• FreeTrainers.com Forums
• All Else Lounge
• Common sense of sex???

Group: All Else Lounge

Common sense of sex???

bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/22, 10:44 PM The common sense of sex Believe it or not, as sex-crazy as our society is, the impact of sex on health has been studied relatively sparsely. Now, common sense tells us that healthy sexual relations should be a boon to health and self-esteem. But nowadays, without RESEARCH to back it up, common sense is meaningless to medicine. So without further ado, I'd like to summarize a few recent (and not-so-recent) findings of sex-related health research: A British study of 900 middle-aged men published in 2002 found that those who had sex twice or more weekly enjoyed a significantly lower risk of heart attack than those who had sex less often. A 2002 study published in the journal Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation found that women who were regularly sexually active - including during menstruation - were 1.5 times less likely to develop endometriosis. An April 2004 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association outlines a pair of studies that concluded - in sharp contrast to previous research - that frequent ejaculation can slash the risk of prostate cancer by as much as a third. Research shows that in both sexes, orgasm releases oxytocin, a hormone that appears to regulate blood pressure and body temperature, relieve pain, and even promote the healing of wounds. Sex also strengthens emotional bonds between partners - this "closeness factor" alone cuts the risk of heart attack by 50% according to some recent studies. And everyone knows that good sex relieves stress, promotes good sleep, and boosts self-esteem, but once again, I'm treading into the common-sense realm of the "unproven." Bottom line: If you're healthy enough for sex, have it whenever the spirit moves you - it's good for you in a million different ways. If you aren't, try dietary, herbal, and stress-management techniques before you resort to the "little blue pill." Those "potency" pills are gross and temporarily effective placebos - with the effects brought on by massive advertising. The effect is simply wearing off as it always does. Erector set urology will soon go the way of the pet rock -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Smurfetta Posts: 83 Joined: 2005/02/15	2005/03/22, 11:31 PM "A 2002 study published in the journal Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation found that women who were regularly sexually active - including during menstruation - were 1.5 times less likely to develop endometriosis." I'm in trouble then.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/03/24, 09:27 PM Sex! The best form of cardio!!!! Now, if only.... -------------- GYPO (JK)
	2005/03/30, 11:29 PM And it's low carb!!!!! -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2005/04/01, 12:23 AM Hmmmm interesting! :) It's not only for children then? So we do have a good excuse after all.... -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur. www.nme-pro.com
RandomGirl Posts: 227 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/04/02, 07:06 PM That's pretty interesting research. I can't say I'd ever have sex during a period, but I'm sure suprised it could be healthy.
GOWAR Posts: 361 Joined: 2001/10/24	2005/04/19, 07:57 PM I'm pretty sure it has alot more benefits than just that, Don't yall ever read Men's Health Magazine. Only Cardio Asimmer? My body is like completely exhausted for a good 2 days afterwards.
bobosensei Posts: 194 Joined: 2004/06/15	2005/04/20, 04:51 PM Charlie is it still low carb when you add toppings?
thosecrazysims Posts: 157 Joined: 2003/09/22	2005/04/22, 11:45 AM WOW! I learned something today. I got another brain wrinkle, lol :big_smile:
	2005/04/22, 12:16 PM Bobo, my wife gets on top....knows I have a bad back...it's true love y'know.:big_smile: -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
gangstershoes Posts: 641 Joined: 2005/05/27	2005/07/14, 01:18 PM I might have to invent a back problem now :)
Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2005/07/14, 03:35 PM NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, visions of charlie makin sweet, sweet love just went into the poor eye of my mind... never again. ============ Quoting from charlie826: Bobo, my wife gets on top....knows I have a bad back...it's true love y'know.:big_smile: ============= -------------- driving to eat a carvel cake
sivysivy Posts: 391 Joined: 2005/02/11	2005/07/15, 01:52 AM The great sex diet!
Gymgurl Posts: 4 Joined: 2005/07/26	2005/07/26, 10:12 AM Good ab workout for men
lunaripyros Posts: 4 Joined: 2005/08/15	2005/08/17, 02:36 AM I will have to disagree with the 2004 study published in the Gynocologic and Obstetric Investigation. I was diagnosed with endometriosis a year ago, and have spent a lot of time doing research and talked to many many doctors and specialist. And well the truth is... the medical community has very little clue about what causes endometriosis or what many lower your risks. Every time they think they see a pattern, the pattern gets horribly broken. I myself fit non of the usual patterns for endometriosis, according to most specialists and studies I'm too young to have severe endometriosis. Other then the endometriosis I'm physically healthy as a horse, and yes I'm sexually active on a regular basis and have been since I was 17. (( not nessissarily the smartest chioce mind you.)) I haven't had any miscarriages, or pregnancies, nor any other related illness. And yet at 22 I can barely walk at times. (( which is slowly improving due to treatments, which is why I'm looking to get back in shape! Also to fight the side effects of siad treatments. )) I will not agrue the validity of the rest of this post. Sex is healthy and regular sexual activity can make you a healthier happier person. However, The point on endometriosis may not be entirely correct... there are too few facts concerning this illness, and far too many contradictions in current studies. Other wise, I agree entirely and think the world would be a much happier place if every one just relaxed and got laid regularily.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2005/08/24, 04:44 PM Good article bb1, thanks.