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Regular lovemaking sessions burn calories and offer protection against heart problems
and prostate disorders.…

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Posted By Mailtoday, Tuesday 10 May 2011 2:45 PM IST

IF YOU are looking at a way of justifying your decision to skip that badminton game and spend the
afternoon locked up in your bedroom with your girlfriend, we’ll give you more than one. An average
lovemaking session burns between 50 to 100 calories, can reduce your risk of heart attack and prostate
problems and strengthen your pelvic muscles. Read on to discover more health benefits of this extremely
pleasurable activity.
BURN CALORIES
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Studies show men reduce their risk of heart attack or
stroke with regular sexual activity. About the benefits beyond the bed
Besides burning calories, hectic activity between the sheets also strengthens your muscles especially the (263) Tuesday 10 May 2011 2:45 PM IST
pelvic floor.
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There are some instances of people dying while in the act, but they are not the norm.

Instead, according to a study done over 20 years involving 914 men, frequency of sex is not associated
with stroke. The study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health also proves that if
you are having sex twice or more a week, your chances of a heart attack drop down by half as compared LIFESTYLE QUESTIONS &
to abstainers or those having sex less than once a month. ANSWERS
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However, here is a caveat. Bad sex can give you more reasons to worry. "Those who are not happy with
their performance end up with more stress than before," says Dr Prakash Kothari, founder advisor to
World Association for Sexual Health. The best way in this scenario is to just enjoy lying with your loved
one in the uninhibited state and share some sweet nothings.
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PROBLEMS related to prostate are one of the few disorders specific to male species. From prostate
cancer to enlargement of the gland, the problems are not only tough to diagnose but also difficult to treat.
However, studies show indulgence in regular sex can help ward off these problems.
According to a research published in the British Journal of Urology International, frequent ejaculations,
especially in 20- something men, may reduce the risk of prostate cancer later in life. Another study
reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that frequent ejaculations, 21 or more a
month, were linked to lower prostate cancer risk in older men, as well.
The risk of prostate gland enlargement also reduces for men who go for regular sex. "Sexual act has been
shown to be a good way to prevent enlargement of prostate gland because with regular ejaculation of
semen, the congested blood and infection are also washed out. Masturbation helps in a similar manner
because it also involves ejaculation of the semen," says Dr Kothari.

RELIEVES PAIN
IF YOU think sex is painful, this one might come as a
surprise.
Experts say sex actually relieves pain from problems
like migraine and even arthritis. Immediately before you
reach orgasm, level of hormone oxytocin rises by five
times resulting in release of endorphins.
Endorphins are chemicals which relieve pain with no
side effects.

Those having migraine attacks can also get comfort

because pressure in the brain's blood vessels is
lowered when you complete the sexual act.
For women, regular sex increases estrogen production and lessens the symptoms of premenstrual
syndrome. "If a woman has pain, discomfort or backache during their menses, sex can be helpful because
congestion of blood is reduced. Among women who experience orgasm, pain or discomfort reduces by
half," says Dr Kothari.
So now whenever your woman feigns a headache to avoid intimacy, tell her that it is a good enough
reason to have sex.
USE IT OR LOSE IT

ANOTHER good reason to have regular sex is to maintain the optimum balance of sex hormones in the
body. "Sexual activity and hormones are interlinked. While hormones are required to maintain a good sex
life, abstinence can lead to fall in their optimal levels. These hormones are also essential to maintain a
healthy body. It has been unequivocally established that people with lower levels of testosterone tend to
suffer from depression and poor muscle mass. They are also at greater risk of memory loss and
osteoporosis," says Dr Wadia.
In women, sex hormone estrogen offers protection against heart disease and in the long run, it can be
beneficial against Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis.
If all these benefits fail to convince you still, here’s the deal breaker: A 10- year research carried on 1,000
middle- aged men at Queens University in Ireland showed that sex on a regular basis increases the human
lifespan.
For the same age and health, those who had orgasms more frequently had half the death rate of men who
did not have such frequent orgasms.
This could be due to the culminating effects of stress reduction, protection against heart attack and
prostate cancer besides benefits in face of osteoporosis.
Frequent ejaculations, especially in 20-something men may reduce the risk of prostate cancer and
enlargement of prostate gland later in life.
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Abhijit 1 hour ago Report Abuse 0 0

nice one lookin 4ward 2 sex s m single rit nw bt thanx 4 d wonderful info.
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Sheikh 2 hours ago Report Abuse 0 0

great.........thanks 4 d info
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Vijay 4 hours ago Report Abuse 0 0

logically its real thing ....real science

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Mohammad Ali 17 hours ago Report Abuse 0 0

yes,everyone have to do sex regularly for health and mind

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Narsimha 20 hours ago Report Abuse 0 0

ya nice to know
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Raj 23 hours ago Report Abuse 0 0

its really gud to knw des things....thanks to u guys....

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B. K Thu 19 May 2011 01:31 PM IST Report Abuse 0 3

I feel it's stupid debate ,

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Anil Thu 19 May 2011 12:00 PM IST Report Abuse 2 0

Regular sex is very important for keeping good health and energetic whole day.It is also
important for good family bonding.
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Prasanna Thu 19 May 2011 11:29 AM IST Report Abuse 1 0

yes. its true. daily sex cheyatamvalana stress nundi manaku relief vastumdi. manasu chala
prasanthamga vuntundi.anthe kadu jeevitha bagaswamiki manaku madya relation chala
balapadutundi. familylo elanti manaspardalu raavu.lifeni enjoy cheyalante daily sex
compulsory.
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Kuldeep Thu 19 May 2011 11:26 AM IST Report Abuse 1 0

Ya, Its realy good for health.

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