Is there a medical connection between the frequency of having sexual relations and a person holding in aggression and even dying at a younger age? Well, apparently there is, at least with women. This is according to a new study from researchers at Walden University in Minnesota.
The researchers conducted a study of women between the ages of 20 and 59 who had sexual intercourse less than once. The study found that these women were 70% more likely to die from any cause within five years compared to women who had sex more than once a week.
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“Due to various physiological mechanisms, chronic diseases negatively affect sexual health,” wrote the researchers. “For instance, it is well known that chronic and long-standing diabetes leads to neuropathy and sexual dysfunction. Multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders negatively affect the autonomic nervous system, resulting in sexual comorbidities.”
Chronic diseases often have widespread effects on the body and fluctuate in severity over time, with periods of remission interspersed. Sexual dysfunction can serve as an early indicator of disease progression, particularly during the disease’s latent phase when other symptoms might appear normal.
According to the researchers, “Sexual activity is important for overall cardiovascular health, possibly due to reduction of heart rate variability and blood flow increase. Sex can bring many benefits, including increased happiness, well-being, and quality of life encompassing all sexual orientations.”
Sexual activity has been linked to various health and relationship benefits, making it a valuable indicator of overall well-being. Research has shown a correlation between sexual frequency and well-being, but this relationship is complex. While having sex at least once a week is generally associated with improved well-being, engaging in sexual activity more frequently than this does not necessarily lead to greater benefits.
A study using daily diaries found a positive link between sexual activity and subsequent mood and life satisfaction. Importantly, the strength of this relationship was influenced by the closeness of the participants’ romantic relationships. Interestingly, days without sexual activity did not result in decreased well-being the following day.
lead author Dr Srikanta Banerjee told Daily Mail, “Individuals with depression but high sexual frequency don’t feel harmful effects of depression as much. What we found is that, among females only, there is a beneficial effect.”
So, depression has a different effect on men and women when it comes to sexual activity. And whether or not you are a man or a woman you probably should be having more sex. If anyone has a problem with that just tell them that you will live longer.
