Guess what – having regular orgasms is one of the best things of all. Yup, you heard me correctly, ladies! Not only does it feel great, it is great for you.
So grab your notebook and pen because I’m about to talk us through why we should orgasm more.
1. For the ladies in a relationship…
Having regular (and good) sex helps boost the connection you have with your partner. During sex, the levels of oxytocin in your body increase. Oxytocin is a hormone responsible for intuition, social skills and wait for it – passion!
In addition to this, couples that have sex regularly are more likely to keep the ‘fizz’ and spice alive in their relationship, and they’re also more likely to have a sense of deep faith and trust in each other.
Sex is a powerful and meaningful activity for couples to indulge in. Pleasuring each other not only makes you feel good, but makes your partner feel good too. It’s all around a win-win!
And keep in mind that ‘regular’ differs for each couple. Some couples might be at it three times a day. Whereas another couples is happy for three times a week, or three times a month. There is no normal, so create your own routine and do what feels good, and right for the both of you.
P.S. Are you not getting enough of the big ‘o’ during sex? Some women can’t orgasm through sex, so if you’re failing to come make sure you have a few other tricks up your sleeve.
While you don’t need to orgasm every time you have sexy time with each other, it’s all about balance. So figure out what makes your love machine hum with excitement and then go with the flow.
Some women need clitoral stimulation while others use toys. Try a myriad of ways and find what works best for you.
2. For the single ladies…
Next, who says you need a man to have an orgasm? Nuh-uh! Whether you’re in a relationship or not, you are full within your rights and ability to indulge in some self-pleasuring.
And guess what? Your mind, body and soul will benefit from it!
Not only will you get the health benefits of having an orgasm (more on that later), but you’ll also reconnect with your body and help ease your soul. How?
Well, by journeying to the center of your earth (sorry, bad pun), you’ll find out what you like and what you don’t like. You’ll develop trust and respect in your body for what it’s capable of. Your self-esteem and body image will increase and you’ll feel confident and empowered.
And besides, having an orgasm feels simply amazing, and who can feel bad about themselves when they’ve just been on the bliss bus?
3. Burn, baby, burn
So you know all that huffing, puffing, moaning and groaning you do in the bedroom? Turns out it really does burn calories!
Apparently, you burn up to 200 calories for just a 30-minute sesh in the bedroom. Hmm, that means 400 calories for an hour and 600 for an hour and a half… The more the better, right?
Forget about jogging, there’s a new fitness regime in town!
4. Sleep sweet
If you’re struggling to fall, or stay, asleep you can stop counting sleep and drinking warm milk. Experts suggest that a better way to get some quality snoozing is to reach under your panties instead.
By having some sexy time, you’ll release sleep-happy endorphins and be well on your way to dreamland.
This isn’t scientifically proven, but I’m guessing that you’ll have far better dreams afterwards too!
5. Say goodbye to colds and flus
And now we know why Samantha on Sex & the City wasn’t sick very often… Wily experts suggest that having an orgasm increases your infection fighting cells by up to 20 percent! Pretty cool, huh?
And according to the University in Pennsylvania, individuals that have sex once or twice a week can boost their immune system by up to 30 percent.
Orgasms also help boost your pain threshold so you can feel pain-free from a range of other issues, including migraines and headaches. Guess the old ‘Honey, I have a headache’ excuse is null and void?
P.S. I’ve heard that there’s a form of childbirth preparation where the woman induces orgasms to help handle the pain of labor. Not sure if it’d be up everyone’s alley, but it’s something to keep in the back of your mind!
6. Getting lucky helps you conceive
Regular sex and orgasms can help boost an overall sense of wellness in your body.
This occurs as your hypothalamus gland is invigorated and in turn takes care of your body temperature (crucial for fertility), appetite and emotion regulation, and the release of hormones necessary for ovulation and other fertility matters.
7. A happy vagina is a healthy vagina
Another benefit is that regular sex (in this study, regular was defined as once per week) promotes a healthy menstrual cycle. It also balances your estrogen levels and ensures that your vaginal tissues stay supple.
In other news, sexual intercourse helps to tone and strengthen your pelvic muscles, which mean you can better control your pee. Some say that strong pelvic floor muscles contribute to stronger and more intense orgasms too.
8. Ease stress
Bad day? Turns out there’s nothing a good orgasm can’t fix.
Not only does sex and orgasms release tension, but it also boosts your endorphin levels to help encourage a sense of calm and relaxation. It also eliminates cortisol, a stress hormone, from the body.
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, sex makes you happier too.
Couples who had sex regularly were said to have the same levels of happiness as earning an additional $100,000 each year. I guess we have a figure to put on regular sex now!
9. Feel younger, look younger
Okay, so we’re all over the fact that orgasms can make you feel great. But did you know that it can also make you look younger? Research suggests that having sex three times a week can make you appear up to ten years younger!
Regular sex and an active sex life can help slow down the aging process. The catch is that you have to be in a stress-free relationship to reap the most benefits. Angry sex need not apply.
During sex, the level of DHEA hormones you have in your body spikes too. DHEA hormones can regulate your immune system, boost brain function, encourage the development of healthy skin and repair body tissue.
10. Protect your health
And last but not least there are tons of other health benefits associated with having regular orgasms and sex.
Including, but not limited to, improving your digestion, boosting your mood, protecting against cancer, osteoporosis and heart disease and naturally detoxifying your body.
Oh, and if you’re interested in the health benefits for your man, apparently the more often he ejaculates, the less likely it is that he will develop prostate cancer.
Taking care of the man, and yourself. Bonus!
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Ive always had issues getting off with my boyfriend in the room. hes tried things and so have i and its just not working. he pulls the clitoral hood back which, that sensation is WAY to much for me. i like to press down on it. which gets me off but its not as pleasurable as you except it to be. what should we try to help me feel as good as he does after sex?