We are used to hearing how dangerous sex can be. With the fear of HIV/Aids, an unwanted pregnancy, and receiving one of the many sexually transmitted diseases out there, sex has almost become scary. It’s important to be concerned about these things as they can drastically alter your life and threaten your health. However, when practicing safe sex in a stable relationship, sex can not only be fun, but good for you. In fact, it can improve your overall health. Here is what they don’t teach you in school about sex.

Headaches
Next time your partner says, “Sorry, I have a headache,” you should tell them this interesting fact: sex helps relieve pain. That’s right, when we climb under the covers with our partner, endorphins are released which act as a natural pain killer, often eliminating or reducing the discomfort of headaches.

Reduces Stress
Making love releases endorphins and gets your blood pumping. As a result, you will feel more relaxed and less stressed after sex. In fact, people who have sex frequently are more likely to suffer less from stress.

Sex improves fitness
A good workout between the sheets can raise your heart rate, pumping oxygen throughout your body and working your muscles. Different positions can allow you to work different parts of your body in a fun, pleasurable manner.

Aids weight loss
Yes, that’s right. Sex burns calories. It is estimated that for every 30 minutes of sex you burn roughly 150 calories (depending on how ‘energetic’ you are). The question is: would you rather run on a treadmill for 15 minutes, or have sex?

Boosts Immune system
Regular sex (at least twice a week) increases the levels of immunoglobin A, which is an antibody that fights off colds and other infections. Safe, frequent sex is more likely to keep the doctor away than an apple.

Aids sleep
Ever wondered why you feel sleepy after sex? The endorphins released during sex will relax you, and will make you feel at peace. Furthermore, the deep breathing and raised heart rate will improve circulation, pumping fresh blood all over the body. So if your partner rolls over and passes out after love-making, you should consider it as a compliment.

Improves overall skin health
That afterglow we get after sex is caused by blood pumping oxygen to our skin. Regular sex actually boosts the production of collagen, which provides our skin with a natural elasticity. So the more wrinkles you put in those sheets, the less you will see in your face.

Mental vitality
Yep, the more sex you have, the better your brain works. The reason behind this is that sex gets the blood flowing in the body, which not only helps to clean the blood, but also sends extra blood to the brain, which helps the brain to work better.

So there you have it: numerous reasons why sex is good for you (like you needed more than one). However, practicing unsafe sex with multiple partners can be considerably worse for your health. So be realistic, get tested regularly for HIV/Aids and don’t forget to be wise and condomise.