Benefits of sex for men's health

Sex not only strengthens relationships but also brings many health benefits to men.

According to Dr. Pham Xuan Long (Department of Andrology, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City), sex is a natural and indispensable physiological need for men. Healthy sexual activity, in addition to emotional sublimation, also brings many health benefits such as reducing stress, improving sleep, and fighting chronic diseases of old age such as coronary artery disease, stroke, and even cancer.

Healthy sexual activity helps men become healthier and more attractive. Photo: Freepik — Healthy sexual activity helps men become healthier and more attractive. Photo: *Freepik*

Maintain stable blood pressure

People who have had satisfying sex have significantly lower blood pressure levels. The level of satisfaction is directly proportional to the ability to lower blood pressure. However, this does not apply to masturbation.

In addition, sexual activity helps reduce cortisol levels and release the hormone oxytocin (the happy hormone). This creates a feeling of comfort, reduces stress and thereby reduces pressure in the blood vessels. In addition, sex is also an effective form of physical exercise and burns calories. On average, men have sex for about 13 minutes and burn 190 calories. This is very useful for people with high blood pressure.

Reduces the risk of prostate cancer.

Numerous studies indicate that men who ejaculate more than 20 times per month have a 20% lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those who ejaculate no more than 7 times per month. While the exact cause is still unknown, scientists believe that frequent ejaculation helps eliminate cancer-causing agents. This benefit can also be achieved through masturbation.

Increase fertility

For couples of reproductive age, infrequent intercourse or intercourse only around ovulation days can make it very difficult to conceive. Regular intercourse is like exercise, significantly increasing the amount of semen ejaculated, thus increasing the chances of conception for men.

Regular sex significantly increases the amount of semen each ejaculation. Photo: Freepik — Regular sex significantly increases the amount of semen each ejaculation. Photo: *Freepik*

Reduce anxiety and depression

Sex not only brings physical health benefits but also brings great benefits to mental health. As men enter their twilight years, they face the risk of mental health disorders. "Intimacy" increases the feeling of connection, intimacy, helps balance emotions.

Improve heart health

Sexual activity helps the heart pump more blood, increasing blood flow. Therefore, it brings cardiovascular benefits no different from physical exercises such as walking, running... It is estimated that sex burns about 4 calories per minute; in 25 minutes, about 100 calories are consumed. This energy consumption process depends on age and time. The peak age is 20-40 and gradually decreases after that.

However, Dr. Xuan Long noted that people with cardiovascular disease who experience difficulty breathing or fatigue should stop immediately, change positions, and should not overexert themselves.

Helps sleep better

Sexual activity helps the body secrete oxytocin, also known as the love hormone, and endorphins when reaching orgasm, while reducing the stress hormone cortisol. These two hormones are like sedatives that help the body relax, get excited to have a strong connection with the partner and at the same time fall asleep easily after sex. Good sleep will help strengthen the immune system, energy, men feel more energetic in the new day.

In addition to health benefits, healthy sex also helps men increase their longevity, be happy, reduce stress and look younger than their real age, Dr. Xuan Long added.

Quyen Phan

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