Sex and Prostate Cancer
Have you heard that frequent sex may help prevent prostate cancer? You know what that means, don’t you? “Umm, honey, but it’s good for my prostate…”
According to an 8-year study of 29,342 men ages 46 to 81, those who ejaculated at least 21 times a month reduced their risk of the disease by a third, compared with those averaging 4 to 7 times a month.
Researchers speculate that the active men may be clearing potentially carcinogenic cells from the body.
If having sex five times a week sounds a bit much, well ladies, you don’t have to shoulder the full responsibility.
According to the study, men gained protection whether their efforts were with a partner or solo.
But remember this: time with your partner between the sheets is good for your health, as well.
“Sex increases your circulation, and that boosts your immunity and your cardiovascular fitness,” says Laura Berman, PhD, a sex researcher and host of Sexual Healing on Showtime.
It can also encourage the release of feel-good endorphins, which may help fend off depression and improve the quality of your sleep. Ah, the promise of a few more Zzzs – that should get any woman in the mood, right? [source: MSN Health & Fitness]
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