Sizzling Sex for a Thinner You

February 1

Did you know that indulging in sex three times per week per year burns the same amount of calories as running 75 miles? Do either of these to burn 7,500 calories to be exact.

Just because something that feels good doesn’t mean that it can’t be good for you. Regular sexual activity can help you lose weight.

Sex between two adults involved in a loving, intimate relationship has numerous health benefits. In women, especially, the sexual act triggers the release of oxytocin. Oxytocin promotes feelings of affection and triggers the woman’s nurturing instinct. In men, sex encourages the flow of testosterone, to strengthen bones and muscles and help transport DHEA, a hormone that may be important in the function of the body’s immune system.

Sex is a form of regular exercise that raises the heart’s rate. An effective cardio activity, you should consider participating in sexual intercourse at least three times a week. I advocate having sex daily as I think it brings out the very best in women and men. We spend so much time watching television that it makes no sense that we spend less than one hour per week engaged in intimacy, especially married couples.

In fact, intimacy plays a key role in the health benefits of sex. A promiscuous sexual relationship may actually produce feelings of guilt, anxiety and fear.

Just like exercise, sex has many benefits, including improved cholesterol levels and increased circulation. Men who have sex at least three times each week may have a decreased risk of developing prostate problems.

Sex releases endorphins, those feel good pain reducing hormones that are often associated with exercise. Some studies have shown that sex actually slows the aging process.

In spite of all these health benefits and the sheer pleasure of the act, Americans may still need a boost. At least one-third of American couples report “inhibited sexual desire,” according to The Masters and Johnson Institute.

When talking about exercising muscles we often quote the principle of “use it or lose it.”
The same principle can be applied to sexual intercourse. Regular intimacy like regular exercise gets better the more you do it. Unfortunately, the longer you abstain from it, the harder it is to get back into the action.

Preserve your sexuality by making a habit of sex. Train your brain to accept all the wonderful pleasures that lovemaking can bring.

So, if you are looking for a way to slim down, or just love the exercise—check your schedule and make time for some intimacy in your life and grab all the healthy benefits and all the uninhibited fun that sex provides.

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