Sexual intercourse is great for strengthening pelvic floor muscles, which can help women who suffer from incontinence.
Feeling stressed? Just a few minutes of spooning releases oxytocin, the ‘feel-good’ hormone, which helps ease tension and pain.
It’s a fun way to work out. You can burn five calories per minute having sex, which is four more then you would burn watching television.
Not sleeping well? Sex releases a hormone called prolactin which makes you feel relaxed and sleepy.
To boost your libido. Having sex makes intercourse better in the future by improving flexibility and raising your heart rate.
Words by: Daisy Sillis
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