Sex Advantages

BODY + SPIRIT

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Sex Does a Body Good

OK, you’re probably not considering the health benefits of sex when you’re thinking about getting down, but Joy Davidson, Ph.D., a New York sex therapist, says there are 10 distinct ways in which sex does good things for your bod.

• Relieves stress
• Boosts the immune system
• Burns calories
• Reduces stroke and heart attack risks
• Boosts self-esteem
• Improves intimacy
• Reduces body pain
• Lowers prostate cancer risk
• Strengthens pelvic muscles
• Helps you sleep better