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Orgasm and its health benefits

The outburst of sexual energy from your vagina, leaving you throbbing with pleasure and satisfaction, is what would be called an orgasm in general terminology. Sex and orgasm has loads of benefits, and it actually can be called a holistic exercise as it works on your body, mind and soul. Orgasms is not only the result of contractions of muscles, which offer pleasure but this complex process regulates and balances a lot of bodily functions like relieving stress, fights aging, counters cancer, heals wounds, boosts the fitness level and last but not the least makes a wonderful connection between you and your partner.

Stress reduction

An orgasm can really boost your mood and work as a stress buster. According to a scientific study, a healthy orgasm, produces chemicals called phenylethylamine and endorphins, which are responsible for enhancing the mood and relieving anxiety, tension, stress and depression. When a person experiences orgasm, one gets distracted from the work related and other tensions, and is automatically relived of stress. Orgasm also promotes a better sleep, which again results in reducing stress.

Heals wounds and hearts

Healing is linked with so many things, the heart and the wounds. Orgasm produces a hormone oxitocin, which is also termed as love hormone. An orgasm achieved during love making promotes a good night sleep, which is important for rejuvenation and regeneration of the cell structure in the body. So what are you waiting for, make that warm contact with your partner and enjoy the benefits which come along in the mixed bag.

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An improved level of fitness

In order to remain fit, you need to take up some form of cardiovascular activity, so that you could burn those extra calories. So here it is, sex and orgasm could take you to the level of an aerobic activity increasing your heart rate. You could burn as much as on an average 200 calories in half an hour which means losing 1 pound. Sex and orgasm also produce hormones which reduce your appetite and craving for junk food, resulting in intake of fewer calories. It doesn’t limit itself to this much only; an orgasm improves your mental fitness too.




Fountain of youth

Orgasm is often called “little death”, what exactly it means is that an orgasm has anti-aging properties and can increase your life span. The hormone produced during orgasm, DHEA- works on your sexual stimuli which in turn increases your excitement level. DHEA produced during orgasm, works on your immune system, repair the cells and tissues and provides an instant glow to your skin. The perspiration during sexual intercourse flushes out the unnecessary toxins of your body and an orgasm produces the skin nourishing oils to maintain your youth for a longer period.


Reduces the risk of heart disease and prostate cervical cancer

Believe it or not, but it is a proven fact that an orgasm 3 to 4 times a week reduces the risk of heart attack and cancer by half. Men who masturbate and ejaculate regularly have very less chances of developing prostate cancer. During sexual intercourse, when women achieve orgasm, their orgasm “tents” opens the cervix and flush out the unwanted toxins and bacteria, clearing the infections, thus reducing the risk of cervical cancer.

A powerful analgesic

Oxytocin hormone produced during orgasm increases the endorphins level in the body thus bringing in a decline in headaches, arthritis pain, PMS symptoms. An orgasm is such a strong analgesic, that it works as a double pain relieving dose. An orgasm can increase the capacity to tolerate pain by 70 percent. So do not wait, improve your oxytocin, the fun hormone level, through regular sex and forget all your aches and pains.

Lowers blood pressure and type 2 diabetes

Blood pressure level is a stress related factor. People who participated more in sexual activities and achieved more orgasms responded better to stress management than the people who refrained from it. Orgasm decreases diastolic blood pressure by regulating the stress hormone. Masturbation and ejaculation in men lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. So hurry, where’s the love bug, hug your partner and enjoy all the health benefits.

Strengthens your relationship with your partner

Orgasm brings a fulfillment, which creates an aura of self confidence. When you recognize the fact that gives you an angelic satisfaction on physical and mental level doesn’t only help you to grow as a person but it makes you more generous towards the need of others and especially towards your partner also. Good sex and orgasm keeps you on ‘feel good’, level all the time and boosts your self esteem. It also activates your immune system thus providing you with that physical and mental strength to cope up with just anything. So go ahead and produce the love hormone to establish a better relationship with yourself and your partner.

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The final release

When one has an orgasm, so many chemical reactions take place in the body. Orgasm, also known as the sexual climax, produces DHEA, which improves the immune system, cardiovascular system, regulates fat metabolism, works as an anti aging agent, balances the nervous system, and provides a healthy skin. Not only this, it also works on your senses as orgasm promotes the production of prolactin hormone which helps the brain to form new neurons which in turn activates the smell efficiency. The release of oxytocin hormone during orgasm acts as a love hormone and enhances bonding and trust between partners. Oestrogen hormone released during the orgasmic process works on your cardiovascular system and removes the bad cholesterol and increases the bone density. Women who have sex and orgasm regularly have a stronger pelvic area and are less prone to menstrual cramps and have a better reproductive health. So for sure this indulgence cannot be a sin.

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