel-good hormones improves libido.
For many couples, the pre-sexy caresses are as enjoyable as the act itself. And regular sex lowers men’s blood pressure, protecting them against heart disease.
Health
Research shows that women who have regular sex enjoy better health, including a lower risk of long-term illness. Having sex boosts your body’s production of hormones that boost your immune system and reduce the risk of STIs and unplanned pregnancy, according to the American Congress of Reproductive Medicine. It also boosts oxytocin, the “love hormone,” which helps you bond with your partner and create feelings of intimacy and trust.
Studies have shown that sexual activity helps you feel less stressed and more relaxed, a natural calming mechanism that can help prevent heart disease. It increases blood flow and lubrication, which can relieve pain from menstrual cramps, and it strengthens pelvic floor muscles that can protect you from incontinence. It also raises your levels of serotonin, which is the brain’s natural antidepressant.
It is important to discuss sex often with your partner and to set up a sex schedule that works for both of you. It’s also a good idea to talk about how your relationship and family issues can affect your sex drive, as these can be major factors in a woman’s ability to have a satisfying sexual life. For example, if you’re recovering from surgery or dealing with hormonal changes due to illness or menopause, these may affect your libido and your ability to have an orgasm.
Intimacy
Sex isn’t essential to a healthy relationship, but it can make you feel close and connected to your partner. However, it is important to communicate regularly with your partner about how much sexual intimacy you want and need. This will help you both find a happy medium that works for you. In addition to sex, physical intimacy can be created through cuddling, hugging, kissing and holding hands. These actions also release oxytocin, which increases bonding and feelings of attachment.
Women need to feel a strong emotional connection to their partners to enjoy sex. They often experience an emotional build-up before they can get aroused, which can take a long time for some women. In addition, a woman’s desire for sex can be influenced by many factors, such as tiredness, resentment, pain and physiological problems like menopause.
It is also common for couples to have different levels of sexual desire, which can lead to problems in the bedroom. If your partner has low libido, it is important to discuss this with them in a non-judgmental and sympathetic way. You can also discuss ways that you can enhance your intimacy needs through other activities, such as talking, listening, and spending quality time together. In addition, you can both learn new techniques and activities to increase your sexual satisfaction. This will lead to a happier, healthier sex life in the long run.
Relationships
In addition to the many physical benefits of sex, it can be important for a woman’s emotional intimacy in her relationship. Sex isn’t the only way to be intimate with your partner, but it can be a key component of it.
During the early stages of dating, many couples spend time on “pre-game” activities such as selecting their lingerie and perfume and fantasizing about future sexual encounters. These rituals can help fuel desire, even in long-term relationships.
Women need sex to feel desired and closer to their man, as well as to explore their sexuality. It is also an expression of love and a reward for all the hard work that goes into making a successful relationship (and family) happen.
However, not all couples need to have sex or want it. “There are happy, healthy couples that don’t have sex and that is perfectly fine,” says Shadeen Francis, LMFT, a licensed sex therapist.
If you and your partner’s sex desires have changed significantly over the course of your relationship, it may be worth exploring how to meet each other halfway. A sex therapist can offer guidance on how to communicate your feelings and address any issues that may be affecting intimacy. They can also help you develop other ways to connect emotionally and sexually that are more in line with your personal needs and desires.
Life
Besides the euphoria of love making, regular sex also boosts your confidence and self-esteem, according to studies. It’s a good idea to talk about your sexual needs with your partner and work together to decide how often you want to be intimate.
A woman’s physiology is wired for sexual activity. When she has sex, the body releases hormones including oxytocin, which is known as the “maternal” oxytocin, and feel-good endorphins that reduce pain. For this reason, many women find that the pain from headaches and arthritis improves after a night of coitus.
For women, sex also lowers blood pressure and increases pelvic floor health. It’s even more important for women facing menopause, as sex promotes healthy estrogen levels that help prevent the hot flashes and mood swings that can be a symptom of the change in hormones.
Sex also helps you sleep better and is a great workout. In fact, a 30-minute romp burns about 85 to 250 calories. It also releases the hormone prolactin, which helps relax you and makes it easier to fall asleep.
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