Hi there Chicky,
All this talk about marriage and love, oh, and vaginas got me thinking about the next obvious topic: sex. You know I’d go there eventually, didn’t you? We’re pursuing youth here, remember? According to science, having more sex is an anti-aging trick that can’t be beat…and it’s cheap inexpensive. It’s also enjoyable (hopefully), readily available (again, hopefully), and proven. I know sometimes we’re just not in the mood, but for me, knowing that it’s going to make me look younger is a great aphrodisiac.
Research conducted by Dr. David Weeks, a British consultant clinical psychologist and former head of old age psychology at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, actually found that couples who had sex three times a week looked up to 7 years younger. Dr. Weeks’ study was conducted on men and women 40 to 50 years old and over the span of ten years. He published his findings in his book Superyoung: The Proven Way to Stay Young Forever. And you know Ima gonna read that one. In fact, it’s on its way to me from Amazon as I write this. Beach read!
So how does doing the deed rejuvenate you exactly? You know that after sex glow? Well, that’s only the tip of the iceberg (hehe). There’s more to it…
Anti-aging benefits of sex
♥ Having sex counts as exercise. Yeah baby! Obviously you won’t burn as many calories as you would doing a HIIT workout, but you will burn about five calories per minute. Do the math. Sex also boosts circulation which not only gives you that after-sex glow, but is good for the heart – so Chicky, you gotta do the work sometimes. Don’t be a dead log.
♥ Couples who have regular sex also want to stay in shape and make an effort to look better for each other. We already know that regular exercise can reverse the signs of aging….so it’s a winner winner spring chicken dinner here guys. Sorry, but it just is. You’re getting some exercise by having regular sex, and your exercising more to look better and therefore probably have more sex. Confusing but true.
♥ Sex stimulates the release of oxytocin and endorphins, those awesome chemicals that are known to make you feel good, lower stress, and help you sleep better. Endorphins play a role in anti-aging too by helping protect skin’s collagen. Stress is the second worst cause of premature aging, right behind sun damage. So low stress levels ⇒ younger you.
♥ Orgasms spike levels of DHEA, a hormone that helps the brain function better, helps maintain and repair tissue, promotes healthy skin, boosts your immune system, and may work as an antidepressant. I just thought about that scene in When Harry Met Sally….“I’ll have what she’s having.”
♥ For women, sex helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. If you read my post on a youthful vagina, you’ll know this is important to having a better sex life among other things. So again, this is a win win. More sex ⇒ stronger vag — stronger vag ⇒ better sex.
♥ Regular sex (I mean this in the amount of sex you have, not kind of sex you have – you do you , Chicky) increases both testosterone and estrogen levels. Testosterone boosts your sex drive. The way I see this is that the more sex you have, the more you’ll want. Am I wrong? Testosterone also strengthens bones and muscles, and it keeps your ticker in good working condition. In women, higher levels of estrogen protects against heart disease, staves off dry skin and maintains skin’s elasticity. Bang!
♥ Sex causes the human growth hormone, HGH, to be released which helps skin retain its elasticity. HGH also helps with fat reduction and improves bone density.
♥ Having a good sex life improves self-esteem, and good self-esteem goes a long way in making you look and feel younger. Confidence is rejuvenating!
Still have a headache? I think not. Now shave your legs, put on something sexy, get yourself in the mood, and enjoy yourself. Your welcome.
xoxo,
V