When you want to describe something that’s really amazing you might find yourself saying “It’s better than sex.” We compare everything to sex because we all know that sex is, quite
simply, amazing. Sex offers a number of rewards mentally and emotionally and now we know those benefits extend to our physical well-being as well. We’ve brought together seven of the most interesting health benefits sex offers in order to prove that sometimes something that’s healthy is also plenty of fun.

It Gives Your Immune System a Boost

Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania studied a number of college students to see how their sex lives affected their overall health. They found that students who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of an antibody that fights colds and common illnesses when compared to students who did not have sex regularly. Scientists still aren’t entirely sure why this happens, but it suggests that an active sex life may be linked to a healthier and more robust immune system.

Increased Sex Drive

There are a number of different supplements and techniques aimed at improving a person’s sex drive. The fact is many people experience a lowered libido as they age, but there are ways to keep your interest in sex humming at a healthy level. One surefire way to keep your sex drive up is to indulge in sex more often. Being creative and open-minded about sex and experimentation keeps sex fresh and interesting which, in turn, piques our interest and keeps you coming back for more – literally!

Increases Stamina

For some men who have to deal with chronic premature ejaculation, increasing the amount they have sex as a way of treating the condition may sound counter-intuitive at first. But the fact of the matter is that increasing how often you have sex can improve your overall stamina. Even men who might not be dealing with premature ejaculation, but who simply want to increase their stamina, can benefit from an increase in sex. It improves overall stamina as it satiates the pleasure receptors and it encourages diversifying your techniques which can also help you gain better control of when you achieve orgasm.

Healthier Blood Pressure

Over the years there have been a number of studies regarding the effects of sex on a person’s blood pressure. One of the most well known studies found a direct link between the frequency people have sex and the lowering of their systolic blood pressure. This suggests that the afterglow effect of sex is more than just fun – it could actually help with high blood pressure.

Heart Healthy!

It turns out that having sex could be the most fun way there is to be heart healthy! Researchers have found that in addition to improving blood pressure a healthy sex life also helps to keep both estrogen and testosterone levels in balance, which is a great way to keep your heart healthy. A dip in either hormone can actually result in a number of health problems aside from heart problems. Another common condition related to drops in these hormones is osteoporosis – so sex is also good for your bones!

Manage Pain the Fun Way

Sexual stimulation and orgasms have been linked to a marked improvement in pain for chronic sufferers. While sex can be less than appealing when in chronic pain, encouraging sexual stimulation and – ultimately – a full on orgasm can help improve how patients feel. For some, this is reason enough to put their pain aside long enough to get turned on and then hope nature will take its course.

Improves Depression

Your body is flooded with all sorts of feel good chemicals during and immediately after a pleasurable sexual experience. For people prone to or currently experiencing chronic depression and other emotional problems, that means a surge of good sensations. Over time, a healthy sex life can help improve chronic depression and help couples connect on a level that makes other forms of emotional therapy more effective.