At the top of the list of life’s pleasures (just next to chocolate and daytime naps) are orgasms. There is nothing better than feeling that rush throughout your body and achieving a simultaneous orgasm with your partner. It makes you feel better, happier, and more relaxed not only for the day but also for the next ones.
However, experiencing an orgasm comes with a whole myriad of immune-boosting and health-improving benefits. From better skin to lowering anxiety, there are many reasons why you want and deserve to have more orgasms. With that in mind, here are some of the top 10 benefits of orgasms.
Improves mood
Do you know why most people laugh after orgasming? And why does it make everyone happy? The answer lies in the feel-good hormones like dopamine, endorphins, serotonin, and prolactin, hormones our bodies produce during orgasm. They give you the feeling of happiness, reward, calmness, desire, pleasure, euphoria, and love. By having sex and climaxing regularly, you’re giving your body a much-needed injection of these hormones, making you feel relaxed and happier, even if you don’t consciously realize it.
Boosts immunity
Orgasms are a great way to boost the Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) hormone levels, also known as the anti-aging hormone. DHEA is produced in the adrenal gland and regulates the production of testosterone and estrogen, but its levels decline after your 20s, making your immune system more vulnerable.
Every time you have sex or get aroused, the DHEA levels in your body spike, which makes your whole body feel stronger and healthier. It contributes to proper brain function and helps repair tissue, making it a great aid for fighting inflammation and a variety of flu-like symptoms. Increased muscle strength, body fat, bone density, and sexual satisfaction are just some of the other befits of higher DHEA levels.
Prevents skin breakouts
The road to glowing skin is through sex, believe it or not. Experiencing orgasms releases oxytocin, which keeps cortisol at bay, the chemical in our body responsible for creating sebum, or the oil that clogs pores. More sebum means clogged pores, which leads to inflammation and breakouts. By having regular orgasms, you’re minimizing the production of cortisol, so there is less sebum, and with it, less skin inflammation and breakouts.
Keeps blood pressure low
Sexual and physical health go hand in hand, so staying active in the sheets may keep several serious conditions at bay. Men and women that regularly participate in sex have a lower risk of experiencing cardiovascular, blood pressure, blood sugar, or similar diseases. Having regular and active foreplay, sex, and orgasms increases your heart rate and keeps your blood pumping, which, in turn, improves cardiovascular function and maintains your body in a healthier state.
Improves prostate health and prevents cancer
Some research has shown that men who orgasm regularly are less likely to suffer from prostate cancer. Regular ejaculation releases toxins from the body, which promotes the healthy functioning of the prostate and minimizes the risk of cancer. Aside from regular sex and masturbation, men can also achieve orgasms through prostate massages. You can do it with a prostate massager, an anal dildo for men, and similar sex toys designed to stimulate the male prostate.
Better sleep
Good night’s sleep does wonders for our whole body, so it’s important to get to bed early and sleep as tightly as possible. But when you delay your sleep to play under the sheets, there is no need to feel guilty about the time you’ve spent—having an orgasm before sleeping can actually improve the quality of sleep. The post-orgasm rush of the hormones helps you doze off and get your body into a deep sleep state quicker, which makes you feel better and well-rested in the morning.
It’s a good workout
Sex is a great way to get the blood flowing and stretch your muscles. You move around, activating dormant muscles and distributing blood to areas that may have dozed off. By contracting your muscles during orgasm, you improve circulation and feed your body with the nutrients and hormones it needs.
Aside from physical, orgasms are a great exercise for the brain too. The hormones released during orgasm have also been shown to increase brain activity and improve focus, sleep, and cognitive abilities.
Strengthens your pelvic floor muscles
Having strong pelvic floor muscles is important for both men and women. It contributes towards bladder health and better bladder control, which becomes more important over time, especially in women with multiple children. When you experience an orgasm, you activate the same pelvic muscles engaged during Kegel exercises. Like any other muscle in our body, by having regular orgasms, your pelvic floor muscles strengthen, giving you stronger and more intense orgasms.
Relieves pain
Some studies show that sexual stimulation and orgasms release your body’s natural painkillers: endorphins and corticosteroids. If you’re experiencing certain types of pain like a headache or cramping, having sex and climaxing may alleviate the pain. Moreover, the release of oxycontin minimizes cramping and menstrual pain, making menstrual cycles easier.
Helps mental health
Last but definitely not least, orgasms come with a whole line of mental health benefits. It helps you connect with your partner on a deeper level, balance the hormone levels, and minimize mood swings. The hormones are also known to improve your mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and contribute to feeling happier.
Conclusion
Considering everything we covered above, having regular orgasms may be what the doctor ordered to feel better, look better, and be healthier. The satisfaction you feel from an orgasm is a whole-body experience, from your head to toe and everything in between. It makes your body stronger, healthier, and happier, which contributes to a better and longer life overall. If there was ever a time to indulge in orgasms and reap all its benefits, it’s now (and always).
