Is sex necessary for a healthy life?

If you ask, most men will answer the question of the necessity of sex with a resounding YES! Thankfully the old stigma of women liking sex being social unacceptable is fading to the point that women are able to answer yes to that question also without fear of being negatively labeled. As a matter of fact more is coming to light that a healthy sex life should be discussed for a healthy relationship and research is becoming more prevalent in mainstream science.

From a physical standpoint no, sex is not necessary? We do not have to have sex to survive. It is not a necessity like breathing or eating. If we go without sex we will not experience a slow and painful demise nor will we be strapped with a disability. From a psychological standpoint the answer is also no. There is nothing in our psychological makeup that will not allow us to function without sex. But that wasn’t the question posed was it?

The answer for both men and women is still up in the air… but! Physically sex is beneficial for several reasons. Exercise is an easy benefit to voice and according to varying studies you may burn anywhere from 150-400 calories every 30 minutes depending on position and … lets say passion involved. It’s also a great cardio-vascular workout and as far as men are concerned, it’s always healthy to exercise your prostate through orgasm.

Psychologically sex is healthy for several reasons, one; it releases a ‘feel good’ chemical into your body called Endorphins, which is good for us mentally. As we just stated, endorphins which are good for us are not only released while having sex but a fairly new study suggests that even small touches release this form of anti-stress chemical into our bodies.

So, how do we achieve our sexually healthy lifestyle? The Internet is full of safe ways to express yourself sexually. There are literally thousands of adult sex toys that are amazing. There are now adult vacations that feature clothing optional resorts and cruises for couples and alternative lifestyles. It’s just a matter of looking. You can find many great toys, sex resources and more at www.thenakedplanet.com

Whether with a partner or by yourself, with a sex toy or just your hands I am here to say: sex may not be essential for life but it is an important part of a healthy life style.

Conn

The Naked Planet