8 Reasons Why Sex is Great for Your Body and Beauty
As if the fact that it feels good isn’t enough.
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'Cause, Science - As if the fact that it feels good isn’t enough, science has tons to say about why we should all be having more (amazing) sex. From making you look younger to curing your insomnia, cite this info on how getting it in can upgrade your life the next time your partner is faking.(Photo: Graham French/Masterfile/Corbis)
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It wards off the flu. - And the common cold, too. Research shows that people who have sex once or twice a week have higher levels of an antibody that fights off colds and other infections. (Photo: Michael A. Keller/Corbis)
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It chases pain away. - A study found that about half of women who suffer from migraines find relief after they climax. The researchers say it’s because the endorphins that rush in are similar to the heavy-duty painkiller morphine. And yup: going at it alone can have the same impact. (Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)
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It makes pregnancies safer. - Frequent exposure to semen during pregnancy is tied to a significant decrease in risk of developing preeclampsia, as compared to couples who go at it less often or use condoms. (Photo: Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)
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It adds another dimension to Black don’t crack. - Couples who have sex at least three times a week appear to be seven years younger. Researchers think it’s because orgasms boost estrogen and human growth hormone levels, which are associated with nicer skin and hair. (Photo: Michael Stewart/Corbis)
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