Benefits of Sexual Pleasure
Why is sexual pleasure important?
Sexual pleasure is not frivolous or unnecessary: it is essential!
“Taken together, the studies cited suggest that solo and/or partnered sexual activity is associated with improved health, longevity, immunity, pain management, self-esteem, and a reduction in stress. Sexual pleasure also helps to cement the kinship structure of the couple relationship, contributes to overall happiness in people’s lives (whether they are in partnerships or not) and is associated with aspects of overall health. Seen in this way, sexual pleasure is not frivolous or unnecessary: it is essential.”
Health Benefits:
Sexual pleasure has repeatedly been linked to positive overall health benefits:
- Cardiovascular Health:
50% lower risk of dying & slower development of dementia. - Pain Reduction:
Diminished migraine headaches with orgasm, an analgesic effect from stimulation of anterior wall of vagina and clitoris, & oxytocin release from massage higher pain threshold. - Work productivity:
Increased positive effects at work. - Menstrual Cycle:
More regular cycles with frequent sexual activity, postponement of menopause, less vaginal atrophy. - Fertility Benefits:
More arousal, more synched orgasms, lower risk for pre-eclampsia, reduced risk of pre-term birth, and more loving relationships after the birth, and onset of labour at term. - Immune Function:
Increased immunity.
Psychological Benefits:
- Self-esteem and mood:
Increased testosterone levels in women, which counteract depression, more happiness, self-esteem from accepting and embracing one’s own sexuality and sexual desires, increase self esteem and less anxiety from masturbation, less depression in women with cum inside.
