{"id":997,"date":"2013-03-20T09:02:15","date_gmt":"2013-03-20T09:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=997"},"modified":"2026-03-05T04:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T03:14:13","slug":"healthy-sex-5-health-conditions-sex-can-improve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/healthy-sex-5-health-conditions-sex-can-improve\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Health Conditions Sex Can Improve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">More than ever, sex and health are becoming two peas in a pod. It seems with every new day comes a new study linking the joys of pleasure to the avoidance of pain, and it\u2019s a trend we\u2019ve been staying on top of.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A number of international studies have spanned the entire sexual spectrum: from the emotional\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"4 More Reasons for a Kiss &amp; Cuddle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/the-health-benefits-of-sex\/\">benefits of kissing and cuddling<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to the longer-lasting\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"200 Orgasms for Better Health \u2013 But Who\u2019s Counting?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/the-health-benefits-of-sex\/\">benefits of having 200 orgasms a year<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">But what about the less-widely known biological benefits of the human orgasm?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In our ongoing mission to keep you in the know about your \u2018O,\u2019 we reveal these lesser known ways in which orgasms can improve your health.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Headache Relief<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b>The clich\u00e9d \u2018<i>Not tonight \u2013 I have a headache\u2019\u00a0<\/i>excuse is valid no more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">According to scientists, the hypothalamus region of the brain \u2013 a small, cone-shaped area connected to the pituitary gland and targeted by headaches \u2013 experiences activity during orgasm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As an added bonus, arousal and orgasm increases the amount of\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"Better Loving Through Chemistry: Staying Connected with Someone Special\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/turn-casual-dating-serious-relationship\/\">oxytocin<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in your system, which causes your pituitary gland to release endorphins\u2014peptides that dull pain and trigger feelings of well-being.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Lighter Periods<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b>Your uterus will contract during orgasm, and this helps eradicate cramp-causing compounds and expel blood and tissue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">More contractions mean shorter periods with fewer cramps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Pro tip: when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/going-with-the-flow-how-to-have-worry-free-period-sex\/\">having sex during your period<\/a>, stick to the missionary position \u2013 your flow is lighter when you\u2019re horizontal.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Glowing Skin<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b>Due to a post-orgasm endorphin rush and increased blood and oxygen circulation, your skin reaps some beautiful benefits from the bump and grind.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The \u201csex glow\u201d, as some call it, is in part also caused by your body\u2019s release of (deep breath, now) dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, which promotes healthy skin and improves your complexion.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Healthy Choice-Making<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b>For years, pop culture has projected lighting up a cigarette to be a ubiquitous post-coital ritual, but some studies show that orgasms can act as a regulator when it comes to appetite and cravings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Throughout intercourse, the body produces phenethylamine, a natural amphetamine that may help to reduce cravings for junk food, cigarettes and overeating.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Preventative Care<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b>As the old sporting adage goes, the best offense is a good defense, and the same goes for your health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">According to researchers at Wilkes University, people who have regular sex were found to have higher levels of immunoglobulin A, or IgA, an antibody that fends off infection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In addition, men who have orgasms at least five times a week are at a lower risk for prostate cancer \u2013 even less so if\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"Five Questions about the Benefits of Prostate Massaging\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/five-questions-benefits-prostate-massaging\/\">prostate massage<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is involved.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In a perfect world, sex would be life\u2019s great panacea, but there\u2019s no substitute for a healthy lifestyle of good food, family, friends and fitness. Look at the added health benefits of sex as the icing on the cake\u2014and one you don\u2019t have to feel guilty for enjoying!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Enjoy 15% off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LELO.com<\/a> with code <span style=\"color: #800080;\">VOLONTE15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than ever, sex and health are becoming two peas in a pod. It seems with every new day comes a new study linking the joys of pleasure to the avoidance of pain, and it\u2019s a trend we\u2019ve been staying on top of. A number of international studies have spanned the entire sexual spectrum: from the emotional\u00a0benefits of kissing and cuddling\u00a0to the longer-lasting\u00a0benefits of having 200 orgasms a year. 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