Scientists at the University of Belfast say that not having an orgasm during sex can be harmful to health.

When not getting an orgasm the woman’s body undergoes serious stress. Arousal leads to increased levels of the hormone estrogen and the blood surges to the reproductive organs. During orgasm the stagnated blood is removed and the body is cleansed of pathogenic bacteria. This in turn can lead to diseases such as mastopathy or myoma due to stagnated blood.

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Sex is more than just pleasure - I’m sure you’ve heard this before. In fact having an orgasm can be very beneficial.

• Orgasms relieve tension! The faster heart beat, the increased blood flow and muscular tautness associated with sexual pleasure all come to a relaxing conclusion with an orgasm, and in the process relieve tensions pent up in your nervous system.
• It is known that after orgasm, especially in the evening, we get sleepy. So if you are bothered by insomnia, this is a way to get cured. That wonderful release of endorphins is very calming.
• Studies have pointed out that sex is an exercise for the heart, provoking at the same time weight loss. An average sex session can burn about 200 calories, as much as running 15 minutes on a treadmill.
• Orgasms work as natural pain management. If you ever noticed forgetting about a headache or menstrual cramps while masturbating or having sex, it is not simply a psychological phenomenon. Endorphins, (natural compounds close to morphine) are released by your body during sex and can increase your tolerance to pain by as much as 70% during orgasm
• Sex improves blood circulation, beneficial especially for the brain, due to increased heart rate and deep breathing. Sexual activity decreases the risk of getting cold and flu. Those who have 1-2 intercourses weekly present 30 % greater amounts of the antibody immunoglobulin A, an immune system’s booster.

..go get healthy now.