{"id":5115,"date":"2025-12-17T13:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaynews11.online\/?p=5115"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:07:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:07:37","slug":"want-to-live-longer-heres-how-sex-can-help-according-to-science-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/todaynews11.online\/?p=5115","title":{"rendered":"Want to Live Longer? Here\u2019s How Sex Can Help, According to Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/poststory.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/600323905_122153344046890158_8830140445218899586_n-735x400.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>A growing body of research suggests that a healthy sex life isn\u2019t just pleasurable\u2014it may also support longevity. Here\u2019s what science says about the connection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Flexible girl on the floor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E-KRCk-uo_8?feature=oembed\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"232\">A growing body of research suggests that a healthy sex life isn\u2019t just pleasurable\u2014it may also support longevity. Here\u2019s what science says about the connection.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"237\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"265\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2764.svg\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\" \/>\u00a0Better Heart Health<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/euQWzYKL3NI?si=lbD4j6pus0voTbOk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"354\">Regular sexual activity counts as moderate physical exercise. Studies have linked it to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"438\">\n<li data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"379\">\n<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"379\">Improved circulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"404\">\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"404\">Lower blood pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"438\">\n<p data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"438\">Reduced risk of heart disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"556\">For men in particular, more frequent sexual activity has been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"561\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"602\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f9e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83e\udde0\" \/>\u00a0Stress Reduction &amp; Mental Health<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"685\">Sex triggers the release of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"669\">endorphins, oxytocin, and dopamine<\/strong>\u2014chemicals that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"762\">\n<li data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"715\">\n<p data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"715\">Reduce stress and anxiety<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"732\">\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"732\">Improve mood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"762\">\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"762\">Promote emotional bonding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"865\">Chronic stress is a known risk factor for many diseases, so managing it matters for long-term health.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"891\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f6cc.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udecc\" \/>\u00a0Better Sleep<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1015\">After orgasm, the body releases\u00a0<strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"937\">prolactin<\/strong>\u00a0and oxytocin, which help induce relaxation and sleep. Quality sleep supports:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<li data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1035\">\n<p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1035\">Immune function<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1052\">\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1052\">Brain health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1073\">Hormonal balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1118\">All of these are closely tied to longevity.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1155\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f6e1.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f\" \/>\u00a0Stronger Immune System<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1308\">Some studies show that people who have sex regularly have\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1257\">higher levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA)<\/strong>, an antibody that helps the body fight infections.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1313\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1350\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f9d3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83e\uddd3\" \/>\u00a0Hormonal &amp; Cellular Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1661\">\n<li data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1426\">In men, ejaculation has been linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1518\">\n<p data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1518\">In women, sexual activity may help maintain pelvic floor strength and hormonal balance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1661\">\n<p data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1661\">Positive social and physical intimacy is also associated with healthier aging at the cellular level (e.g., slower biological aging markers).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1708\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f91d.svg\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd1d\" \/>\u00a0It\u2019s Not Just Sex\u2014It\u2019s Connection<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1893\">Importantly, many benefits are tied not only to sex itself but to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1819\">intimacy, touch, and emotional closeness<\/strong>. Strong relationships are consistently linked to longer, healthier lives.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1915\">Bottom Line<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2148\">Sex isn\u2019t a magic pill for longevity, but when it\u2019s\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2021\">consensual, safe, and part of a healthy lifestyle<\/strong>, it can support physical health, mental well-being, and emotional connection\u2014all key ingredients for living longer and better.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2274\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If you want, I can break this down by\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2195\">age<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2207\">gender<\/strong>, or compare sex with other longevity habits like exercise or diet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A growing body of research suggests that a healthy sex life isn\u2019t just pleasurable\u2014it may also support longevity. 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