Sex not only feels good, it’s good for you. Regular sexual activity is good for your brain, mood, and memory, and it also assists with pain relief. Having sex three times a week decreases risk of stroke by 50 percent. Regular sexual activity ultimately can help you live longer. This isn’t just theory—it’s clinical fact. A Duke University longitudinal study on aging found a strong correlation between the frequency and enjoyment of sexual intercourse and longevity.
Sex itself is great and orgasms are even better. During orgasm, blood flows into the right prefrontal cortex, creating that fabulous sense of release and gratification. Orgasms also stimulate deep emotional parts of the brain and thus provide a calming influence. Those who have orgasms experience less depression than those who do not. According to Werner Habermehl, a German sex researcher, the more sex you have, the smarter you become. He credits the stimulation of adrenaline and cortisol during lovemaking, plus the bonus surge of serotonin and endorphins that follows orgasm. Regular orgasms ultimately lead to a boost in self-esteem.