I firmly believe that the reason humans have evolved to be so sexual is because sex is so good for us. While almost all other mammals have sex only to procreate, humans (and some of the other “higher” more intelligent mammals) can have sex at any time - and do!
Keep in mind that I mean quality sex here, not obligation or duty sex. It must be real sex, and that includes solo sex, that you are genuinely enjoying and gaining pleasure from. It doesn’t even have to include orgasms, it’s about the quality of the whole experience, not achieving anything.
It can be simple or fancy, the only indicator of whether its quality is whether it feels good for you and leaves you with a positive sense of wellbeing.
Good regular sex benefits us:
- Physically
- Emotionally
- Relationally
- Spiritually
- Socially
Physically, sex tones the muscles, gently stretches the body all over, burns calories, helps with cardio health, respiration, digestion, skin and hair quality, generally keeping you looking young and feeling vital.
Emotionally, sex cures mild depression, releases stress, calms and tranquilizes through the release of endorphins, and the dopamine release makes you feel positive and confident and able to take on the world.
Relationally, sex is bonding due to the release of oxytocin, the cuddle hormone, and vasopressin, the men’s ‘chivalry’... read more